Students who are currently in 5th grade or higher are eligible to begin participation in Miller Park Zoo’s Junior Zookeeper (JZK) program this summer.
The JZK program is great for students who are looking for experience working with people, learning leadership and time-management skills, and spending some quality time with animals. Beginner JZKs attend a one-week summer camp; camp sessions are held throughout the summer.
In order to receive an application, students and one of their parents/guardians must attend one of the six informational meetings to be held on March 1st, 2nd, or 4th from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM or at 7:00 - 8:00 PM at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts. The doors will close, and no one may enter after 5:35 PM & 7:05 PM.
There will be a maximum of 50 people allowed at each meeting, so advanced reservations are required. Call Miller Park Zoo at (309) 434-2250 to reserve your seating. There is a fee for the Junior Zookeeper program. The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts is located at 600 N. East Street in downtown Bloomington, Illinois.
Miller Park Zoo is located at 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington, Illinois. Please visit www.millerparkzoo.org for more program information.
