The Toledo Zoo - Exhibit Guide Program

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Program Description
The Exhibit Guide Program supports the Zoo’s educational needs in areas throughout the Zoo. Exhibit Guides may select one exhibit of interest in which to provide informal one-on-one educational interactions. Available exhibit areas include:

Africa!	Kingdom of the Apes
African Savanna	Primate Forest
Arctic Encounter®/Wolves	Reptile House
Aviary

Once an exhibit area of preference has been established, Exhibit Guides will educate the public by:

Talking with Zoo visitors in that exhibit

Assisting with activity and biofact tables (biofacts are hides, skulls, or related items)

Providing conservation information related to that specific exhibit

In addition, Exhibit Guides will provide general support to our visitors and make sure that everyone has an enjoyable experience at The Toledo Zoo.

Training
Exhibit Guides will receive an orientation covering general Zoo policies and general science education topics, as well as the benefits of volunteering at the Toledo Zoo. In addition, Exhibit Guides will attend a training program identifying the major topics of importance related to their specific exhibit of preference. Finally, Exhibit Guides will receive basic training on informal public interaction. These training sessions will be offered throughout March and April, with both weekday and weekend offerings.

Time Committment
Exhibit Guides are required to:

Attend the Volunteer Orientation and relevant Exhibit Training Class.

Give at least tweny-four (24) hours of service, excluding the training process, between April 1, 2009 and September 30, 2009.

Accrue at least 10 hours of Continuing Education covering your exhibit of choice, including reading books, watching documentaries and other educational vehicles.

Schedule volunteer time in advance in the On-Grounds Coverage Scheduling Notebook.

Inform the Volunteer Department if you can not make a scheduled shift.

Thank you for your interest in the Toledo Zoo’s Exhibit Guide Program!
We look forward to seeing you around the Zoo!

For more information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 419-385-5721, ext. 2045, or email us at volunteer@toledozoo.org

Download a Volunteer Application