Profits are donated to the Zoo for various projects. At the Cincinnati Zoo there is an organization, Young Friends of the Zoo, that provides a social network for adults. Members' ages range from 21 to 50. YFOZ are involved in special events, FUNdraising projects and working in the gift shops. The Zoo has many clerical volunteers who provide office support.
Duties can include preparing mailings, typing, data entry, filing, photo copying and more.
Having an outgoing personality is the main requirement to become a Zoo Ambassador. Working mostly in the summer, Zoo Ambassadors provide excellent customer service to our visitors. The Cincinnati Zoo promotes several special events throughout the year. Volunteers are the key to making these events a success by providing the necessary personnel. To provide the best possible volunteer services, we require that all volunteers complete an orientation session, all required training and committing to the basic 25 hours' requirement.