With more than 119 million people visiting AZA institutions annually, zoo and aquarium docents have the opportunity to educate the public about the critical need for the conservation of wildlife and wild lands. This responsibility assures an interesting and rewarding experience as a docent.
Docents perform a variety of important functions.
Duties may include diet preparation, small animal care, teaching educational programs, leading group tours, and staffing special events. The rewards for such efforts are great. There are over 40,000 people who are currently zoo and aquarium volunteers and they make a wonderful contribution towards the conservation of our planet's natural resources. To find out more about how you can become a volunteer, contact your local zoo or aquarium .