Volunteer at the Sacramento Zoo!
Join the more than 1,500 dedicated individuals who help the zoo each year by doing everything from scooping ice cream to scooping of a different sort... cleaning animal exhibits. As a part of this dedicated group, you receive more than just the satisfaction of helping the animals, you get to work with a exceptional group of individuals who share your love of animals!
Opportunities include:
 Special Events
Help with organization, food service, raffle ticket sales, set-up, or clean-up of our major fund raising events such as:
Zoo Zoom - our foot race and fun run starting at the Zoo and going through Land Park.
King of Feasts - our evening food and wine tasting event.
Zoo Parents Picnic - picnic-style dinner & auction for animal sponsors (Zoo Parents)
Ice Cream Safari - our all-you-can-eat ice cream extravaganza.
Wild Affair - our gala dinnner, tour, and auction.
Boo at the Zoo - our spook-tacular Halloween event for kids.
and more ...
Please read the Special Events Job Description before applying.
Teen Volunteers & Camp Counselors
Teens, ages 15-19, can explore animal-related careers while gaining work experience. As part of our summer camp and year-round Zoo Teen programs, teen volunteers help teach children and families about the animals, the environment and conservation. Check out the Roots & Shoots Zoo Teen page, to sign up. For more information email us today or call (916) 808-7709.
 Gardens Alive
Do you love to garden? Looking for a garden to love? We have several in need of your tender loving care:
Front Entrance Garden
Camellia Garden
Caliornia Zoo's Backyard
Rose Garden
African Garden
Sensory Garden, just to mention a few.
Keeper-Aide (Must be 18 years or older)
Qualified volunteers work with keeper staff, cleaning, feeding and maintaining the animal exhibits. Will be working under the direct supervision of zoo keepers, will be working in close proximity to animals – no physical contact will be allowed. Application approval and safety orientation required.
 Docents
Docents are volunteer educators who provide tours, station talks and wildlife wagons for zoo visitors. You'll learn about the exciting animals that live at the zoo and current conservation issues worldwide. Find out all the details by talking with our course committee. For more information about Docents, visit our Docent page or call (916) 808-5889.
Form more information, call the Volunteer Coordinator at (916) 808-7444 or click here to request a volunteer application. Must be at least 15 years of age!
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