Participants: Groups of 20 to 100 high school-aged youth who are curious, passionate, and interested in conservation, animal wellbeing, and the environment.
Availability: Select weekdays between 9:00am – 4:00pm, Fall 2025 – June 2026
Time Commitment: Up to 4 hours at the zoo. 

This career-connected learning experience gives students an insider's view into all the work happening at Woodland Park Zoo on behalf of wildlife. Students will explore diverse zoo and conservation career opportunities including: 

• Hands-on activities focusing on animal wellbeing, local and global conservation, human coexistence with wildlife, and how students can contribute. 
• Conversations with WPZ staff experts highlighting the variety of jobs it takes to keep the zoo thriving, and the many diverse pathways to a career in conservation. 
• 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.