Both serious-amateur and professional photographers will have a chance to improve their skills and contribute digital images, slides, prints and other photographic services to the Zoo. The group meets monthly, and Zoo membership is required. Click here for more information.

Career Internships

Career internships offer ambitious individuals a chance to gain valuable work experience in an exciting and dynamic atmosphere. We seek professionally-minded, motivated, energetic and capable people for our high-level internship positions. Click here for more information.

 

Conservation Stewards

Conservation Stewards provide interpretation and support for the “Trail of the Lorax” exhibit between April 1 and October 31, 2012. Successful volunteers will assist in delivering the experience by engaging guests at the action step station, being an assistant to the storytelling station and introducing the exhibit. During all activities, Conservation Steward will be sharing the Zoo’s message about conservation particularly habitat destruction. Conservation Stewards may work alone or be paired with education staff and volunteers. Adults and teens over the age of 14 who have completed at least one year of high school are welcome to apply. Deadline to apply is May 15.

Docents

Docents participate in a variety of programs to support the Zoo. They give guided tours, ranging from general tours to special tours on adaptations, endangered species, habitats, Zoo horticulture, art and architecture. Docents also staff Just Ask carts and mobile stations located throughout the Zoo using artifacts and biofacts to engage the public in conversation, answer questions and serve as interpreters of the animal kingdom. Click here for more information.

Night Flight Volunteer Crew

Night Flight is a night jam packed with activities for kids ages 6-12. You will be working side by side with the Night Flight staff to help guests create memories to last a lifetime!

We meet every Friday and Saturday evening from 6pm-10:30 p.m. in the Philadelphia Zoo Treehouse. Crew members greet guests, provide support for Night Hikes and assist with themed activities throughout the evening. This is a high-energy program and we are seeking volunteers who can walk briskly for 30 minutes, lift 25 lbs and stand for extended periods of time. Previous experience working with children is a big plus.

Night Flight runs every Friday and Saturday evening in October, November and January through June. Night Flight crew members are required to volunteer for at least two shifts per month.

Office Assistance

Assist the Zoo by offering your office skills in accounting, animal records, development, education, graphics, human resources, marketing, membership, nutrition, pathology and volunteer departments. Assignments are Monday through Friday. Computer skills are typically required. Availability of positions varies.

Outreach Volunteer

Join the region’s premiere live animal educational program to teach thousands about animals and what we can do to help protect our precious natural resources. Outreach volunteers ride along with Traveling Educators to help support conservation education across the Delaware Valley! We will provide all of the information that you need to be a part of our team. This is a high energy program and we are seeking active volunteers who can talk with our guests about conservation and animals.

Requires a commitment of two shifts per month. Weekday shifts are scheduled between 7 a.m to 2 p.m. and weekend shifts are scheduled between 9 a.m. to 8 .pm. Previous experience working with children and adults is a big plus.

The Outreach Volunteer program is currently full. If you would like to be considered for this program, please submit an application which will be kept on file until positions become available again.