Do you care about the Alexandria Zoo, love animals, or have a passion for supporting conservation work? Find your place among other like minded volunteers as a part of the Alexandria Zoo’s Volunteer Team. The volunteer team provides adults and teens (age 16 and older) long-term volunteer opportunities to support the zoo in a meaningful way.
Interpretive Volunteers receive additional training on how to connect zoo guests with the natural world and support the zoo's conservation education mission. If you love connecting with people or sharing facts about wildlife this could be a great fit for you.
Animal Handlers are trained to work closely with the Education Team’s Ambassador Animals. Ambassador Animals enhance the facilities conservation messaging through up close opportunities with guest to help inspire pro-conservation action. Once trained, you can provide support educators during programs by handling the animal, lead pop-up encounters for our guests, or work with the animals behind the scenes by providing enrichment opportunities that enhance their daily activities.
Planning a volunteer outing for your corporation or group? Consider booking with the Alexandria Zoo. We welcome groups of all ages (youth under 16 must be accompanied by adult chaperones) and abilities to support the zoo through hands-on volunteer projects.
To learn more about available opportunities email us at: zoo.education@cityofalex.com
Here are a few requirements for applicants:
Are you a high school or college student looking to volunteer and join in the fun during the Zoo Boo special event? Find out how by clicking the button below!
