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.
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AFZ Camera Club
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.
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Children's Zoo
Want to find out what it is like to be a zookeeper? Join the Children's Zoo team and get hands-on experience with a wide variety of domestic and exotic animals. Learn about and participate in zookeeping duties by caring for the animal collection, working in the petting yard, assisting with live animal presentations and educational stations and helping to create animal enrichment "toys". This is the best volunteer opportunity for hands-on animal care.
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.
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Volunteer Ambassador
If you are an adult that adores animals, this is the right program for you! Volunteer Ambassadors help with conservation stations, backyard wildlife habitats, Zoo-wide interpretation, special events, animal trail interpretation and more!
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Hospitality Team
Help the Zoo put its best foot forward by meeting, greeting and helping visitors enjoy their time in our garden. Roam the Zoo assisting guests or work special events during and after Zoo hours.
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-10:30pm 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 a plus!