Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Cincinnati Zoo ZooTeens
A selective Cincinnati summer conservation-volunteer program for ages 13–17, opening December 1 for 2027, with 70–100 required hours and a hardship-waivable USD 60 fee.
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (2027 cycle)
- Cost
- Unconfirmed — check official site
- Session dates or duration
- Starts May 31, 2027 (2027 cycle)
- Format
- In person
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH
- Stipend or pay
- Unconfirmed — check official site
Eligibility: Unconfirmed — check official site
Ages 13–17; Must be between 13 and 17 years old on May 1, 2027; First- and second-year ZooTeens commit to at least 100 hours (including one 40-hour week of camp); third-year and returning ZooTeens commit to at least 70 hours
Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
Selection: The Zoo says the program is very popular and cannot accept all applicants; it publishes no applicant count, cohort size, or acceptance rate.
Full details and official sources
Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: Non-refundable program fee, due upon acceptance: $60. Covers all materials, a camp T-shirt to keep and the loan of a Zoo uniform shirt.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
Full eligibility requirements: Ages 13–17; Requirement: Must be between 13 and 17 years old on May 1, 2027; Requirement: First- and second-year ZooTeens commit to at least 100 hours (including one 40-hour week of camp); third-year and returning ZooTeens commit to at least 70 hours; Requirement: Must be able to receive program information by email and keep an online ZooTeen profile to log service hours
Selection and application: Selection: The Zoo says the program is very popular and cannot accept all applicants; it publishes no applicant count, cohort size, or acceptance rate. Application materials: Online application (separate forms for new and returning ZooTeens) with short essay questions; One in-person group interview
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