Henry Vilas Zoo : Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities. Image of volunteers enjoying a break.

Elder Yang, Elder Smith and Elder Allen taking a break from helping
the Friends of the Zoo set up for a Corporate Night.

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 opportunities 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

Face of the Zoo

EdZOOcation

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 call 608-258-9490.

Please note:
There are limited opportunities to work directly with the educational animals. Keepers do all the enrichment and the cleaning of enclosures.

Click here to download the Volunteer Handbook

Initial Volunteer Application

Please fill out the form below and it will be emailed to the Volunteer Coordinator.

Please complete all required fields.