Reid Park Zoo's mission is to connect people with animals, inspiring the protection of wild animals and wild places.
Reid Park Zoo's mission is to connect people with animals, inspiring the protection of wild animals and wild places.
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If you have questions or needs, please contact the Volunteer Services Department at
(520)837-8299 or email volunteer@reidparkzoo.org
Interested in Becoming an Interpretive Volunteer?
Attend ONE Interpretive Cart Review to Learn More.
Interpretive Cart Review: (Please RSVP with Anne to attend)
Wednesday, January 14th, 9am-11:15am
Sunday, January 25th, Noon-2:15pm
Tuesday, February 10th, 9am-11:15am
Saturday, February 21st, 11am-1:15pm
Four-day Interpretive Training: Attendance is required at each day:
March 7, 8, 22 & 29, 9am-2pm.
Volunteer Morning Meeting
Volunteer Morning Meeting
8:30 am everyday in the Volunteer Breakroom and Zoom
Emergency ONLY Phone Number:
Emergencies = lost child, medical, fire, escaped animal, guest in a habitat, guest using a weapon
(520) 496-0156
Non-emergency Phone Numbers (call in the order listed):
Guest Service Supervisor Direct Number (Michael/Lou)
520-837-8226
Guest Service Department Main Number (Cashiers)
520-791-4760
Volunteer Services Main Number (Carrie/Anne)
520-837-8299
Education Department Main Number (Education Staff)
520-837-8200
Zoo Updates:
Zoo hours 9:00am-4:00pm
Giraffe encounter Sunday-Saturday 10:00am-10:45am and additional on Saturdays & Sundays noon-12:30pm
Goat encounter Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:30am-10:00am
Education Staff animal encounter 11:00am (when staff are available, check the event board)
Keeper Experiences 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, and 2:00pm daily
Animal Updates:
Animal intros: elephants
Rhinos in habitat: Fireball PM and Yebonga AM.
Rainbow and Chica, Blue-and-yellow Macaws, are back in the satellite extension of the Flight Connection Aviary. There are signs explaining Chica's feather plucking behavior and permanent signs will have a QR code with a link to more information.
Construction Updates:
Pathway to Asia construction is moving along. Completion is expected for Winter 2026.
Better Impact
Better Impact
Better Impact is Reid Park Zoo's hub for all things volunteering! Sign up for volunteer shifts, log volunteer hours and continuing education units, and get important announcements. Use the links below to be directed to Better Impact and log into your account, or download the free mobile app "My Impact" on your phone from the app store.
CollaborNation
CollaborNation
If you are a Zoo Crew or Docent volunteer, you have a free account with CollaborNation! If you are not a Zoo Crew or Docent volunteer, and would like access to CollaborNation, please contact the Volunteer Department. Access trainings from Reid Park Zoo and other organizations on animals, conservation, and other Zoo specific topics. Most of the courses are free and can be counted as continuing education units.
Webcams
Webcams
Have you checked out the webcams on the Reid Park Zoo website? Volunteers have the opportunity to run the webcams from home! If you are interested in running the webcams, please contact the Volunteer Department.
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