ZooTeens Application

Name(Required)

First Last

Preferred name/nickname

Preferred pronouns

Date of birth(Required)

Grade in school for 2025-2026 academic year(Required)

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Name of school(Required)

Student's phone number(Required)

Student's email address(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

How did you hear about this program?(Required)

Teacher/educator

Community program (For example: YMCA)

Friend

Social media

Phoenix Zoo website

If you heard about this program from a community organization, which one

The Phoenix Zoo strives to provide opportunities and engage youth that reflect the diversity of our community. Individual responses to the following optional prompt are held confidential and used only in the aggregate to identify and appreciate the communities we serve. It may also help us when applying for funding from community organizations and donors. What is the applicant's race/ethnicity?

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian or Pacific Islander

Black

Hispanic

White

Two or More Races

Prefer not to say

Students who are selected to be a ZooTeen will be required to pay a $50 program fee. The Phoenix Zoo strives to ensure equitable access to its youth engagement programs and limited financial aid is available. Individual responses to the following optional prompts are held confidential and used only to help us when applying for funding from community organizations and donors.

Please select the option that best fits your situation (optional):

I would like to be considered to receive financial aid to cover the full cost of the $50 program fee.

I would like to be considered to receive financial aid to cover half the cost of the $50 program fee.

Select option

Please select the option that best fits your situation (optional):

I will still be able to be a ZooTeen if I am not awarded financial aid for the amount I expressed above.

I am unable to be a ZooTeen if I am not awarded financial aid for the amount I expressed above.

Prompt Questions

Why do you want to be a ZooTeen?(Required)

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What role do you believe zoos play in society? How do you think your involvement as a teen volunteer can contribute to fulfilling that role?(Required)

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Describe a time when you felt shy, nervous or uncomfortable trying something new. What was the situation, and how did you push through or adapt? What did you learn from this experience?(Required)

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Describe a time when you worked with someone who had a different background, opinion, or working style than you. How did you navigate these differences and work toward a common goal? What did you learn from this experience?(Required)

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Describe a time when you had to handle an unexpected change or challenge. How did you respond to the situation, and what steps did you take to adapt or resolve it? What was the outcome?(Required)

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Scenario Questions

Imagine you are stationed near a popular Zoo exhibit and a family with young children approaches you. Some of the children are really interested in your activity but one child appears shy and hesitant to engage. How would you handle this situation?(Required)

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Imagine you and another ZooTeen are volunteering together and you observe the other ZooTeen providing misinformation about the animals to a group of guests. How would you handle this situation?(Required)

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Confirmation of the information and understanding of the process

I understand and agree that submitting this form does not automatically grant me a position in this program.

I have reviewed and understand the time commitments of this program and am able to commit myself to attending all required meetings.

By submitting this form, I attest that the information I have provided is true and accurate. I attest that I answered the questions to the best of my ability.

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Prompt Questions

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Confirmation of the information and understanding of the process

Thank you for your interest in the Phoenix Zoo’s ZooTeen program. We look forward to reviewing your application.