Become a volunteer at The Children’s Zoo!
The San Francisco Zoological Society’s highest priorities are providing quality animal care, advancing wildlife conservation, and educating visitors about nature by connecting them with animals. If you have a sincere interest in animals and conservation, enjoy working with people, and are enthusiastic and dependable, our volunteer program is for you.
With a long tradition of domestic farm animals, the Family Farm has always played a key role in connecting zoo visitors with nature, up-close and in person, with a lively collection of wildlife. From goats to pigs, donkeys and horses, and even a few alpaca, the Farm is a place of diverse species that showcase the unique features on which humans have come depend on over hundreds of years. And all have an important message of conservation to tell.
In addition to learning about the animals in our collection, you will be caring for and teaching visitors about the SF Zoo’s farm animals. The animal care tasks of volunteers include monitoring the contact yard, setting up enrichment, preparing diets, washing dishes, raking, and other cleaning tasks. Even on your first day, you will begin meeting our animals and sharing their stories with visitors!
Have a Question? E-mail [email protected].
Volunteer applicants should expect the following:
- Must be 18 years of age and over
- Must participate in an online interview
- Must complete a background check ($50)
- Must purchase a uniform set ($30)
- Available Shifts are 9am-1pm or 9am-4pm
- Minimum commitment of 2 days per month for 6 months
- Capable of working independently and on a team
For additional information, email: [email protected]
Ready to join?
Download the form here or fill out the form below to be part of our amazing group of volunteers!
