Zoo Experience Student Application

The Zoo Experience Student Application

  • The Zoo Experience is an exciting week-long program for young women at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo that will introduce them to career opportunities in the field of zoology. The program starts the third Monday of July and continues for a week, from 8:30 to 4:00 pm each day, plus a half day orientation on a Saturday, in June.

    This application is due APRIL 15th

  • Applicant Contact Information

  • Unisex Adult
  • Application Questions

  • LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: Please include a recommendation from a teacher or counselor using the form provided.
  • NOTE: All Zoo Experience participants are expected to be ambassadors for the AAUW Zoo Experience program. This includes keeping a daily journal and making a presentation to the public on the last day of camp at the zoo, along with your fellow participants, about your experience.
  • There will also be a half-day, mandatory, orientation on Saturday, June 27th for parents and participants.
  • Parent/Guardian Contact Information

  • Mailing Address of Parent/Guardian if different from applicant (please designate which parent):
  • (Personal information will ONLY be used to contact you regarding The Zoo Experience and is never shared, published or distributed. Email messages are sent to all addresses given; please check often).

    Note: Campers and camp alternates are notified of their acceptance to Zoo Camp by May 3rd.*Additional paperwork regarding medical information, camp expectations, and parental permissions will be required at the orientation in June. Date to be determined.

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