Opportunities

Giving is the Greatest Gift.

Adult Volunteers

Applications Now Being Accepted - see "Requirements" for details!


Local Opportunities

Help spot Amphibians in Colorado with FrogWatch USA!!

Due to habitat destruction and environmental changes, amphibians globally need our help!  Volunteering for FrogWatch USA is a great way to get involved in establishing some baseline information on amphibian population distributions locally around the Pikes Peak region. Learn how you can be apart of FrogWatch USA.


Pawnee Montane Skipper Surveys

For the past three years, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has been involved with the conservation of the Pawnee Montane Skipper by supporting annual surveys of the skipper’s habitat and restoration of habitat, both financially and through recruitment of volunteers.

This year’s surveys will take place at the end of August and beginning of September. Exact dates will be determined by the skipper’s flight time, which is dependant on weather conditions and food plants. Tentative dates are August 25-27, and August 30-September 3.

Volunteers should come prepared for a day in the field, bringing lunch, sunscreen, water and rain protection. Surveys are over rough and often steep terrain, not on trails, so plan accordingly. Experience is not necessary, as inexperienced surveyors will be paired up with experienced, but we have been asked for experienced volunteers on the first 3 days.

If you are interested in volunteering, or have questions please e-mail Heidi Genter at hgenter@cmzoo.org


Zoo Opportunities

There are lots of things that need to be done here! Each department has a list of daily jobs, and we rely on help from volunteers to get them all done. To choose the job that suits you, browse the list of Zoo departments:

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Animals

Positions in the animal department are requested by the majority of our volunteers. If you can work a minimum of 16 hours each month, you can assist Zookeepers in cleaning and maintaining the animal enclosures—a physically demanding, but rewarding job.

What you'll do...

  • Assist Zookeepers with exhibit modifications.
  • Make minor repairs to animal enclosures.
  • Hose down exhibits.
  • Rake animal areas.
  • Spread straw.
  • Prepare animal diets.

Note: For the safety of our animals and volunteers, the Zoo does not allow volunteers to have physical contact with the animals unless given specific permission. Proximity to animals may also be limited.

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Horticulture

Help the horticulture and grounds department keep the Zoo looking great by performing a variety of tasks, depending on the season and weather.

What you'll do...

  • Mulch, weed or water to maintain the gardens.
  • Plant new exhibits or beds.
  • Assist with the holiday lights display.
  • Rake leaves and sweep the grounds....
  • Remove posts, build fences or move soil.
  • Help with other projects that arise.
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Membership

Volunteer for the membership department to help us recruit new Zoo members and encourage current members to renew their memberships. Volunteers should enjoy clerical work.

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What you'll do...

  • Prepare mailings
  • Assist in Adopt an Animal projects.
  • Preform administrative duties such as organizing and filing.
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Special Events

The special events department is proud to offer a variety of special events throughout the year. We rely on help from volunteers to plan and execute these events because they bring a large number of visitors to the Zoo.

Events include...

  • Teddy Bear Days
  • Boo at the Zoo
  • Winter WildLand
  • Earth Day

and many more

What you'll do...

  • Help set up events.
  • Staff events.
  • Clean up after events.
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Education

Education plays an important role in what the Zoo is all about. By volunteering for this department, you'll learn a lot about the Zoo and its animals.

What you'll do...

  • Assist in organizing craft projects and demonstrations.
  • Assist with lesson plan development.
  • Assisting with Education program promotion.
  • Perform administrative duties such as organizing, filing.
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Teen Opportunities

Zoo Crew

Designed for teens between 12 and 17 years old, the Zoo Crew Program helps young people become more involved with the Zoo. They'll spend numerous hours a week during the summer months helping out with a variety of tasks.

Get more information about Zoo Crew


Jr. Zookeepers

Designed for teens between 14 and 17 years old, the Jr. Zookeeper Program helps teens understand what it takes to be a zookeeper! The teens work side by side with keeper staff on daily tasks that include cleaning, preparing diets and observing training practices.

Get more information about the Jr. Zookeeper program

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Special Talents & Resources

Volunteers with special talents and skills are a treasure. If you think you have something special to offer, the Zoo needs you! 

Here are some of the skills volunteers have brought
to our Zoo:

  • Photography
  • Comedy
  • Artistic ability
  • Magic
  • Face painting
  • Fund-raising
  • Working with children
  • Storytelling
  • Acting
  • Musical ability