Career Programs for Teens
Middle School Career Day: CANCELLED FOR 2010
Each spring, Denver Zoo hosts a career exploration event for middle school students. At the event, teens and pre-teens have the opportunity to meet and talk with zoo experts to learn what it would be like to work at a zoo. Activities include tours, learning about the importance of animal training and enrichment, and a question and answer session with a panel of experts. Each student will have the opportunity to take home a host of career information, as well as have a chance to win wonderful prizes.
Who: Students grades 6-8 interested in learning about zoo careers
When: April 24, 2010 CANCELLED
Time: Time TBD
Cost: Cost TBD; Scholarships are available through Denver Zoo's Red Apple Fund.
Register: Online registration available early 2010
For more information contact 303-376-4808 or registration@denverzoo.org
Career Discovery Days: Spring 2010
For Middle and High School Students
From keepers to trainers, veterinarians and exhibit designers, the wide variety of possible zoo careers are on display during our Career Discovery Days this April! Participate in a zoo career focused assembly featuring live animal stars, talk to zoo professionals during scheduled demonstrations, and visit our Job Fair for hands-on stations filled with activities and information on what it takes to work on the wild-side…
NOTE: Seating is limited for career assembly and entry to the job fair will be restricted to registered participants. Upon confirmation of registration, participants will receive a Career Day agenda, including a seating time at one of the assemblies, starting at 10 am, 11 am, and 12 pm. The Job Fair will be open throughout the duration of the event.
When: April 16th & 30th 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost : $5 per student
Contact: Program Coordinator at 303-376-4836 with additional questions or for program details.
Register: Register online today!
Job Shadowing and High School Internships
Denver Zoo does not currently offer opportunities for Job Shadowing experiences and has limited space for High School Internships. If you need to complete a job shadowing day as a school requirement, please ask your teacher or counselor if one of the above opportunities will qualify. We can also recommend that you visit the zoo and attend several of our daily animal demonstrations, as keepers conducting the presentations often have time for questions after the program conclusion. Times and locations of daily animal demonstrations can be found on the zoo map or at http://www.denverzoo.org/visitors/feedings.asp.
For more information, call the Program Specialist at (303) 376-4955.
Information about Animal-Related Careers
Want to learn more about animal-related careers? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for detailed information about careers working with animals.
Because Denver Zoo is flooded each year with keeper interview requests for students, we have conducted and recorded some keeper interviews ourselves. Click on the links below to learn what it would be like to follow the career path of a zookeeper!
Keeper Interviews:
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