General - 03_Zoo Serve Day - August 22, 2026

Zoo Volunteer Serve Day @ the Montgomery Zoo is an opportunity to spend some time outside and giving back to the community and Zoo.  This is a great way for groups, clubs, businesses, and students to earn volunteer/community service hours.

Volunteers are needed to rake leaves, general clean up around the Zoo and other projects including helping with some of the animal exhibits, and in our Education and Vet clinic areas.

Zoo Volunteer Serve Day shifts (available Saturday only) 

Volunteers may serve multiple shifts or one, please register for each shift you plan on serving
    -- Event morning shift: 9am – 12pm (noon) (3 hours)
    -- Event afternoon shift: 1pm – 4pm (3 hours)
    -- Event entire day: 9am - 4pm (12-1pm break) (6 hours)
             -- volunteers are asked to serve the entire shift, shifts may not be divided
             -- Snacks and drinks will be provided.
             -- If you have special dietary needs, please make sure to bring your food / drink
                 for your own safety and well-being.

Approximately 2-3 days prior to your serve day at the Montgomery Zoo, a confirmation will be sent to you.  Below are a few things to note prior to your arrival. 

On the day of your serve
Where do I go?  On the day of your serve, please arrive at the Montgomery Zoo’s Main Admissions Gate (2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110). Please arrive at your scheduled serve time, and someone from our team will be there to greet you. 

Important note: All volunteers must be at least 12 years old. Volunteers 12-15 years old must also have a parent/chaperone volunteer alongside them at all times.  Anyone under age 18 must have parental consent.  Anyone in your group not fitting these qualifications will not be allowed to volunteer.

Dress code: Please dress appropriate to volunteer outside. All volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes.  No flip-flops, sandals, and/or sliders. Shorts are acceptable; however, shorts cannot be shorter than two inches from the top of the knee.   

Food / drinks: We will provide bottled water and select snacks.  If you have any special dietary needs, please make sure to bring that along with you for your safety and well-being.  

If you have any additional questions, please contact me by any of the means listed below.  Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at the Montgomery Zoo!

Steven C. Pierce  /  (334) 306-4253  /  scpierce@montgomeryal.gov

Qualifications Required

  • Do you understand that most volunteer positions require you to stand/walk the majority of the time and may be outside in various weather conditions? Must be Yes, I have no limitations

Schedule Summary

This activity has the following schedule


Date Start Time End Time
Saturday, August 22, 2026 9:00 AM 12:00 PM
Saturday, August 22, 2026 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Saturday, August 22, 2026 1:00 PM 4:00 PM