Volunteering

Making the Decision to Volunteer

Love life, engage in it, give it all you’ve got.  Love it with a passion, because life truly does give back, many times over, what you put into it.  We are searching for people who want to show their love of wildlife and conservation, and are willing to show this love by becoming one of our volunteers.  Our volunteers are one of the most important assets of the Capital of Texas Zoo.

Our volunteers work hand in hand with the zoo staff in all aspects of the zoo’s operation, from assisting zoo visitors, presenting educational programs, helping zookeepers with animal care, assisting horticulture staff with maintaining the botanical collection, and providing a safe and fun atmosphere for our patrons. There are a wide variety of opportunities available. 

Currently we are searching for responsible people who can volunteer a minimum of 1 or 2 days per month, we have found that most volunteers fall in love with our animals and in turn devote 2-4 days a month to the zoo.

All potential volunteers are interviewed, and all volunteers must complete a new volunteer orientation and tuberculosis screening prior to beginning service. Volunteers are chosen based upon the needs of the zoo. Some positions have specific age or previous experience requirements, as noted in the descriptions.

If you answered yes to these questions then come join the Capital of Texas Zoo as a volunteer Junior Keeper.

Junior Keepers work side by side with a zookeeper in many of the areas of running a zoo, and also learning some cool animal facts and animal behaviors. Of course, this means expect to do everything from scooping poop to feeding a baby animal!

Junior Keepers are encouraged to come to the zoo as often as possible, as long as it has been coordinated with one of the staff.

For safety reasons, Junior Keepers must be responsible and follow directions

Volunteer Information
Capital of Texas Zoo
376A Jenkins Road
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
Phone: 512-303-6675
email: info@capitaloftexaszoo.org