This program will give high schoolers special behind-the-scenes access at the Frank Buck Zoo in Gainesville, Texas where each day of the week brings on a new adventure! You will spend your days at the zoo, gaining and learning practical skills through a combination of:  ​ Animal Care Staff and Veterinary Shadowing Lectures Hands- On labs Animal Handling  Training modules and Much More! ​ Program Highlights Small Group Instructions Groups are kept to ten or less in order to receive personalized instruction, ask questions, and build a mentor-mentee relationship with your dedicated teaching veterinarian and zoo staff.  ​ Frank Buck Zoo Spend a day at a zoo that is home to over 150 species of animals right in your own backyard or within the great state of Texas.  ​ Hands-on Experience Enjoy lectures and labs covering topics such as: suture techniques, reptile handling and restraint, avian anatomy and physiology, large animal physical examinations, and more.  Earn Volunteer Hours Receive up to 21 volunteer hours which acknowledge your hard work during your experience while on program, as well as apply these hours for applications to get into future animal care or veterinary opportunities.