Explorers is a young adult program through the Boy Scouts of America for youth 14 to 21 years of age (who have completed 8th grade). Local community organizations initiate specific Explorer groups by matching the interest of young adults with the people and resources within their own organizations. The Boy Scouts of America hope to provide through these community organizations an effective Exploring program designed to build character, promote citizenship, and develop personal and mental fitness.

The Explorer Post conducts an orientation meeting every September. During this time, interested people that meet the requirements may submit their application and complete a brief interview.

When a student first joins the Explorers, meetings will be held about every other week on a Sunday, which the Explorer is encouraged to attend. Every other meeting (about once a month) will be a project day in which a group of Explorers help around the zoo in different animal areas. This schedule will continue year round. In December, we will begin studying for a test during the meetings. In January or February, each Zoo Explorer who is at least 16 years of age will take a test involving animal knowledge. The passing of this exam will allow the Explorer to participate in individual keeper days.

The Denver Zoo Explorer Post's mission is to provide wildlife conservation information which offers high quality experiences in an urban setting, to provide environmental education which inspires public awareness of global conservation, and to engage in scientific programs which make meaningful contributions to the conservation of animals and their ecosystems.

We hope to see you there!