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Houston Zoo Group Volunteers
The Houston Zoo welcomes corporate, school and other volunteer groups to help fulfill the Zoo's project needs. All group volunteers must be age 13 or older. The Houston Zoo requires at least one adult chaperone for every 5 volunteers under the age of 18.
Group volunteers are typically scheduled for projects/shifts lasting up to four hours. Most Zoo projects can accommodate a group size of 30 or less.
Project Categories
Outdoor Projects
Raking leaves, moving substrate (soil, sand, rocks, gravel), planting shrubs, flowers, etc. Each project will vary depending on the needs of the Zoo and the interest of the group.
Indoor Projects
Preparing materials for programs, sorting items for special events, stuffing membership or event bags, etc. The exact project will vary due to the time of year and needs of the Zoo.
Special Events
Helping with Zoo event setup, greeting guests, manning craft and activity tables, providing event support, cleanup etc. Major Zoo events include Zoobilee in the spring and Zoo Boo in the fall. The activities at each event vary greatly, but each one offers your group the opportunity to interact with Zoo guests during fun and interactive activities around the Zoo.
Group Projects are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Paul Bishop at 713-533-6549 or pbishop@houstonzoo.org for more information.
