Zoo Boise

Zoo Naturalists work with the public to raise funds for conservation and to educate guests about the zoo, our habitats, and our conservation mission. Depending on the season, Zoo Naturalists may host education discovery stations; present on animal ambassadors; and manage the giraffe feeding encounter, sloth bear feeding encounter, Zoo Farm, or Butterflies in Bloom experience.

Responsibilities: Zoo Naturalists collect required fees at the animal encounters. They provide guest education as it pertains to the habitats that are around or the encounters that are being conducted. They possess excellent customer service skills. They inspire guests to get involved in our mission of conservation. They ensure the safety of all animal ambassadors and the animals involved in public animal encounters. They operate the zoo-wide radio.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must commit to one shift per week from April – October
• Shift times are Monday through Sunday from 10:00am – 1:15pm and 1:00pm – 4:15pm
• Attend a group volunteer interview
• Participate in an 8-hour volunteer orientation
• Pay a $50 program fee
  • Note: financial assistance is available, please contact the Volunteer Services Office for more details
• Abide by all policies in the Volunteer Handbook
• Enjoy working with people of all ages
• Desire to further develop customer service, public speaking, and teaching skills (training provided)
• Interested in educating the public about wildlife conservation
• Must submit a negative TB test at own expense annually
• Must be willing to submit to a Federal background check if deemed necessary by Zoo Boise staff