A summer apprentice program at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita where students 14 and older learn what zookeepers do, with some class time but mostly hands-on work out in the zoo. Each session runs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon for two weeks, and tickets cost $160 for members and $180 for non-members. Staff evaluate students weekly on work ethic, attitude and work quality, and those who score well are invited to the next level, Intermediate ZAP.
Offered by Sedgwick County Zoo. Summer Program for high school students in Wichita, Kansas, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Biology, Environment
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Wichita, Kansas. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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