Open to teens 14-16 years old. This program is currently full. Class Aide volunteers are teaching assistants for a wide variety of Summer Safari Day Camp classes. They help with set-up, with art and science activities, with nose counting during Zoo excursions, and generally support the teacher as needed. Sessions are one-week long and may be full day or half day.
Aides generally work for one week, but are able to do more if space is available.
Open to teens 13 and older. This program is currently full. Horticulture volunteers assist the Zoo gardeners tend gardens throughout the Biopark and in the Zoo's greenhouse. The National Zoo places special emphasis on the interconnectedness of all living things. Its grounds and gardens are educational as well as decorative.