Adults and Educators

This summer, National Zoo educators will be hosting a week-long professional development workshop for early elementary teachers designed to show you how to integrate nature play into your school and classroom. Find more information and application instructions here.

Applications are due no later than Friday, May 23, 2025 at 5:00p.m. EST.

The National Zoo and Smithsonian Environmental Research Center invites science educators to join us this summer for a half-day professional development workshop to learn how to make your classes come alive by exploring biodiversity using trail cameras. 

Applications are due no later than Friday, May 30, 2025 at 5:00p.m. ET.

Take your professional development to the wild side! The Zoo invites educators nationwide for grades pre-K to 5 to join its Teacher Advisory Council. 

We offer exciting and unique internships in different career areas, including animal care, research, education and communications. Visit the internship page to learn more. 

The Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation offers hands-on conservation biology training for undergraduates, graduates, professionals, and high school students.

Interested in a career at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute? Visit the careers page to view open opportunities. Explore careers in conservation through our Career Connections videos. 

Volunteer alongside staff in animal care, science, education, research and events! Visit the volunteer page to learn more.