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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


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