Become a Volunteer

Volunteer at the Zoo!

Auckland Zoo volunteers are our ambassadors for the Zoo and take great pride in their professional work

Being a volunteer gives you an opportunity to share your interest in wildlife and conservation with Zoo visitors.

It is also offers a fantastic opportunity to meet and work with a wide range of people, at the same time as gaining an insight into the conservation and education focus of the Zoo.

Volunteer work at the Zoo is primarily people-focused; however, volunteers may have the chance to apply to work on section to assist the keepers.

Our trained volunteers talk to Zoo visitors about animals, give golf cart and walking tours, assist keepers, help out at the Zoo's daily encounters, prepare animal enrichments and undertake animal watches. All volunteers have the opportunity to help with night events.

We ask that all prospective volunteers commit to helping out once a week (or once a fortnight for weekend positions), from 10am to 3pm. We ask for a commitment of at least one year.

Prospective volunteers are interviewed, and if accepted, then take part in an induction day - which is designed to familiarise new volunteers with all aspects of the Zoo. This provides a good insight into the structure and roles of the Zoo, as well as the day-to-day animal management. There are several two-day training days held throughout the year.

Volunteering is extremely rewarding! As a volunteer at Auckland Zoo, you provide a vital support system for staff, keepers and animals.

So why don't you click here to download our application form!

For more information about volunteering or to have an application form posted to you, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator here:
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