Fresno Chaffee Zoo is always in need of volunteers to help with events, office work, grounds maintenance, education programs, animal care and just about anything else you could think of! Most volunteer opportunities are for adults 18 and older.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Zoo, please click here to send your information to our volunteer coordinator or call 559-498-5945.

Special Events Volunteer
Volunteers assist with Zoo fundraising events such as Breakfast with the Animals, ZooToDo, Ice Cream Zoofari and ZooBoo. Responsibilities could include serving food, selling raffle tickets, checking in vendors or event cleanup. For fundraising events we prefer to work with groups represented by one contact person, but individuals can be taken as needed.

Clerical Support Volunteer
Volunteers assist Zoo staff with answering phones, copying, filing and helping with mailings.

Animal Care Assistant
Volunteers work with the animal staff to prepare food and maintain exhibits.

Horticulture Assistant
Volunteers assist the horticulture department with the care and maintenance of the grounds.

Zoolynx Docent
Docents act as ambassadors of the Zoo and form the core of our educational volunteers. Training and uniform required. Our next docent training class begins September 5, 2008. If you are interested in becoming a Docent, call our Volunteer Coordinator at 559-498-5920 for more information or to apply for the fall 2008 training class. Deadline to apply for the fall 2008 class is August 13, 2008.

Zoo Adventures Jr. Counselor
This is a special volunteer opportunity for individuals ages 14-17 during our Zoo Adventures programs. Volunteers assist the education department staff with spring, summer and fall programs for children and participate in a valuable experience while helping kids to understand and appreciate the natural world.