Elder Yang, Elder Smith and Elder Allen taking a break from helping
the Society set up for a Corporate Night.
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The Zoo Needs You!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Henry Vilas Zoo. We would love to have you! Most of our volunteer oppurtunities are in the warmer months of spring, summer and fall. We have many different opportunities for individuals or groups interested in volunteering. Different opportunities include:
Halloween
Zoo Run Run
*Train Conductor and Carousel Engineer
Face of the Zoo
Special Projects
Animal Ambassador
EdZOOcation
Henry the Lion
Why Volunteer? What is in it for you?
- Make new friends
- Network with the community
- Explore career and personal interests
- Earn great recommendations for future employment or college applications
- Develop marketable job skills
- Build your resume
- Enrich your education
- Uncover hidden skills and talents
- Increase your self-confidence
- Make a difference in your local community
- Have fun!!!
"We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give."
-Winston Churchill
Volunteer Testimonial:
"My experience volunteering at the Henry Vilas Zoo has been great. Seeing the children's smiles when they come into the zoo makes the time I spend here worthwhile. It's a great way to help out in the community!"
Lindsay Quella, Informational Volunteer
Any other questions or comments? Feel free to email the volunteer coordinator, Ann De Tienne at ann@vilaszoo.org or call 608-258-9490.
Please note:
There are limited oppurtunities to work directly with the educational animals. Keepers do all the enrichment and the cleaning of enclosures.
Initial Volunteer Application
Please fill out the form below and it will be emailed to the Volunteer Coordinator.
Please complete all required fields.
