King Conservation Leadership Academy

STEAM learning that connects our guests and communities with wildlife and nature.











left-image.png

THE FUTURE OF CONSERVATION EDUCATION 

 

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Family-based Programs

Brookfield Zoo Chicago offers free community-based programming for all ages through our King Conservation Leadership Academy Community Engagement team. The programs of Zoo Adventure Passport! (ZAP!) and King Conservation Science Explorers both welcome individuals and families from across Chicagoland to participate in nature-based learning that cultivates science skills and conservation awareness as they connect to the environment, our communities, and each other.

LEARN MORE
future conservation leaders 

High School Programs

The King Conservation Science Scholar program is an innovative, hands-on approach to leadership development that encourages environmental literacy and inclusion to assist in cultivating the next generation of conservation-minded, community-driven leaders.

LEARN MORE
Beyond the classroom 

College & Beyond 

The zoo's internship program, established in 1975, was one of the first in the nation to allow students pursuing careers in animal care the opportunity to work side by side with professional zookeepers, learning the skills and techniques necessary to manage exotic zoo animals. Since that time, the internship program has evolved to include work study and research opportunities in a variety of areas and fields.

Learn More










CONSERVATION ACROSS CHICAGOLAND  

leARN mORE

We foster the development of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) skills through conservation awareness and action by engaging young children in nature as early as possible along with their families throughout their hands-on, educational journey.