There are many different ways for people of all ages to volunteer at the Zoo.
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
This award is given in memory of an outstanding youth volunteer named Jonathon Michael Heaton who gave over 3,000 volunteer hours to our Zoo. In 1999, Jonathon died of a heart attack from a congenital heart condition. His dedication and … Find Out More
This year’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was held Sunday, August 11, to thank those who selflessly give of their time and talent to the Zoo. From June 2012 to June 2013, our volunteers contributed 62,801 hours to the Zoo from … Find Out More
Volunteers mean a great deal to the success of the Zoo. Thanks to the following groups for lending a helping hand to keep our Zoo beautiful. Mercy Academy Mercy Academy freshmen assisted our Horticulture Department on April 25 and 26 … Find Out More