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Volunteer Naturalist Guide
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Volunteer Naturalist Guides are the public face of the Aquarium. Interpreting animals in the public galleries, showing visitors how to feed and touch sea life, being an information resource and an integral part of the visitor experience.
Once you are a Naturalist Guide for three months, you have the option of becoming:
- An Education Volunteer who works with the Education department to offer “Creature features”, gallery chats, narrations during feeding shows, and assisting with stage presentations.
- A Husbandry Volunteer who assists the animal care specialists with preparing diets, cleaning exhibits and being part of the animal care team.
- A Volunteer Diver who provides exhibit maintenance and public interaction for our guests.
Request an application to become a volunteer today!
Exotic Insects
Insects outnumber people 1.5 million to one and comprise nearly 90% of all the animals on the planet and play a vital role in maintaining balanced and healthy ecosystems. Worldwide, thousands of insect species face extinction due to human induced changes to their habitats and the environment. See exotic and rare insects from around the world at Audubon Insectarium.
