Discovery Guide Program
The Discovery Guide program is an educational volunteer opportunity for youth ages 14-22 at all 5 Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Zoos & Aquarium: Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and the New York Aquarium. Typically we offer a spring and summer session. Check below for additional details.
As a Discovery Guide, you will engage zoo visitors in fun, educational activities throughout the park; assist with education programs; and support wildlife and the environment through WCS campaigns. There are many exciting opportunities for you to take advantage of, and opportunities to grow within the program throughout the seasons.
We are not accepting applications at this time.
The application for spring 2026 will open in late December 2025. Complete the interest form below be notified about upcoming recruitment cycles.
Complete the interest form
Have additional Questions? Visit our Discovery Guide FAQ page.
Still have questions? You are also welcome to email us:
Bronx Zoo, discoveryguide@wcs.org
New York Aquarium, NYAvolunteers@wcs.org
Central Park Zoo, CPZdiscoveryguides@wcs.org
Prospect Park Zoo, PPZvolunteer@wcs.org
Queens Zoo, QZvolunteers@wcs.org