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Volunteer at the Toledo Zoo

The Experience of a Lifetime...
The Toledo Zoo offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for students and adults. We provide all necessary training, so you’ll have a fulfilling experience. Regardless of your interests or schedule, your Zoo has something for you!

Opportunities for Adults	Opportunities for High School Students	Opportunities for College Students

Zoo Educators	The ZOOTeen program offers volunteer opportunities to students between the ages of 13 and 17 who have a strong interest in education, animal science and conservation. It is a seasonal/year-round program that offers youth a range of opportunities. Learn more...	We offer a wide variety of unpaid internship opportunities. Animal Care positions are designated for Juniors and Seniors in upper level education courses. Other limitations may apply. Learn more... We also recommend that college students check out our Summer Naturalist Program or our Exhibit Guide Program.
Clerical Volunteers
Library Aides
Summer Naturalist Program
Exhibit Guide Program

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 (adults only) -- Note: ZOOTeen applications are currently being revised. Check back after November 1st, or e-mail us at volunteer@toledozoo.org if you want to be put on our mailing list.

Please note: We do not allow job shadowing opportunties in any of our animal departments due to the dangerous nature of the positions and the large volume of requests.