Another great way to support the Zoo is by volunteering. The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is blessed with almost 800 volunteers! We have volunteers of all ages, from 13 – 95! There are volunteer opportunities in many areas of the Zoo including: Education, Horticulture, Special Events, Clerical Work, 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.
Become a Manatee Diver
SCUBA divers! Help us keep the manatee tank clean. Find out how you can become a volunteer diver!
Become a Volunteer Educator
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden!
As a volunteer educator you will:
- Gain the skills, training, and support needed for designated service area(s).
- Have access to continuing education program opportunities.
- Interact with the public as a valued environmental educator for one of the top Zoos in the nation.
- Receive invitations to special Zoo events and annual volunteer functions.
- Develop skills, make new friends, and learn about endangered species and conservation.
- Make a difference and give to the community while having fun!
The next New Volunteer Information Session will be held on a Saturday morning in the fall. Please call the Volunteer Services Office in September to learn the exact date. During this meeting, we will provide an overview of the role, requirements and expectations of a CZBG Volunteer Educator.
This year, we are only looking to fill spaces on a Saturday, Sunday or Monday days. If you will not be available on any of these days, then please consider volunteering in 2013.
To RSVP, please call our Volunteer Department: (513-) 559-7736 or email volunteers@cincinnatizoo.org
Become a CREW Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife.
As a CREW volunteer you will have opportunities to:
- Gain the skills, training and support needed for designated areas at CREW (i.e., Plant Lab. Public Exhibit, Building Tours).
- Interact with the public at interactive carts on Zoo grounds and presenting programs and tours to student and adults.
- Have access to programs on the latest updates from the CREW scientists.
- Receive invitations to special Zoo events and CREW social activities.
- Make new friends, learn about endangered species as well as CREW’s research and conservation projects.
- Make a difference while having fun!
If volunteering at CREW interests you, please call the Volunteer Office at 513-559-7736 or email: volunteers@cincinnatizoo.org
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.
