Work With the Animals
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Audubon Zoo is an internationally acclaimed facility dedicated to conservation and environmental education. Volunteering at the Zoo helps provide world class care for Audubon Zoo's amazing animal collection and teaches the public how to become better stewards of their environment.
Behind-the-Scenes volunteers will be able to work with exotic and native wildlife while assisting Audubon's expert animal keepers, animal trainers and zoo educators.
To become a Behind-the-Scenes volunteer at Audubon Zoo, you must:
- Be at least 16 years old
- Take a Tuberculosis PPD test - results must prove negative
- Have a pre-training interview with the volunteer coordinator
- Complete a 12 week training course
- Pay a $75 course fee to cover training and uniform expenses
- Agree to work a minimum of one 4-hour shift per week
- Volunteer for a minimum of 6 consecutive months
We are currently taking applications for the Spring 2012 Volunteer Training Class which will start Saturday, February 4th. This is a 3 month training program and is only offered twice a year (spring and fall). Students must attend one class each week during training and the classes are offered on Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings.
Before attending the Volunteer Training Class, please complete an application. We will be scheduling interviews in late January.
Apply online or contact the Zoo's Adult Volunteer Coordinator by email or at (504) 212-5377 with questions.
