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Extracurriculars for a Career in Wildlife Biologist

6 high school activities and programs that build real experience toward a career in wildlife biologist.

Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Program
National Park Service · Multiple · In-Person

Students improve wildlife habitat and gain field experience in ecological restoration projects.

Earthwatch Institute – Teen Expeditions
Earthwatch Institute · Multiple · In-Person

Students directly assist researchers studying forest owls, bees, pollinators, and other wildlife in their habitats.

SciVet Summer Program
Colorado State University College of Natural Sciences · Fort Collins, CO · In-Person

Program includes wildlife research, dendrochronology, and wolf studies conducted through hands-on field work and data collection.

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens Volunteer Program
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens · Los Angeles, CA · In-Person

Core volunteer and keeper roles involve learning about animal species, conservation, and habitat management.

Lincoln Park Zoo Malott Family Zoo Intern Program
Lincoln Park Zoo · Chicago, IL · In-Person

Interns investigate animal behavior and conservation science directly at a major zoo facility.

King Conservation Science Scholars Program
Brookfield Zoo Chicago · Brookfield, IL · Hybrid

Students explore conservation and zoology through hands-on experiences at a zoo, directly aligned with wildlife biology work.