Working around zoo animals is not easy. Summer teen volunteers must be able to tolerate working outside in hot, humid and rainy weather. They must also be able to endure physical demands of zoo work.
Actual training is on the job.
The following pictures depict some of the duties of a Summer Teen Volunteer. Click the small picture to see the full picture. Cleaning animal displays is a common duty for Summer Teen Volunteers. Here, a Summer Teen Volunteer cleans the fruit bats' home. Summer Teen Volunteers learn how to prepare special diets.