In the Volunteer section:
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Fall Volunteer Opportunities
Zoo Crew
Zoo Crew is a great way for teens to gain experience in the field of conservation. Teens in the Zoo Crew program will:
- Educate visitors at biofact stations around the Zoo
- Assist zookeepers in the Lorikeet Aviary and Contact Yard
- Assist teachers in the Zoo’s camp classes
- Help out at Special Events throughout the year
- Be able to earn animal handling, animal husbandry and leadership privileges
- And much more
Zoo Crew Volunteers must:
- Be at least 13 years of age before applying to the program
- Submit an online application
- Volunteer a minimum of 50 hours during the school year (September 1 – April 30)
- Volunteer a minimum of 60 hours during the summer (May 1 – August 31)
Applications will be reviewed and some candidates will be invited to come for interviews. Orientation session(s) will be held in fall/spring and attended by the students selected for the program and their parents. Volunteers selected for the Zoo Crew program will be required to attend training during evenings or weekends throughout the year.
Click here for the Zoo Crew application.
