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Junior Zoo Crew applications being taken

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IDAHO FALLS — The city of Idaho Falls and the Tautphaus Park Zoo are inviting teenagers to participate in the Junior Zoo Crew this summer.

The volunteer education program is designed for teens ages 14 to 17 to assist zoo staff, learning about animal care, conservation, zoo careers and education within a zoo setting. They will assist animal keepers in the Children’s Zoo, care for the animals, answer questions from the public and assist with animal shows and special projects.

Applications are available under the Education tab or under Get Involved on the zoo’s Web site at www.idahofallszoo.org. Applications submitted after the April 1 deadline will not be considered.

Selected applicants will be asked to undergo an interview. For those accepted into the program, there is a participation fee of $85 for Tautphaus Park Zoo Society members and $105 for non-members. Scholarships may be available. The fee goes toward providing training materials, a uniform shirt, name tag and an appreciation party at the end of the season. Fees will be collected during the parent/guardian information meeting on May 7, upon acceptance.

This article was originally published at BizMojo Idaho. It is used here with permission.

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