Minnesota Zoo

Comment from
past participants

"As a result of going to Costa Rica I was awarded an Environmental and Outdoor Program Award amounting to $6,000 from Northland College. That has made a HUGE difference for me to be able to attend the college I want."
- Mikaela from Wheeler, WI

"I have an incredible amount of memories from my zoo trip. I even wrote one of my college admissions essays about my experience and with it was accepted into the Honors Program at the University of Tampa in Florida. The amount of knowledge I took from the trip surpassed what I had ever imagined I would have learned."
- Becky, 2012 participant

"I would like the thank the Minnesota Zoo for making such life-changing experiences possible. My Zoo Camps and my Florida Keys trip have been some of my fondest memories. I attribute my drive to improve the world around me and lives of animals to the education I've gotten from the Zoo."
- Allison, 2010 participant

"If it were not for the experience I gained from volunteering and traveling with the education programs at the MN Zoo, I would not have had such a strong resume for my volunteering experiences. Because I took the steps as a teen to take advantage of all the opportunities that the MN Zoo has to offer, I had little to no problem getting into volunteer programs that would have eventually gotten me an internship and job."
- Leilani, 2007-2009 participant

Youth Travel Program

NEW! Marine Biology 201: Dive Roatan! dive

Last Minute Special! Save $250!

~~$2200~~ Now just $1,950 (plus airfare)!
Registration Deadline EXTENDED to May 17

Earn your SCUBA certification in one of the top SCUBA diving areas in the world! Plunge into the Caribbean waters from the island of Roatan, off the coast of Honduras. While surrounded by reef sharks, eagle rays and sea turtles earn your Open Water SCUBA certification or receive your Advance Open Water certificate during our week together. Apply what you have learned during Marine Biology 101 as we help local conservationists collect data on fish and coral during our dives. We will be joining a local conservation group for beach clean-ups and cultural stories of marine conservation issues of this diverse island.

Trip date: July 20-27, 2013
Ages: Grades 10-12 (ages 15-18)
Prerequisite: Marine Biology 101 Zoo Camp ($65 off the camp if registered for this trip)
Fee: ~~$2,200~~ $1,950 land cost (does not include airfare)

Only 1 spot left

For more information contact Gina Goralski your trip guide at gina.goralski@state.mn.us
or 952-431-9260.

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ALASKA! Oceans to Mountains whale

Imagine being surrounded by mountains and glaciers as the adventure begins with a boat cruise along the Kenai Peninsula, watching whales, seals, puffins and sea otters. Then it’s all aboard for an unforgettable train ride on the Alaskan Railroad as we head north to Denali National Park. Be prepared to work with wildlife biologists in the park as we assist in tracking animals such as bear, moose, elk and wolves while collecting data critical to conservation efforts in the park.

Trip date: August 1-7, 2013
Ages: Grades 10-12 (ages 15-18)
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $2,200 land cost (does not include airfare)

Full (waiting list is available)

For more information contact Melanie Sorensen your trip guide at melanie.sorensen@state.mn.us or 952-431-9363.

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