| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast with Bunny - Cleaner / Floater | 6 | 3/30/2025 | 4/13/2025 | |
| Breakfast with Bunny - Craft Station Attendant | 6 | 3/30/2025 | 4/13/2025 | |
| Breakfast with Bunny - Mascot Handler | 6 | 3/30/2025 | 4/13/2025 | |
| Breakfast with Bunny - Registration | 3 | 3/30/2025 | 4/13/2025 | |
| Easter Brunch - Cleaner / Floater | 2 | 4/20/2025 | 4/20/2025 | |
| Easter Brunch - Mascot Handler | 2 | 4/20/2025 | 4/20/2025 | |
| Easter Brunch- Craft Table Assistant | 2 | 4/20/2025 | 4/20/2025 | |
| Easter Brunch- Registration | 2 | 4/20/2025 | 4/20/2025 | |
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Night Out Helper | 8 | 2/7/2025 | 12/12/2025 | |
| One-Day Camp Helper (6-12) | 38 | 1/20/2025 | 12/30/2025 | |
| Zoo to You helper | 20 | 1/23/2025 | 5/30/2025 | |
Join the Rosamond Gifford Zoo as a volunteer for this special day celebrating the rainbow of families in our community! Enjoy special keeper talks, exhibitors, local artisans, entertainment, activities and much more!
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGBTQ+ Family Day of Visibility: Setup | 1 | 5/4/2025 | 5/4/2025 | |
| LGBTQ+ Family Day of Visibility: Storytime guest readers | 2 | 5/4/2025 | 5/4/2025 | |
| LGBTQ+ Family Day of Visibility: Teardown | 1 | 5/4/2025 | 5/4/2025 | |
| LGBTQ+ Family Day of Visibility: General Help - Runners | 2 | 5/4/2025 | 5/4/2025 | |
This two-day event is focused on cleaning the environment, connecting people with nature, and creating sustainable habitats.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Day Cleanup | 1 | 4/22/2025 | 4/22/2025 | |
| Earth Day Cleanup - Gardening Supervision | 1 | 4/22/2025 | 4/22/2025 | |
| Party for the Planet - Event Set-up/ Tear Down & Vendor Gate Assistants | 2 | 4/19/2025 | 4/19/2025 | |
| Party for the Planet - Vendor Coordinator | 2 | 4/19/2025 | 4/19/2025 | |
| Party For the Planet- Sapling Handout Station | 0 | 4/19/2025 | 4/19/2025 | |
Celebrate Senior Citizens at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, by volunteering at this special early-morning experience created especially for senior citizens(62+)!
Seniors will register in advance to receive free admission and complimentary continental breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. They will also enjoy special keeper talks, access to senior-specific exhibitors, tour the zoo and walk the zoo’s scenic Wildlife Trail.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Citizens Day - General Helpers | 1 | 5/14/2025 | 5/14/2025 | |
| Senior Citizens Day - Wildlife Trail Attendants | 1 | 5/14/2025 | 5/14/2025 | |
The Training Tab is for any additional Trainings that Volunteers can complete beyond the New Volunteer Orientation. These can include, but are not limited to
This category IS NOT for any event specific information / training sessions - these will be under each events as appropriate.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training: Why Zoos Matter Class | 1 | 2/9/2025 | 2/9/2025 | |
This category is for Monthly Volunteer Meetings - In person & Virtual, New Volunteer Orientation Meetings and any additional General Meetings (not event specific) that volunteers can attend.
Volunteers will be credited for hours served for meetings. Please pre-register for all meetings, as this is the only way we can send any meeting updates to you!
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Volunteer Meeting - In Person | 5 | 3/6/2025 | 11/5/2025 | |
| Monthly Volunteer Meetings - Virtual | 2 | 2/5/2025 | 10/1/2025 | |
Join us as a volunteer for the Zoo Run Run on April 22! The Zoo Run Run is a fundraising run for the zoo that takes place within the zoo before it opens. If you'd like to be a fundraiser or can't volunteer but want to participate, click here.
Please note that all volunteers should be able to stand for the entirety of their shift. Close-toed shoes required.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoo Run Run - Refreshments | 1 | 4/6/2025 | 4/6/2025 | |
| Zoo Run Run - Starting Line | 1 | 4/6/2025 | 4/6/2025 | |
| Zoo Run Run - Water Station | 1 | 4/6/2025 | 4/6/2025 | |
| Zoo Run Run- Packet Pick Up-Zoo | 1 | 4/5/2025 | 4/5/2025 | |
| Zoo Run Run- Set up | 1 | 4/6/2025 | 4/6/2025 | |
| Zoo Run Run-Finisher Medals | 1 | 4/6/2025 | 4/6/2025 | |
| Zoo Run Run-Registration | 1 | 4/6/2025 | 4/6/2025 | |
| Zoo Run Run-Tear Down | 1 | 4/6/2025 | 4/6/2025 | |
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is dedicated to connecting people to the natural world by providing engaging guest experiences, exceptional animal care and unparalleled conservation education.
