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Teen Programs

Every year, Zoo New England becomes a living classroom, offering formal and informal youth development programming. Education is an integral part of our mission and our commitment to serving as a community resource to our surrounding neighborhoods. Through our youth programming, you’ll learn by doing. Find out what it takes to work at a Zoo while gaining valuable skills! Check out our programs to find the one that’s right for you.

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Counselor in Training

If you're a former ZooCamp participant aged 15-17, you're eligible to apply for the CIT program at Stone Zoo.

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Jr. Zookeeper Club at Stone Zoo

Join the club to learn about the animals in our Zoo and what it takes to work with them!

Jr. ZooTeen

This opportunity for youth ages 12 to 14 is a stepping stone to our ZooTeen program.

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Teen Ambassador (Paid)

This program engages Boston youth with a sincere interest in wildlife, education and environmental justice.

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ZooTeen (Paid)

We engage Boston youth with work experiences to help them develop professionally, build a strong sense of self, and better prepare for their future career.