Volunteering

Work directly with zookeepers and staff to perform routine duties that include cleaning, feeding, and enrichment. Volunteer work is done near animals but does not involve handling or training. Must be able to stand, climb, and bend for extended periods of time and must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Animal Care/Department volunteers must be 18 years of age to be considered for a volunteer position and must complete an interview and training before beginning volunteer work.

Shifts for Animal Care/Department volunteers are a minimum of 4 hours per week and must be regular and consistent.

Shifts are available seven days a week 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Occasional 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. shifts subject to staff availability.

Placement is limited by department.

• Diet Kitchen – Volunteers assist in the preparation of diets for Zoo animals.
• Hoof Stock – Volunteers assist with raking yards, enrichment, and keeper chats.
• Birds – Volunteers assist with hosing, feed outs, perching, enrichment, and keeper chats.
• KidsZoo – Volunteers assist with raking, hosing, diet prep, projects, and running of the ducks.

Work alongside Education staff in animal care, diet preparation, enrichment, bio-fact carts, crafts, camps, animal encounters, and demonstrations. Education volunteers must be 18 years of age to be considered for a volunteer position and must complete an interview and training before beginning volunteer work.

Animal care shifts available seven days a week 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Additional shifts vary based on program and outreach schedules.

Assist our horticultural staff in maintaining Zoo grounds, so they stay healthy and beautiful. Must be comfortable being outdoors in all weather conditions.