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Join Our Volunteer Team

Frank Buck Zoo volunteers are an integral part of the Frank Buck Zoo visitor experience. By joining our team and committing your valuable time to such a great cause, you receive the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts have a positive effect on all our visitors, animals, and community.

"Volunteers don't get paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless!"  -  Sherry Anderson

Frank Buck Zoo requires the following of all volunteer applicants:

* Commitment of at least 1 day a month (two shifts available).
* Completed volunteer application & background check.
* Volunteer orientation and training.

A $35 fee is required for this volunteer program to cover cost of t-shirt and training materials.

 

As an education volunteer, once you are trained to do so, you will
assist the Education Coordinator and education interns with:


Care of education's small animal collection
Children's Party Host
Public giraffe feeding
Onsite programs
Onsite interpretation
Outreach programs
Prep of animal diets
Summer Day camps
Special events
Zoo promotions

 

Please fill out Click here for Application
mail to:


Attn:
Ryan Herman
Frank Buck Zoo
1000 W. California St.
Gainesville, TX 76240
Phone (940)727-9097

Email
rherman@cogtx.org