Volunteer

Interested in Volunteering at Austin Zoo?

Austin Zoo welcomes individuals interested in joining our volunteer program! 

PRE-REQUISITES:

• 18 years of age
• U.S. citizen or current work visa, student visa or green card
• Current driver’s license or valid identification card
• Ability to volunteer at least 8 hours per month
• Have a positive attitude and strictly adhere to our policies, procedures,
• grooming and Guest Relations Guidelines
• Complete an online application
• Successfully complete an interview

Please note that our volunteer opportunities are primarily long-term. We invest a great deal of resources into our volunteer program and do not offer one-time/short-term community service projects. Note that for volunteers, working directly with an animal is rare. Thank you!

We have two shifts available, seven days a week.

9:00am –   1:00pm
1:00pm –  5:00pm

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Laundry
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the habitats in Area 3 (hoofed animals) including using rakes, shovels and other tools to remove discarded hay and waste. Our hoof stock includes sheep, deer, goats, llamas and many more
• Refreshing supplies in our ladies/mens restroom
• Walking the Zoo and picking up small pieces of trash
• Assisting in our Gift Shop

HOW TO APPLY
Fill out our online application below.