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Lead. Learn. Enjoy Life. Volunteer at the Zoo!

Join us in creating champions for wildlife.

As a Zoo Volunteer you will…

CONNECT

kids and adults to nature.

LINK

students to real-world learning through the Zoo’s living classroom.

CREATE

champions for wildlife at community events.

your people skills

LEARN

something new. Training is provided.

REDISCOVER

the natural world.

ENJOY

a flexible commitment that suits your lifestyle.

Current Zoo Volunteers:

Annual Impact of Zoo Volunteers

1.2 million people connected to nature
119,0000 students linked to real-world learning
15,000 community wildlife champions created

COUNTLESS BENEFITS TO WILDLIFE & PEOPLE

Year-Round Volunteer Guides
Join our diverse team of dynamic and outgoing adults educating and inspiring visitors, taking the lead at special events, and promoting wildlife conservation.

Summer Information Volunteers
Inspire visitors' curiosity at seasonal interpretive stations throughout the Zoo, provide information to guests, and assist at special events.

Recruiting
Now!

Zoo Ambassador Student Volunteers
Secondary and post-secondary students are invited to enhance visitors' experiences at special events throughout the year and at our Zoo Kids camp during the summer months.

Short-term Volunteer Opportunities
Fun and flexible Volunteer opportunities that allow you to use your people skills and get a taste of what volunteering at the Zoo is all about.

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