There are many different ways for people of all ages to volunteer at the Zoo.
It takes work, dedication and many, many helping hands to make your Louisville Zoo a world-class, award-winning destination for family fun. Meet two of our volunteers who make a huge difference at the Louisville Zoo! Donald Blanton If you see … Find Out More
Do you like spend your “thyme” gardening? Have a “green thumb”? Spring is just around the corner and you might really “dig” the Louisville Zoo’s Adopt-A-Garden Program! The Louisville Zoo’s Horticulture Department is welcoming volunteer garden enthusiasts to participate in the care of our inviting and inspiring park-like setting. Participating … Find Out More
Adopt-a-Garden, the Louisville Zoo’s volunteer botanical gardening program, is seeking experienced gardeners. Find Out More
Volunteers are getting geared up for “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” presented by Meijer. We couldn’t throw such a great party without the support of our wonderful volunteers. Last year more than 1,200 volunteers helped the Zoo prepare for and … Find Out More
This year marks the 22nd year that the Louisville Zoo Youth Board has been changing the lives of teens 13–18 years old. Find Out More
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Orientation set for February 28.
Adopt-a-Garden, the Louisville Zoo’s volunteer botanical gardening program, is seeking experienced gardeners. Find Out More
Thanks to the 2,580 Louisville Zoo volunteers who contributed a remarkable 64,353 hours of service. Their efforts equal 31 full time employees, saving the Zoo over $1,265,585. Wow! In honor of their hard work, the Zoo held our annual … Find Out More
Wonder where many of the Zoo’s keepers come from? A great many of them start their involvement by first volunteering at the Zoo in their teens. Night keeper Cynthia Burger started her first volunteer day in the giraffe area and … Find Out More
Michael S. Mathis was this year’s recipient of the Diane Taylor Spirit Award. The award is named after Coordinator of Volunteers Diane Taylor, and recognizes an adult volunteer who exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism through service and dedication. Michael volunteers … Find Out More
by Kathleen Johnson, Educator There they stood in the heat of the summer with gloves, shovels, trowels, rakes and hoses. These Teen Safari kids were ready to plant their gardens! Some of the teens had planted gardens before, and some … Find Out More