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What does a zoo volunteer do?

What does a zoo volunteer do?

The two main types of volunteers are those who help zookeepers with their daily rounds, and those who assist visitors by answering their questions and helping them find their way around the zoo (often called a docent).

How old do you have to be to volunteer at Hogle Zoo?

Applicants must already be at least 14. There is no upper age limit, but all volunteers need to be able to bend, stand, and lift up to 30 pounds.

What do you wear to volunteer at a Zoo?

Please wear earth toned clothing, no tank tops but t-shirts and shorts are fine. Closed toes shoes are a must.

Can you be a volunteer zookeeper?

Volunteers must be over 18. There is no upper age limit as long as you continue to be fit and active, able and willing to learn and remember new information and adapt to change as the Zoo develops.

Can you volunteer at Hogle Zoo?

Volunteers are an important part of what makes Utah’s Hogle Zoo an exciting and educational experience for our guests. We offer volunteer opportunities in many areas of the Zoo. If you have a passion for animals, conservation and the environment, then Utah’s Hogle Zoo is the place for you.

How old is Hogle Zoo?

1931
Utah’s Hogle Zoo dates from 1931 and is located at the mouth of Emigration Canyon. Its natural terrain covers 42 acres of tree-lined pathways where visitors can view over 800 animals.

What can I do as a volunteer at the zoo?

Opportunities for volunteering include aiding animal keepers, interpreting animal behavior for visitors, maintaining Zoo grounds and gardens, and assisting with special events. Current Volunteer Login Volunteer opportunities at the Zoo include education, Zoo support, special events, and group projects.

How old do you have to be to volunteer at the Miami Zoo?

Requirements: Must be 18 years or older and commit to providing 70 hours of annual volunteer service. Work assignments involve cleaning of cages, yards and holding areas; preparing and distributing diets, data entry, animal record keeping, research and observation and other related tasks.

How old do you have to be to volunteer at the Smithsonian?

Volunteer programs at the Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute, located in Front Royal, Virginia, fall into two categories: education and animal care and science support. Explore summer volunteer opportunities for teens between 13 and 17 years old.

What can you do for the Los Angeles Zoo?

Animal Health Care volunteers assist animal health staff in the daily and preventative medical procedures for the animal collection. Thank you for your interest in volunteering and supporting the Los Angeles Zoo. Currently, recruitment for all volunteer programs is on hiatus dues to attendance restrictions.

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