Volunteer
The Zoo relies on over 300 active volunteers to support our staff and mission of “providing experiences that inspire people and motivate them to care for the natural world.” Volunteers help us through active service in nearly a dozen departments and over one hundred roles. Whether in education, fundraising, horticulture or assisting keepers, volunteers make an impact every day. If you are looking for an incredibly rewarding long-term service opportunity, you have come to the right place!
Corporate Opportunities
group service projects
The Phoenix Zoo welcomes corporate, agency and organized community volunteer groups to help fulfill the Zoo’s project needs and attempts to coordinate volunteer days with interested groups whenever possible. All group volunteers must be age 18 or older. Most Zoo projects require a group size of 10 – 35 individuals. Groups larger than 35 can be accommodated; please contact us directly for more information.
Currently, group service projects are only available for Corporate Club members. Click here to join the Phoenix Zoo’s Corporate Club.
Long Term Opportunities
Adult Volunteer Program
Our Adult Volunteer Program is for all individuals ages 18 and older with the ability to pass a background check, commit to 50 yearly hours, and comfortably interact with guests as a representative of the Zoo. We do not accept individuals seeking court-ordered service hours and at this time we cannot accept international applicants.
Phoenix Zoo Auxiliary
Would you like to further your support of the world class Phoenix Zoo, while making friends and having fun? Join the dynamic Phoenix Zoo Auxiliary — proudly serving as the Zoo’s oldest volunteer fundraising organization since 1961— a year before the Zoo opened in November 1962. Since its inception, the Auxiliary has contributed over $3 million in funding to various projects and continues its proud tradition of ongoing support of our Zoo in numerous ways.
Wildest Club in Town
The Wildest Club in Town is for emerging professionals and Zoo enthusiasts age 21 or older. Members share a passion for wildlife conservation and seek to engage in volunteerism and philanthropy in a forum of community minded, energetic and up-and-coming leaders. With a goal to increase organizational support and awareness, membership provides an enriching experience through environmentally focused volunteer opportunities, creative fundraising projects and exclusive invitations to Wildest Club in Town member events.
other ways to give
As one of the largest non-profit zoos in the country, the Phoenix Zoo relies solely on the support of our guests, donors and sponsors.
