Family Zoo Intern Program

With spring quickly approaching, it is the time of year when many students start exploring summer opportunities. We would like let you know about a special summer program that Lincoln Park Zoo has to offer for Chicago high school students.

We are now accepting 1st- Year Participant applications for the Malott Family Zoo Intern Program. During this paid internship, students learn informal-education techniques, public-speaking skills and information about animal science and conservation.

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

* City of Chicago resident
* Entering grades 10, 11, 12 or college freshman
* Between the ages of 15-18
* Legally able to work in the United States

The Malott Family Zoo Intern Program is from June 20 - August 15. Students will work 4-5 days each week as on-grounds interpreters for the education department. In addition, during the program interns will:

* Meet other interns and zoo staff
* Participate in icebreakers and team-building activities
* Become familiar with the zoo and how it functions
* Learn interpretation skills and techniques
* Gain knowledge about many topics related to animals, conservation and research at Lincoln Park Zoo

To provide a quality program, we have limited participation to 13 1st-Year interns. All completed applications received will be reviewed and some applicants will be asked to attend an interview.

Applications are due April 8, 2011. For more information about the program and the application, please visit the Malott Family Zoo Intern (ZIP) page at www.lpzoo.org/education or contact us at 312-742-2056 or ZIP@lpzoo.org.

Sincerely,

Chrissy Graszer
Coordinator of Student Program
Lincoln Park Zoo