All applicants must attend a General Orientation - an overview of the Honolulu Zoo's past, present and future including safety rules and emergency procedures. Meet with the volunteer coordinator to discuss your interests and our opportunities and initiate the 3 step process described above. All zoo volunteers must submit a copy of their current TB clearance. Honolulu Zoo Docents present information to zoo visitors to make their visit more educational and enjoyable. Docents staff various programs providing conservation education information to the public.
Docent training is offered twice a year.
Docents must be at least 18 years of age. Docents must be willing to attend an eight-week training course. Classes include lectures about zoology, ecosystems, diversity, interrelationships, endangerment, conservation and related cultural elements. Elements of group management and learning styles are also provided. Docents must have a strong desire to educate our zoo visitor, and a willingness to address the public, young, old, individually or as groups.