Skip to the content Little Rock Zoo Visit Learn Care for Animals Conserve Extra Fun Donate Membership Home Learn Volunteer Teen Program - applications are closed for 2021 Teen Program - applications are closed for 2021 Do you have a passion for wildlife and the environment? We want to hear from you! (Applications are now closed for 2021.) We are looking for 13-18 year olds to help shape the future of conservation! This program is not just about animals, but also how you can use your interests to make a positive impact. You will learn about the amazing wildlife that lives at the Zoo; learn skills to help you become a student leader, gain public presentation and speaking skills, and much more! While this program will not provide the opportunity to directly care for animals, participants will have unique opportunities to meet and work with animal care staff and encounter animals in ways they may not have experienced before. Once accepted, Teen Volunteers will be expected to meet a minimum hour and meeting requirements as well as complete a Start Something Conservation Project each year. Please note, limited volunteer opportunities are available and not every applicant will be accepted. To be eligible for the Little Rock Zoo Teen Volunteer Program Students ages 13-18 (must be currently enrolled in school and may not have completed high school). Application Information: Applications are open now through May 1, 2021. Applications are now closed for 2021. In response to COVID-19, new applicants should be prepared for a phone or Zoom interview. Prospective volunteers must submit an application and two (2) recommendation forms. Click here for the 2021 Teen Volunteer Program Application. Click here for the 2021 Teen Volunteer Program Recommendation Form. Questions, email bkutsch@littlerock.gov or call 501-661-7220. Current volunteers log-in here. Learn Adult Education Programming & Group Tours Parents, Children & Families School and Youth Group Programs Volunteer Special Event Volunteers Teen Program - applications are closed for 2021 Generation Zoo Docent Program Landscaping Volunteers Internship Program - Suspended for 2021 Behind the Scenes- postponed until further notice Virtual Safari Activity Pages Story time at the Little Rock Zoo with CALS Little Rock Zoo on PBS Zoo & A: Little Rock Zoo on local news The Wildest Value in Town! Little Rock Zoo Memberships Memberships support the Zoo's efforts to promote conservation and education. It is the perfect way to benefit humans and animals, alike! Learn More Little Rock Zoo 1 Zoo Drive Little Rock, AR 72205 501-661-7200 Hours of Operation 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Last admission 4 p.m. Zoo grounds close at 4:30 pm Directions Home Learn Volunteer Teen Program - applications are closed for 2021 Little Rock Zoo 1 Zoo Drive Little Rock, AR 72205 Tel:501-661-7200 Hours of Operation 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Last reservation at 2:30 p.m. Zoo grounds close 4:30 p.m. Quick links Visit Learn Care for Animals Conserve Have more Fun Get to Know Us Membership Donate Visit Little Rock Job Opportunities Connect facebook © 2021 Privacy Policy Sitemap Cookie Notice Find out more about how Accept Cookies