VOLUNTEER OR INTERN AT THE ZOO
Thank you for your interest in the Memphis Zoo's volunteer program. We are very pleased to have an active and dedicated group of volunteers making a difference at the Memphis Zoo.
VOLUNTEERS:
Volunteering requires a genuine commitment on your part and can be a very fulfilling and rewarding experience. We have many different volunteer opportunities in almost every department. To see the list of areas you can volunteer with,
click here. If you decide that the Memphis Zoo is the right organization for you, please complete the
Volunteer Application and fax it to (901) 333-6501 or by mail to:
- Memphis Zoo Volunteer Coordinator
- 2000 Prentiss Place
- Memphis, TN 38112
Have a group that wants to volunteer?
Attention Civic Organizations: We Need Your Help!
If
your organization is looking for opportunities to contribute volunteer
hours, please consider the Memphis Zoo! We offer a fun and exciting
atmosphere, and there are many different ways you group can help.
Submit the
Group Volunteer Application. Please contact our volunteer coordinator by calling (901) 333-6500 ext.
6497.
DOCENTS:
Ready to move to the next level of volunteer work here at the Zoo?
Become a docent. A docent is a specially trained Zoo volunteer who interacts with the
public at animal exhibits, gives guided tours, assists with educational
classes, volunteers with special events as well as a variety of other
activities that aid the Zoo in fulfilling its mission.
If you have a few hours a week to come to the Zoo, you can be part of one of the most fun and satisfying volunteer programs anywhere ... and we’ll train you! Click here for more information on becoming a docent.
Internships:
Qualifications: All applicants must have completed their freshman year at an accredited college or university, and must be maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA in the area of their major. Only applicants majoring in the sciences will be considered for animal care internships, however students in any field may apply for administrative positions. All Memphis Zoo internships are unpaid. Interns will be considered volunteers, and will operate under the supervision of the Volunteer Coordinator, as well as their animal area supervisiors.
To check the list of available internship areas, click here.
The Memphis Zoo will be happy to facilitate any projects or presentations deemed necesssary for credit. ALL PROJECTS MUST BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY ZOO STAFF SUPERVISOR.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a vital part of our great Zoo!