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Teen Job Shadow

January 25 |

Sat., January 25 and February 1, 8, and 15 | 1 – 3 pm | Ages 14 – 18 | $299 per person; includes all FOUR sessions

Is your teen passionate about animals? Would they love to go behind-the-scenes at the National Aviary?

Teens ages 14 – 18 can spend FOUR days with National Aviary experts learning about the dynamic world of animal care and conservation. This program offers a unique opportunity to experience firsthand what it takes to care for the more than 500 animals (including a colony of African Penguins!) that call the Aviary home.

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