Opportunities include leading tours, staffing information booths, randoming exhibit trails, handling animals in the Zoolab, assisting at Special Events, plus a variety of other activities that enhance our guests' visit. Training classes which provide an introduction to the Zoo's animals, plants and programs is offered regularly throughout the year. ZooTeen Program ZooTeen volunteers assist with the Summer Zoo Camp Program. During the winter, teen volunteers occasionally assist with Special Events. Zooteens must be between the ages of 13 - 18 years of age.
Recruitment occurs in the late winter followed by a training program each spring.
Training is job specific. Office volunteers should be over eighteen, and be available during the week. These volunteers assist with Special Events that typically call for a large number of volunteers and occur periodically throughout the year. Examples might include bike festivals, Zoo walks, holiday activities, and concert ushers. Back to the volunteer page .