Reid Park Zoo Mission:
To connect people with animals, inspiring the protection of wild animals and wild places.
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Volunteer Calendar
Volunteer Calendar
contact us
contact us
Please contact the Volunteer Services Department at (520)837-8088 or email volunteer@reidparkzoo.org with questions.
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteer opportunities
Upcoming Training Opportunities
(All volunteers are eligible unless otherwise noted.)
RSVP to volunteer@reidparkzoo.org to attend.
Interested in Becoming an Interpretive Volunteer? Attend ONE Interpretive Cart Preview to Learn More.
Interpretive Cart Preview:
Saturday, February 21st, 11am-1:15pm (w/Linda)
Sunday, March 1st 12n-2:15 pm (w/Paul)
Four-day Interpretive Training:
Attendance is required at each day:
March 7, 8, 22 & 29, 9am-2pm.
Animal Welfare Observation Training (age 16 and older)
Wednesday, March 11 OR
Saturday, March 28th -12n-2:30pm
GOATYARD Volunteers (age 18 and older)
If you are a current volunteer and would like an opportunity to assist in an animal area, the goatyard volunteer opportunity may be great for you. This role is physically demanding, requires lifting, current vaccinations and a weekly ongoing commitment.
Phone Numbers
Emergency ONLY
(lost child, medical, fire, escaped animal, guest in a habitat, guest using a weapon)
ZOO Emergency 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
520-837-8088 (Anne)
520-837-8083 (Supervisor)
Education Department Main Number (Education Staff)
520-837-8200
Volunteer Morning Meeting
Volunteer Morning Meeting
8:30 am everyday in the Volunteer Breakroom and Zoom
Caught BEEing Amazing Nomination Form
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, Andean bears, tamanduas
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.
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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