The High School Ambassador Internship is designed to give high school students in their senior or junior year practical experience in environmental education and the opportunity to gain a broad background of the Zoo community and how it operates. Interns will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the Zoo’s everyday operations while providing an educational experience to our guests.
Since this program is highly interactive with guests, participants must have good presentations skills and be able to represent the Zoo as an educator. This program can be highly competitive therefore all applicants are subject to an interview before being selected as an intern. The interview process includes preparing a brief presentation.
This internship is open to high school seniors or juniors who need to complete a graduation project or community service program. Students must be sponsored by their school and be able to complete a minimum of 80 hours in the program. Students must be available for a minimum of 4 hours per shift during Zoo operating hours. Internships are available throughout the year and applications are accepted at any time. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks to process an application.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest stating which internship you are applying for and why, a signed volunteer application as well as two letters of recommendation from adults not related to you and a copy of your report cards from the last four marking periods. Incomplete applications will be returned.
Application packets should be sent to:
Philadelphia Zoo
ATTN: Volunteer Office
3400 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104-1196
Please do not fax or e-mail your application.