You’re invited to swing into action as a Houston Zoo volunteer!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Houston Zoo. 
 

Houston Zoo Volunteers shall:

• Submit an application
• Be invited to interview
• Pass a criminal background check
• Wear the Houston Zoo Volunteer uniform and badge while on Zoo property volunteering
• Pay a one time $45 fee to offset the cost of your Volunteer uniform shirt, processing your application, a nametag and training materials
• Attend a new Volunteer Orientation
• Commit to a minimum of 1 year of service with 50 hours per year (an average of 4 hours per month)  
• Sign a release of liability form
• Abide by Zoo policies and procedures set forth in the volunteer manual
• Attend designated training and continuing education classes for the service area(s) you assist  

For more information about Adult volunteers
and current opportunities, please click here.

The Houston Zoo provides volunteers:

• An introductory orientation session, which includes volunteer training

• A Volunteer Handbook outlining guidelines and policies
• Skills, training, and support materials needed for designated service area or areas
• Continuing Education opportunities
• Our bi-weekly email newsletter
• Invitations to special Zoo events and annual volunteer functions
• Discounts on food concessions and at the gift shop, and discounts on all levels of membership
• Opportunities to develop new skills, make new friends, and learn more about the Zoo's animal collection and conservation efforts

If you are under the age of 18, consider our Teen Volunteer program. 

If you are interested in a group volunteer opportunity at the Zoo,
please visit the Group Volunteer page of our website.