Wildlife Action Crew is for teenagers interested in animals and conservation. Teens conduct a conservation case study, learning about and discussing a conservation issue, animals that are affected, and what is being done to help. They will select an action that addresses the conservation issue and work in groups to create a campaign to promote their message. This is a six-week program that is offered multiple times throughout the school year. This program happens at the Zoo and follows state and local guidelines, including wearing a face mask and maintaining social distancing. For more information about our safety procedures, please see our FAQs for educational programs at the Zoo.
Winter Session: Snow Leopards & Human Conflict
January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3 & 10, 2021
Teens will investigate the main threats that snow leopards face in their natural range. Through their investigation they will discover ways that people can help with these threats. They will select an action that benefits snow leopards that they will advocate for in our community. Teens will work in groups to create an educational station, a social media campaign, or a video to promote their action.
Spring Session: Invasive Species
March 3, 10, 17, 24, April 7 & 14 2021
Teens will investigate how invasive species impact the biodiversity of our planet. Through their investigation they will discover ways that people can help with these threats, including how to identify and manage local invasive species. They will select an action that reduces the impact of invasive species that they will advocate for in our community. Teens will work in groups to create an educational station, a social media campaign, or a video to promote their action.