Public Service Announcement
Public Service Announcement
For Immediate Release
Date: Wednesday August 20, 2008 |
Contact: Volunteer Services
416-392-5942 |
Love Wildlife and People?
Year-round Volunteers being recruited
August 20, 2008, Toronto, Ontario: the Toronto Zoo today announced their annual Volunteer recruitment for their year-round Volunteer program. If you are interested in wildlife, people, education and conservation, then becoming a Volunteer at the Toronto Zoo may be the right environment for you! Enjoy learning and sharing your zest for life at the Zoo, one of Toronto's top Attractions and a world-class zoo.
Zoo Volunteers receive free admission to the Zoo for themselves plus one guest, discounts at the Gift Shops, monthly Professional Development meetings, Newsletters, free parking and the opportunity to be a part of Canada's premier zoo family. Volunteers help out one day per week at the Zoo site challenging the curiosity of visitors at touch tables, leading guided tours, and presenting outreach programs in the community. The deadline for applications is Friday September 26, 2008. Check out the Zoo's web site at torontozoo.com or call 416-392-5942 for an application, or click on the link below.
http://torontozoo.com/Volunteers.asp
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The Toronto Zoo's Volunteer Program recruits each September through an application and interview process. Selected candidates must complete a 13-week (one day per week) training course starting in November. Weekday and Saturday classes are both available. Volunteers work with the Education Branch and do not have any contact with or handle the Zoo's animals or plants.
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The Zoo is located in Scarborough on Meadowvale Road north of Hwy. 401, Exit 389 east or west bound. Hours of operation are 9:00 am -7:30 pm. From September 2nd to October 13th hours will be 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Last admissions are one hour before closing. General Admission (ages 13-64) is $20, Children (ages 4-12) $12, Seniors (aged 65+) $14, Children ages 3 and under are free. Parking is $8. Events and admission prices subject to change without notice. For general information, call (416) 392-5929 or visit www.torontozoo.com
