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Admission Membership
Admission Membership

Thank you for renewing your Zoo! Voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties approved the Detroit Zoo millage renewal.

Counselors in Training

Counselors in Training mentor young campers, develop leadership skills and make a positive impact in a fun camp environment.

Counselor in Training

Experience

Counselor in Training (CIT) is a perfect introduction to camp counseling. CITs enjoy a leadership position mentoring elementary-aged Safari campers while enjoying camp and developing new skills. The CIT program allows teens to make a meaningful impact on campers and their communities.

Program Requirements:

  • Must be 15 to 17 years old
  • Must have access to reliable transportation to and from the Detroit Zoo
  • Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
  • Eagerness and willingness to engage with guests of all ages
  • Ability to commit to two full weeks of summer camp ( 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday)
  • Complete and submit required application and documentation
  • Parent and teen participation in a phone or virtual interview

Applications will reopen in March 2027