Do you have a fifth through twelfth grade class, club or organization that is interested in a career working with animals in a zoo setting? The Akron Zoo can help those students explore career opportunities by spending time with zoo professionals in the field of animal care, education and animal training. Programs are designed for classes/groups of 15 – 30 students and are available Tuesdays - Saturdays, Jan. 26 – June 1. Pricing is $35 per student, with up to two adults receiving a discounted rate of $10.

Activities include, but are not limited to:
- Guest speakers
- Behind-the-scenes tour
- Animal training demonstration
- Animal encounters
- Animal feedings
Please note: The Akron Zoo does not offer job shadowing. Thank you.
To get more information or to book a Zoorific Career Day program, please fill out the form below. Programs must be booked one month in advance and a $55 non-refundable deposit is due two weeks before the program date.