Missouri FCCLA invites you to spend the day at the Saint Louis Zoo for an exciting Industry Immersion event! Participants will explore a variety of career opportunities while enjoying all the Zoo has to offer. The day features a career panel with professionals from departments such as Finance, Creative Services, Education, and Events, who will share insights into their roles, answer questions, and offer valuable advice for those interested in entering these fields. Attendees will also learn about volunteer opportunities, internships, and job openings at the Zoo. The registration fee includes a detailed career panel discussion, and for an added experience, participants can sign up for an exclusive behind-the-scenes specialty tour during registration for an additional fee.
Registration
Event Date: October 19, 2026
Registration: $15 (limit: 250) — Does NOT include lunch
Parking is NOT included in the registration cost, and chapters will be responsible for purchasing a parking pass, as needed, based on needs. Buses require a parking pass from Forest Park and should be obtained ahead of time. Parking information for passenger vehicles can be found here, and information for buses can be found here.
Optional Additional Tours
Water Conservation – $25 (limit: 20)
Bear Interactive Wall – $35 (limit: 30)
Each individual may only register for one additional tour (maximum), and they are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Cost is in addition to the standard registration fee. Adviser must register if a student is attending an optional tour.
Registration Deadline: September 14, 2026
No cancellations or refunds will be allowed after the registration deadline.
Payment Information
An invoice will be emailed to you within 48 business hours (allow 3 days when registering on a weekend) and must be paid by October 12, 2026. If payment is not received by the Missouri FCCLA office by October 12, 2026 a credit card authorization form will be required. If payment is not received by November 19, 2026, the credit card authorized on the credit card authorization form will be run for the total invoice amount plus a 25% late payment and convenience fee.
Chapter Assurances Agreement
All individuals will be required to complete and sign a DESE & Missouri FCCLA Release and Conduct Form. Once the chapter adviser has received all forms, he or she should submit the Chapter Assurances Agreement on the registration website for the St. Louis Zoo Industry Immersion site. It will be required to submit the Chapter Assurances Agreement before submitting conference registration. Advisers and chaperones should always have a hard copy of these forms with them during the event.
