Keeper Aide Application Form

This form is only for current Houston Zoo Volunteers who have met specific requirements.

Email*

After receiving your application, it will be passed onto the departments for review. If interested, a supervisor from the department will contact you. Before being accepted as a keeper aide, you must meet with a supervisor in a section of choice to discuss the requirements of the section you chose and make sure you are a good fit for the section. Please list two dates and times at least two weeks from now that would be good for you to interview with a supervisor.

What time(s) of day are you available to interview?*

Please answer the following questions with as much information as you can provide. This will help each section get to know you better as a candidate.

Why do you want to volunteer as a Keeper Aide?*

Why do you want to volunteer with the section you have selected?*

Do you have previous experience working with animals (include Contact Yard)?*

What strengths do you have that will assist you in a Keeper Aide role?*

Do you have any limitations, physical or otherwise, that would prevent you from performing all the tasks of a Keeper Aide?*

Please read and acknowledge the following statements.

The following questions will help you gain an understanding of some of the things you can expect from volunteering in a keeper aide sections. Please read them carefully and answer honestly.

Which animals make you uncomfortable?

Please note any questions or concerns you have about this program.

That's everything! Submit your application to be considered for a Keeper Aide position.