The Houston Zoo offers several scholarships and awards to its Zoo Crew members, a program designed for teenagers to engage in conservation and wildlife education. These scholarships aim to support exceptional teens in achieving their educational and professional goals in these fields.
The Zoo Crew Scholarship
The Zoo Crew Scholarship is a prestigious award given to outstanding teens who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and performance in the Zoo Crew program. This scholarship is funded by the Houston Zoo and the Don and Diane Kendall Zoo Crew Scholarship Fund.
Purpose
The primary purpose of the Zoo Crew Scholarship is to support the educational and professional aspirations of teens who have shown a deep commitment to conservation and wildlife education. The scholarship aims to empower these young individuals to continue their pursuit of knowledge and make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Scholarship Details
- Amount: The Zoo Crew Scholarship is valued at $2,000.
- Eligibility: Recipients are selected based on their commitment to the Zoo Crew program and their ability to effectively share conservation messages or take action to reduce threats to animals in the wild.
- Application Process: The application process typically closes annually, and interested teens can direct any questions to
[email protected].
Recent Recipients
The Houston Zoo has recognized several exceptional teens with the Zoo Crew Scholarship over the years. Here are some of the recent recipients:
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Skyler Nix, Marcus Coyle, Andrea Eysseric |
| 2022 | Justin Doud, Annie Watts, Jake Wolff |
| 2023 | Astrid Allen, Katey Norman |
The Alban-Heiser Conservation Award
In addition to the Zoo Crew Scholarship, the Houston Zoo also presents the Alban-Heiser Conservation Award to outstanding teens in the Zoo Crew program who have made significant contributions to wildlife conservation and preservation.
Purpose
The Alban-Heiser Conservation Award recognizes notable achievements in the appreciation and preservation of living creatures and their environment. This award celebrates the exceptional efforts of Zoo Crew members who have taken tangible actions to protect wildlife and their habitats.
Recipients
The Alban-Heiser Conservation Award is given to deserving teens who have demonstrated a deep commitment to conservation and have made a measurable impact in their communities.
Other Initiatives
The Houston Zoo’s commitment to supporting youth in conservation and wildlife education extends beyond the scholarships and awards. The zoo also offers the “Send a Kid to Camp” program, which sets aside 200 spots at Camp Zoofari for scholarship recipients. Donations to this campaign help provide opportunities for deserving kids to participate in the camp and engage in hands-on learning experiences.
Contact Information
For more information about the Houston Zoo Scholarship and other youth programs, you can reach out to the zoo’s development team at [email protected] or the teen programs team at [email protected]. You can also call the zoo at 713.533.6819.