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Adult Volunteer Application Form

Adult Volunteer Application Form

  • Experience and Interest

  • (Please indicate the languages you are fluent in)
  • Opportunities with an * indicate additional training and/or applications necessary, while those with an ** indicate opportunities that are currently on hold due to the ongoing pandemic.
  • Waiver

    The Houston Zoo, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Houston Zoo, Inc. not to discriminate against any applicant on the basis of sex, race, color, age, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran or any other protected trait.

    By typing my name in the box below, I agree I am applying for a volunteer opportunity at the Houston Zoo. I understand I must be invited to a meet and greet for consideration. If invited to volunteer, I understand I must pass a criminal background check, provide proof of a current negative TB test, attend a volunteer orientation, and sign a release of photo and liability. I agree to volunteer at least 60 hours per year in accordance with Houston Zoo guidelines.
  • Next Steps

    After submitting your application you should receive an automated reply email. If you do not get this email, your application was not submitted successfully (be sure to check your spam email folder). Please visit http://www.houstonzoo.org/volunteer for updates on the application review timeline. We will typically contact you the week after we stop accepting applications.