Volunteer opportunities at the Dallas Zoo....

• Dallas Zoo Docents.
• The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park Docents.
• Research Aides.
• Keeper Aides.
• Special Events helpers.
• Junior Zookeepers.
• Gift Shop helpers.
• Special Projects.

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Dallas Zoo Docents

• Share the Zoo's conservation and animal information with Zoo visitors.
• Gorilla Guides
• Aviary Guides
• Reptile Discovery Center
• Weekend and weekday opportunities

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The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park Docents

• Tours and programs for school groups
• Share the Aquarium's award-winning research with Aquarium visitors
• Present programs in the Education Center
• Weekend and weekday opportunities

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Research Aides

• 2 hour shifts each week observing and recording animal behaviors

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Keeper Aides

• Work with keepers at both the Zoo and the Aquarium to maintain the animals' habitats.

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Special Events

• Volunteer to help with special events held at the Zoo and Aquarium
• Get involved with:
  • Children's activities
  • Crafts
  • Media events
  • Parties
  • Much more

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Junior Zookeepers

• Kids 11-12
• Work in the Children's Zoo four hours per week
• Meet the public and work with domesticated animals
• Special tour opportunities
• Must apply, limited position

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Gift Shop

• Answer questions from Zoo visitors
• Sell merchandise
• Stock and arrange displays
• Rent strollers, wheelchairs, wagons and lockers
• Flexible hours

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Special Projects

• Horticultural
• Construction
• Other

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