Grow with King Scholars

Public speaking is an essential skill and is a core element of King Conservation Science Scholars. All public presentations within King Conservation Science Scholars aim to instill confidence, articulate expression, and effective communication skills, preparing King Scholars to speak with conviction and impact in various personal and professional settings. Yet staying true to the culture of the program, King Scholars engage in a variety of ways to sharpen their public speaking skills. They deliver interpretive presentations using biological artifacts at various animal exhibits throughout Brookfield Zoo Chicago. They lead educationally entertaining guided tours that give guests a glimpse into the lives of some of the most elusive animals on our planet. They create and facilitate interactive conservation stations that demystify and center local and global conservation efforts. They even participate in ambassador animal demonstrations that get guests up close and personal with live animals and help foster deeper connections with those animals and their wild counterparts. Nonetheless, each of these ways ensure engaging experiences for our external guests and enriching ones for our King Scholars, all while creating memorable encounters and fostering a connection with wildlife and green spaces.