Volunteer Programs

Z.O.O. Crew After-School Program

Supported through a grant by the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation’s YES! Fund

Help care for the zoo’s education animal ambassadors while exploring a whole new career path! Team members will learn respect for animals, life and work skills, while contributing to their community. This volunteer after-school program runs 3pm-5pm Monday through Friday from September 18 through December 15; optional transportation from school to the zoo provided by Z.O.O. Crew Supervisors. Parents can pick up their child at the zoo’s ticket booth no later than 5:15pm. No participation fee; however, a nominal fee applies to students needing transportation from school to the zoo. To learn more and apply, visit SunsetZoo.com/ Volunteer. Application deadline: Friday, September 1.

Grades

Middle & High School Students

Dates

September 18 – December 15

Adult/Senior Programs

Sunset Zoo Corps

Come celebrate dad with a day out at the Zoo! All dads will be admitted free to the Zoo with another paid admission. We will also have a special surprise for dads while they visit. Come enjoy the day with dad and all the animals!

Conservation Engagement Volunteer

Zoo Operations Volunteer

AM ZOO Crew Volunteer

Engage Sunset Zoo guests directly through conservation and other hands-on interactions to promote the Zoo’s conservation mission.

Assist the administrative team with office tasks that help keep the Zoo moving forward.

Provide for the well-being of the ambassador animals in our care in the Education Department.

Keeper Assistant

Provide Sunset Zoo’s zookeeper staff with regular support in their day-to-day tasks.

Landscape Volunteer

Support the beautification and local conservation efforts of Sunset Zoo by tending to the many onsite gardens.

Training for each opportunity consists of an orientation training and a unique series of on-the-job trainings to familiarize volunteers with the associated volunteer responsibilities. Orientation is comprised of both online and in-person sessions. There is a $10 registration fee. Registration is accomplished by completing the online volunteer registration form and successfully paying the registration fee. Once you complete this registration form, you will receive an email with a link to our online payment system. Proceed to the payment system and pay your registration fee to complete the registration process. The receipt for your payment will include the link to the Google Classroom. More details available at www.SunsetZoo.com/Volunteer.