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  • Boral Youth @ the Zoo

• Sleep @ the Zoo

• Work Experience

  • School Work Experience
  • Meet A Keeper

• Holiday Program

  • Zoo Adventure

• Students

Boral Youth At The Zoo (YATZ) is a fun, educational program for 13 - 19 year olds, held at Taronga and Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Teens participate in a variety of activities both inside and outside of the zoo, during weekends and school holiday periods. Participants get the opportunity to learn about many aspects of the Zoo, while the zoos benefit from having access to a group of young people with energy, motivation and a genuine interest in animals.

Membership Includes:

• Involvement in a range of activities during school holidays (eg. Keeper Duties, Zoo Adventures, Animal Enrichment)
• 12 months insurance to be an active volunteer working closely with zoo staff
• 12 months free entry to Taronga and Taronga Western Plains Zoos
• YATZ uniform and ID badge
• Magazines and Newsletters
• Invitations to VIP events and presentations

Membership applications are now open for Taronga Western Plains Zoo only. 

To get involved, simply click here to get a Membership Form or to find out more contact:

YATZ Coordinator
Phone: 02 6881 1405
Fax: 02 6884 4530
Email: yatz@zoo.nsw.gov.au