Volunteer

NOTE: We are not recruiting or accepting new volunteers at this time.  Thanks for your interest & check back.

Another great way to support the Zoo is by volunteering. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is blessed with almost 800 volunteers! We have volunteers of all ages, from 13 to 95! There are volunteer opportunities in many areas of the Zoo, including: Education, Horticulture, Special Events, Clerical Work, Ambassadors, Craft Making or working with CREW, our research facility.

Volunteers receive many special privileges including educational opportunities, social events with other volunteers, discounts at our restaurants and gift shops, and the monthly newsletter specifically for volunteers.

 

 

VolunTeen Program

Every summer we accept almost 200 teens into our VolunTeen Program.  They interact with the public while working with the  Education Department, Children’s Zoo/ Lorikeet Landing, Horticulture Department and Green Team as summer camp aides, animal handlers, botanical class aides, planters and weeders,  and the Go Green Garden. This program opens the behind-the-scenes world of the Zoo to these young people (ages 13-17) and fosters an appreciation of all that we do at The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.

VolunTeen participation forms:  Introduction Letter  |  Application  | Paper Interview

Send all of your completed paperwork, together in one envelope by March 1st to:

VolunTeen Program
Cincinnati Zoo Volunteer Services Office
3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH   45220-1399

 

Internship Opportunities

We also have a terrific Intern program for college students or recent college graduates. We offer three sessions a year, Winter, Summer, and Fall. An internship at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is very coveted and is a great asset to include on a resume. Learn more about internship opportunities at the Cincinnati Zoo.

 

For More Information

Information Sessions for prospective volunteers are offered several times a year. If you are interested in our volunteer program, please call us at (513-) 559-7736 or email volunteers@cincinnatizoo.org to find out when our next session is planned. We would be happy to have you join our ranks!

Volunteers receive many special privileges including educational opportunities, social events with other volunteers, discounts at our restaurants and gift shops, and the monthly newsletter specifically for volunteers.