The Trillium Creek Family Farm is a new exhibit at the zoo. Run by kids for kids (and we don’t mean goats), youth volunteers are responsible for the daily operations of the farm and will work alongside staff to make sure the animals are well cared for and visitors have a good time.
Unpaid internships at the farm provide hands-on learning experiences combined with a multi-level education program. Interns will learn the importance of animal care and visitor experiences and develop skills in language arts (including public speaking), mathematics, science, social studies. This is a great opportunity to get school credit(s) in career exploration in a fun informal setting.
Internship activities include:
- feeding and grooming animals
- cleaning animal areas
- performing basic health exams
- supervising visitor interactions with animals
- leading educational activities and demonstrations
Interns are asked to commit to one 3 hour shift each week for at least 7 weeks.
Leaders are youth that have completed an internship and decided they want to learn more. Leaders have the opportunity to work with zoo staff. Leaders learn advanced skills that will help them direct the daily operations of the farm.
Leader activities include:
- training animals
- working with keepers and vet staff
- developing public presentations
- learning record keeping
- leading a volunteer team.
Leaders make a long term commitment to the program and attend special training.
If the Trillium Creek Family Farm sound like a place for you:
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Oregon Zoo, ZooTeen Program
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland OR 97221
(503) 220-2449
