To view available volunteer opportunities please visit the Reid Park Zoo website for position descriptions and applications.
If you have questions or concerns at any time, please contact the Volunteer Department at
520-837-8299 or email volunteer@reidparkzoo.org
Animal Well-being
Animal well-being has the highest priority in everything we do.
We believe that animals are the best ambassadors for their species when they are happy,
healthy and comfortable.
We believe that everyone has a part in animal well-being and value any concerns
brought forward, responding swiftly, thoughtfully, and compassionately.
Conservation and Sustainability
Conservation and sustainability are the guiding compass of our work and actions.
We lead by example, educating and inspiring others to be conservation ambassadors.
We prioritize our conservation efforts within the Zoo, in the region and around the world
to help build a better future for wildlife and our planet, communicating and celebrating
successes.
Kindness
We are welcoming and friendly, creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.
We appreciate diversity, are dedicated to inclusion, and treat everyone with empathy and
respect.
We take the time to think before we react.
We view people as people, not as things or obstacles.
Integrity
We are ethical, transparent, straightforward, and accurate.
We represent the Zoo publicly in a manner that is both affirmative and true.
We acknowledge our mistakes and fix them.
We have the courage to uphold our values.
Dependability
We chip in and help when needed.
We are present, timely, accountable, and ready to make things happen.
We are resourceful in solving problems and meeting people’s diverse needs.
We are reliable and will follow-through on our commitments.
Diversity Equity Accessibility and Inclusion Statement:
To serve Reid Park Zoo guests, our volunteers must reflect our community. We welcome, engage, and respect people of all backgrounds to ensure that diverse voices are represented and heard in support of wild animals and wild places.
Goals:
Engage volunteers in regular, formal and informal DEAI-focused trainings to create a supportive and collaborative volunteer body.
Assess volunteer and intern recruitment, onboarding, and retention methods to increase opportunities.
Increase diversity among Reid Park Zoo volunteers and interns so that it reflects the demographics of the communities we serve.
