Year-Round Volunteers

Join the Zoo’s diverse team of active and outgoing adult Volunteers and help create champions for wildlife all year long!

 

As a Year-Round Volunteer, you’ll play a key role in educating and inspiring others to protect the natural world. Whether you’re helping guests find their favourite animal or attraction, engaging with families at the Zoo’s many interpretive stations, or supporting special events on- and off-site, you’ll help create memorable experiences that are sure to last a lifetime. We provide comprehensive training, so you’ll gain all the animal knowledge and interpretive skills essential for your success!

This program is suitable for people who:

• Are 19+ years of age
• Can commit to contributing a minimum of 75 hours per year (roughly 2-4 shifts per month) for at least two years
• Are enthusiastic and have excellent communication and customer service skills
• Enjoy the outdoors and have an appreciation for/some knowledge of nature and wildlife
• Are flexible and willing to assist where necessary
• Can work well independently and as part of a team
• Are environmentally responsible and support the Zoo’s conservation mission

Training:

• Year-Round Volunteers must complete ten days of training plus six sessions with an experienced Year-Round Volunteer mentor before volunteering at the Zoo.

  • Training sessions take place once a week, on the same day each week, from early-November to mid-February (with a break in December). More details are provided in our online application form.

  • Training involves both in-class components and on-site, hands-on practical sessions where trainees learn the animal knowledge and interpretive skills required for their role.

  • All training will take place in-person at the Zoo. We do not offer remote training options or alternative training dates.

• Successful applicants are required to obtain a satisfactory Police Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check at their own expense before carrying out any volunteer duties.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering as a Year-Round Volunteer at Toronto Zoo. Recruitment for this program for 2025 has now closed. Thank you to all those who applied. Further recruitment for 2026 will be announced here, so please check back for updates.