Canada Day at the Edmonton Valley Zoo!

Oh Canada! “Get Closer” as the Zoo celebrates not only Canada’s birthday, but the Zoo’s and Lucy’s as well! At the big birthday bash, take part in our scavenger hunt, learn to paint like Lucy, enjoy live music and learn about all of our Canadian animal friends! Don’t forget to sing Happy Birthday to Lucy and enjoy a mini cupcake!

Last but not least, make sure you help us sing “Happy Birthday” to Lucy the elephant! We will be celebrating her 39th birthday by surprising her with a massive maple flavoured red & white popsicle! What a cool way to cap off Canada Day at the Edmonton Valley Zoo!

Activity Shifts Start End
Canada Day - Cupcake Servers! 0 7/1/2016 7/1/2016
Canada Day Activities Assistant 0 7/1/2016 7/1/2016
Canada Day Craft Assistant 0 7/1/2016 7/1/2016
Canada Day Photo Booth Assistant 0 7/1/2016 7/1/2016
Canada Day Scavenger Hunt Assistant 0 7/1/2016 7/1/2016
Canada Day Science Facilitators 0 7/1/2016 7/1/2016
Event Greeter/Visitor Survey Assistants 0 7/1/2016 7/1/2016
Paint Like Lucy Facilitator 0 7/1/2016 7/1/2016

Save Our Sea Ice Day

Did you know that the Edmonton Valley Zoo is an ambassador for Polar Bears International? Together we are fighting against climate change, helping our arctic friends from losing their homes! Arctic crafts, science experiments, and other activities are sure to keep you busy. Learn how you too can be an ambassador for Saving Our Sea Ice!
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Actic Sea Ice Science Assistant 1 7/10/2016 7/10/2016
Arctic Activity Station Assistant! 1 7/10/2016 7/10/2016
Photo Booth Assistant 0 7/10/2016 7/10/2016
Save Our Sea Ice Craft Assistants 0 7/10/2016 7/10/2016

Valley Zoo Development Society

The Valley Zoo Development Society’s (VZDS) mission is to raise funds and promote awareness to ensure the continued development of the Valley Zoo.

This is achieved through the events and various programs that the VZDS runs throughout the year. Currently there are three fundraising events that the VZDS organizes; Zoofest, Campin for the Critters and Art in the Wild. Programs that the VZDS run include the Adopt an Animal program and Lucy the Elephant Art.

Each year the VZDS donates thousands to the Edmonton Valley Zoo for development and continual improvement. Past projects that the VZDS has contributed to include the elephant house, the red panda exhibit, the lemur habitat, upgrades to the Zoo veterinary clinic and upgrades to the big horned sheep exhibit.

The VZDS also donates money to various charities including the Elephant Foundation and Snow Leopard Trust.

Recently the VZDS has committed to raising over $8 million dollars to fund the Natures Wild Back Yard portion of the Valley Zoo Revitalization project.
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Festival of Light Planning Committee 1 2/1/2016 12/17/2016

Volunteer Education Ambassador

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Volunteer Education Ambassador General Recruitment 1

Zookeeper Assistant

Assist Zookeepers cleaning enclosures, and feeding animals. There is no direct contact with animals on most shifts. A consistant 4 hours/week year round commintent needed. Appropriate clothing required
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Zookeeper Assistant General Recruitment 1

Mission Statement

A special place that inspires love and learning of animals and nature.