Zoo Crew is a unique opportunity for teens to experience the exciting world at the Children’s Zoo.

Zoo Crew Service Areas

Animal Sections

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 teachers
• 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

          *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 working

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

Zoo Crew 2010 Program Schedule:

• Application deadline is Monday, June 16th
• Orientation dates (applicants are assigned a date when they are accepted):
  • Saturday, June 5th - 4-5 pm
  • Monday, June 14th - 5-6 pm
  • Wednesday, June 23rd - 5-6 pm
• Zoo Crew Season
  • June 6th  - August 28th
• Shift Times (Zoo Crew must sign up for shifts a head of time):
  • Monday - Saturday: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm or 1pm - 5 pm
  • Sunday: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Additional shifts may be available
• Zoo Crew Graduation Celebration
  • Date and time announced soon!

ZOO CREW 2010 APPLICATION and VOLUNTEER RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Zoo Crew 2010 Program is sponsored by: