Zoo ALIVE Volunteer Program

Zoo ALIVE Volunteer Program

Zoo ALIVE (Active Leaders in Volunteer Education) is the Saint Louis Zoo's year-round volunteer educator program for high-school-age teens. Members strengthen their connection to the natural world and build leadership skills while addressing conservation issues through education, action projects, and Zoo initiatives at one of the country's major urban zoos in Forest Park, St. Louis.

What You'll Do

• Lead educational activities for Zoo visitors and help run weekend programs for kids, classes, and overnights
• Assist with the Zoo's summer camps — new volunteers complete orientation, camp training, and two weeks at summer day camp
• Take part in conservation action projects, citizen-science efforts, and campaigns for endangered species
• Attend a monthly meeting (typically the first Sunday, 5–7:30 p.m.) and at least two Zoo volunteer activities per month
• Join nature trips and explore conservation and animal-care careers alongside Zoo professionals

Who Should Apply

Mature, responsible teens who will be at least 15 years old by May 1 of the application year, enjoy working with children, and are interested in animals and conservation. No experience is necessary, but Zoo ALIVE is a year-long commitment with limited positions: applications open January 1 and materials are due by February 15, followed by a required group interview session, with notifications in mid-April.

Outcomes

Volunteers build a sustained record of conservation-education service at a major accredited zoo, develop public-speaking and leadership skills teaching real audiences, and gain insider exposure to zoo, wildlife, and conservation career paths.

How much does Zoo ALIVE Volunteer Program cost?

We have not verified what Zoo ALIVE Volunteer Program costs. Our catalog holds no confirmed price for it, and an unpriced entry means exactly that — unpriced, not free. Check the official site before assuming either way.

Who is eligible for Zoo ALIVE Volunteer Program?

Our catalog has Zoo ALIVE Volunteer Program open to high school students in grades 9–12, unconfirmed against the program's own page — check it before you rule yourself in or out, since eligibility is often narrower than a grade range suggests (age floors, "must have completed" rules, enrolment status).

Is Zoo ALIVE Volunteer Program online or in person?

Zoo ALIVE Volunteer Program is an in-person program based in St. Louis, MO.

How do I apply to Zoo ALIVE Volunteer Program?

Apply directly through Saint Louis Zoo's official website. ExtracurricularHub links to the official application — we list and verify programs but don't process applications.