What:
Woodland Park Zoo is currently recruiting volunteer zoo ambassadors - enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated individuals who enjoy working with people, like to learn about the natural world, and are committed to the cause of wildlife conservation. Zoo ambassadors greet zoo visitors, provide suggestions for a meaningful and fun zoo visit, and help out at special zoo events.

After serving as a zoo ambassador for a minimum of three months, volunteers have the option of training for the docent program. Zoo docents, or volunteer educators, teach people of all ages about wildlife and habitat. Activities may include leading tours, presenting animal programs to the public and staffing hands-on learning displays.

When:
Recruitment is underway for spring and summer classes. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. Zoo ambassador training takes approximately 30 hours total.

Zoo ambassador training schedule is as follows:
Session 1: March 1, 8, 15, 22 – Applications due by February 7
Session 2: May 15, 22, June 5, 12 – Applications due by April 21
Session 3: July 17, 24, 31, August 7 – Applications due by June 21
Session 4: August 21, 28, September 11, 18 – Applications due by July 25.

Info:
For an application and more information, please visit the Volunteer section of our Web siteor call 206-684-4845.