My Big Backyard (BBY) is a hands on area that inspires guests through hands-on experiences with animals up-close in new and exciting ways.
OPTION CRITERIA
Teens can apply for My Big Backyuard after they have completed ONE season in Zoo Crew. This is not open to new teens during the first season.
MY BIG BACKYARD’S MISSION
Our mission in My Big Back Yard ft is to help instill a lifelong love of nature and animals by offering guests a hands-on experience with our animal ambassadors that resemble back yard and native animals.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO ME?
At BBY, your job is to help instill a love of our animals and the Zoo in our guests by engaging them in conversation, guiding them in helping with husbandry tasks, and introducing them to our animal ambassadors. You will also assist staff in other chores and projects as assigned.
DAILY TASKS
As you work in the Big Back Yard you will be trained on various husbandry tasks and animal handling protocols. Each day you’ll take on something different as you work directly with zoo keepers to learn the ins and the outs of working with animals. From cleaning enclosures to prepping diets and from connecting with guests to learning to handle animals, Big Back Yard is a hands-on area with a lot to offer.
