Central Park Zoo

Teens

Teen Internship

If you’re interested in a career at the zoo, the Teen Internship is the perfect opportunity for you to get started. By participating in this fee-based educational program, you’ll gain in-depth exposure to a variety of professions at the Wildlife Conservation Society.

Discovery Guide

Educate zoo visitors about conservation and gain experience with teaching, leadership, and public speaking while learning about animals and their environments.

Project TRUE

Project TRUE, Teens Researching Urban Ecology, is an internship program where NYC high-school students learn about the NYC ecosystem and conduct research.

WCS Youth JIVE

Our annual Job, Internship and Volunteering Expo for 14- to 26-year-olds. It showcases the wide array of paid and unpaid opportunities available at our zoos and aquarium.