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Volunteer at the Zoo!

Summer Information Volunteers

Short-term Volunteer Opportunities

Year-Round Volunteers

Zoo Ambassador Student Volunteers

Current Zoo Volunteers

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Why Volunteer at the Zoo?

JOIN US IN CREATING CHAMPIONS FOR WILDLIFE.
AS A ZOO VOLUNTEER YOU WILL…

CONNECT

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

CREATE

Champions for wildlife at community events.

SHARE

Your people skills.

LEARN

Something new. Training is provided.

REDISCOVER

The natural world.

ENJOY

A flexible commitment that suits your lifestyle.

ANNUAL IMPACT OF ZOO VOLUNTEERS

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

COUNTLESS BENEFITS TO WILDLIFE & PEOPLE

Summer Information Volunteers

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

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.

Year-Round Volunteers

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

Zoo Ambassador Student Volunteers

High school students in Grades 9-12 are invited to enhance our guests’ experiences at special events throughout the year and at Zoo Camp during the summer months.