Being a volunteer or intern offers you a level of involvement beyond that of the casual visitor, and a chance to be a vital part of the Zoo. You can gain a better understanding of wildlife and receive valuable training experience for a future career or, in some cases, college or high school credit. CWPZoo has several volunteer and intern programs available to qualified individuals ages 13 and older.
Volunteers prepare an area for a fresh coat of paint.
Each of these departments has minimum requirements and different, but rewarding, opportunities. Volunteers and interns will be scheduled like regular staff, so you will need to specify which day or days you will be available, and how many hours a month you will be able to participate. The minimum commitment will vary with the department you wish to participate in, but will be no less than 15 hours per month . This insures consistency among the volunteers and interns. Interns will be accepted into the CWP Zoo program only after interviewing with the head of the department, and with their approval.