Zoo Crew Explorers Application

General Information

Name*

First Last

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Primary Email Address*

(Please make sure this is an email address that is checked frequently. This will be the primary email that communications from the Teen Programs team will be sent to.)

Secondary Email Address (optional)

(Please make sure this is an email address that is checked frequently)

Home Phone Number*

Cell Phone Number*

Birthday*

Current School*

Current Grade Level*

Are you multilingual?

Yes
No

If Yes, what languages do you speak?

Have you ever been a participant in Camp Zoofari?

Yes
No

If Yes, for how many years?

T-shirt Size*

(This is for future reference should you be offered a position in Zoo Crew Explorers)

Availability

Please indicate your preference of Zoo Crew Explorers session. If you are available for multiple sessions please mark all that you are available. If selected our staff will schedule you for one of the sessions you indicate.*

Session 1: June 2-June 27
Session 2: June 16-July 11
Session 3: June 30- July 25
Session 4: July 14- August 8

These sessions are 4 consecutive weeks. The expectation will be that Zoo Crew Explorers will participate in all 4 weeks. Please be sure to check your school schedule to ensure your last and first days of school do not conflict with the sessions you have selected.

Please explain any days during the 4-week program that you will be unavailable to participate.

Days that you are unavailable do not automatically disqualify you from participating, however, we will take this into consideration when reviewing applications.

Please answer the following questions as honestly and thoroughly as possible. We want you to show your true self.

The Houston Zoo’s vision is to be a leader in the global movement to save wildlife. Give us two specific examples of what you are doing to save animals in the wild.*

What is one behavior you have not yet, but would like to change in your everyday life that would help save animals in the wild.*

As a member of Zoo Crew Explorers, you will be expected to work closely with zoo staff, volunteers, guests, and other Zoo Crew teens. Please describe a time when you collaborated with an adult or worked on a team.*

Tell us about something you did recently that took you out of your comfort zone and what you gained from that experience.*

As a member of Zoo Crew Explorers, what do you hope to learn and what do you hope to achieve by the end of the 4-week program?*

We want to know what makes you stand out. Tell us someting you want us to know about you? (Hint: We already know that you love animals and are excited about Zoo Crew Explorers. Tell us something different!)*

Are you interested in participating in the Year-Round Zoo Crew program?*

Yes
No

This does not automatically sign you up for the year-round program. Year-round sign-ups will be available after the summer.

How did you hear about Zoo Crew Explorers?*

Parent/Guardian and Application Acknowledgement

I certify that my parent(s)/guardian(s) and I have read and understand the Zoo Crew Explorers Description and Requirements. I certify that the statements made in this application are true and correct and have been given voluntarily. I authorize verification of all information contained in this application and understand that references may be requested by the Teen Programs Office. If the information provided in this document is found to be untruthful, I understand that I will be released from the teen program. I understand that I will not be paid for my services as a participant and that filling out an application for the program does not guarantee acceptance into a Zoo Crew Explorers position.

If you agree, please type "Yes" in the field below.*

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Zoo Crew Explorers Application

2025 First Year Zoo Crew Explorers Application

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