Summer Camp Instructor

Founded in 1901, The Virginia Zoo is located in Norfolk, VA and is home to more than 700 animals representing over 150 species. It resides on 53 acres and is mostly outdoors with an indoor World of Reptiles exhibit, 3 classrooms, and an indoor restaurant and gift shop. 

The Virginia Zoo’s Education Department seeks enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to facilitate the Zoo’s Summer Safar Camp program hosted at the Virginia Zoo!

The Virginia Zoo’s Summer Safari Camp Instructors provide campers with a fun, safe, and educational in-person camp experience. Instructors work collaboratively to facilitate preplanned curriculum that includes STEM activities, hikes around the zoo, and behind the scenes experiences.

This is a non-exempt, seasonal position. Up to 40 hours/week Monday - Friday from 8 AM- 4:30 PM.

The full camp season is 9 weeks 

• Training Week: June 17 - June 21
• Camps: June 24 - August 23

We will consider individuals who cannot work the entire time, but training week is mandatory.