WEBSITE MAINTENANCE
The website will be offline for maintenance at 11:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2026.
TEEN PROGRAMS
For high school students
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Zoo Careers Exploration Day
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Age: 13 – 18 years
Cost: $20.00 per youth
Join us this fall to explore diverse career pathways and learn firsthand what Woodland Park Zoo is all about. You’ll hear from a career panel of zoo professionals and have a chance to ask all the questions in a joint Q&A. Leave with some tips about educational paths and experiences that can help launch you into a zoo or conservation career. After the program is over, you will be able to explore the zoo for the rest of the day on your own!
Scholarships available. Email classes@zoo.org, for more information.
TEEN TOURS +
About Teen Trips+
Teen Trips+ are our newest iteration of career-connected learning experiences. These programs pair a themed program with a field trip to Woodland Park Zoo. Students will gain an insider’s perspective on the many diverse pathways to a career in conservation, and on the work happening at Woodland Park Zoo to benefit wildlife.
- Hands-on activities that allow students to take a deep dive into the different types of work and talents it takes to keep the zoo thriving.
- Explore the zoo like a pro as you investigate how the zoo promotes empathy for wildlife, cares for animals, showcases sustainability, and supports conservation work around the world.
- Each program lasts about an hour with a maximum of two programs a day. Afterward, your group will have a self-led exploration of the zoo for your remaining visit.
Teen Trips+ Program Themes
Zoo Careers
Grades: 9th – 12th
Participants: 20–80
Time: 60 minutes per program
This program features activities that immerse students in the many professions that bring Woodland Park Zoo to life. By exploring the creation of the new Forest Trailside exhibit, students discover careers in animal care, horticulture, design, education, and sustainability. Working in teams, they design their own exhibit and present their ideas, gaining insight into how the zoo promotes empathy for wildlife, cares for animals, and supports global conservation. Students will also explore the zoo like professionals, uncovering how each department contributes to its mission of protecting wildlife and inspiring conservation action.
Additional program themes coming soon
Eligibility
Teen Trips+ is an add on to a self-guided field trip for eligible groups.
- Must be planning to come to the zoo on a self-guided field trip.
- Students must be in grades 9th – 12th.
- Have a group size of 20–80 students.
- Book at least 4 weeks in advance.
- Meet our field trip registration requirements.
Group Size and Cost
Groups will need to register as a field trip.
Field Trip Pricing:
- $100 Booking Fee
- $11 per student/chaperone
Program Pricing:
Groups larger than 41 students will need to purchase 2 Teen Trip+ programs.
- $150 for one program
- $225 for two programs
Financial assistance is available
Registration
Once you have booked, our school’s team will reach out to you with further details and information within one week. If you have additional questions, please contact us via email at schools@zoo.org
To register, please use the booking link below. For up-to-date program availability, please view the calendar in the booking link.
cancelation policy
Programs and Classes Cancelation Policy
A minimum of 2 weeks notice is required for cancellation refunds. We are unable to offer refunds or credits for cancellations less than 2 weeks prior to the program date.
Registration fees are non-refundable.
Woodland Park Zoo reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. Should this occur, a credit or refund will be issued.