Latest Events
World Oceans Day
Sat, Jun 8, 10:00am - 2:00pm |
Father's Day
Sun, Jun 16, 10:00am - 5:00pm |
DEAR at the Zoo (Drop Everything and Read)
Wed, Jun 19, 10:00am - 3:00pm |
Brew at the Zoo
Thu, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Fun on the Farm
Tue, Jul 9, 10:00am - 2:00pm |
Animal Athletes
Sat, Jul 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm |
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ZOO CREW Volunteer Program
Zoo Crew is a unique opportunity for teens to experience the exciting world at the Children’s Zoo.
Zoo Crew Service Areas
Animal Sections
- Assist a Zookeeper with cleaning and maintaining animal exhibits
- Help to prepare and distributing animal diets
- Help to create animal enrichment projects
Zoo Visitor Services
- Provide visitors with the opportunity to have their face painted or feed an animal
- Assist with tasks to keep the Zoo clean and running smoothly
Exhibits/Education
- Assist in greeting and educating our visitors in the Kangaroo Walkabout
- Assist in our new Animal Stars exhibit
- Help to educate our visitors at a Bio-fact Presentation Station
- Assist at an amphitheater show
Zoo Camp
- Assist Zoo Camp instructors with daily crafts and activities
- Help to clean up and set up Zoo Camps.
Horticulture/Grounds Maintenance
- Assist in maintaining the Zoo grounds and gardens by watering, weeding, and maintaining common areas.
Assist with other assigned tasks.
Zoo Crew Requirements:
- Be between ages 13-18
- Commit to 40 service hours over the course of the program
- Apply for acceptance into the program with recommendation from two non-related adults
- Sign a release of liability form (parent and/or guardian)
- Abide by Zoo policies and procedures
- Attend a 60-minute volunteer orientation with a parent and/or guardian
- Report on time for scheduled service areas
- Wear a designated uniform while on Zoo property
- Proof of current tetanus vaccine and negative TB test in the last six months
Zoo Crew Benefits:
- Start building your resume today by learning skills needed for future employment endeavors
*Learn time management skills *Participate in group activities
*Workplace responsibility *Gain confidence with public presentations
- Fulfill school requirements for community service
- Please see your school for requirements and needed paperwork
- Learn what it is like to work in various areas of the zoo, and see if there is a future in a zoo for you
- Discounts available on food and Zoo Store merchandise while volunteering
Zoo Crew Members receive:
- Supervision from assigned Zoo staff member
- Opportunity to meet and work with students from various schools in the area
- 2 uniform shirts to wear on Zoo property while working
- Graduation certificate and celebration
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