The Toledo Zoo is accepting applications for adults interested in volunteering at the zoo. This is a
great way for people 18 and over to get involved in the community and meet new people while learning
about animals and conservation.
Three primary volunteer programs are available: Exhibit Guides, Zoo Educators (Zoo Eds) and clerical
volunteers.
Exhibit Guides work on zoo grounds to educate the public about zoo animals and maintain visitor traffic
flow through the exhibits in a timely, friendly manner. Exhibit Guides also help ensure the safety of
the animals and the visitors while promoting a positive viewing experience for everyone. The primary
areas needing Exhibit Guides this year are the all-new Penguin Beach and ‘Keet Retreat sponsored by BP.

Zoo Eds work on and off zoo grounds to engage visitors, assist with educational activities and biofacts
(biological artifact), introduce visitors to live program animals, and offer scripted interpretive
programs at key zoo exhibits. The primary areas needing Zoo-Eds this year are the all-new Penguin Beach
and ‘Keet Retreat sponsored by BP.
Clerical volunteers help prepare mailings, stuff envelopes, collate and organize binders and enter data.

"When people consider volunteering at the zoo, they typically think about the animal areas or our
education department," Bill Davis, the zoo’s volunteer manager, said. "But the Zoo has several
offices that also want help – clerical volunteers are wonderful people for whom we have a real
need."
For more information about volunteer programs, visit toledozoo.org/volunteers or contact Davis at
419-385-5721 or [email protected].