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Animal Nutrition Center Volunteers

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ORGANIZATION: The Dallas Zoo

Nutrition Aide

Animal Nutrition Center Volunteers

Animal Nutrition Center volunteers assist the Zoo’s nutritionist in the preparation of animal diets. If you’ve always wondered what elephants and chimpanzees eat each day, this is a fascinating opportunity to participate in the behind-the-scenes care and feeding routine of our Zoo animals. Volunteers must commit to one morning shift per week Shift hours are from 6:30 am to 12:00 pm.

For more information, email volunteers@DallasZoo.com.

31 Shifts

  • Thu Jun 12, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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  • Fri Jun 13, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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  • Sat Jun 14, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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  • Sun Jun 15, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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  • Mon Jun 16, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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  • Tue Jun 17, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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  • Wed Jun 18, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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  • Thu Jun 19, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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  • Fri Jun 20, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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  • Sat Jun 21, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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  • Sun Jun 22, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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  • Mon Jun 23, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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  • Tue Jun 24, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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  • Wed Jun 25, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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  • Thu Jun 26, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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  • Fri Jun 27, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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  • Sat Jun 28, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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  • Sun Jun 29, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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  • Mon Jun 30, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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  • Tue Jul 01, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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  • Wed Jul 02, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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  • Thu Jul 03, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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  • Fri Jul 04, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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  • Sat Jul 05, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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  • Sun Jul 06, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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  • Mon Jul 07, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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  • Tue Jul 08, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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  • Wed Jul 09, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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  • Thu Jul 10, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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  • Fri Jul 11, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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  • Sat Jul 12, 2025 - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 3
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About The Dallas Zoo

Location:

650 S R L THORNTON FWY, DALLAS, TX 75203, US

Mission Statement

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Dallas Zoo is to conserve wildlife and inspire a passion for nature.

OUR VISION

The Dallas Zoo will become a leading U.S. zoo and a premier entertainment, educational, and visitor attraction in Dallas. We will accomplish this by:

Providing an Unsurpassed Guest Experience

Creating a Lifetime of Memorable Experiences for Our Guests

Demonstrating Leadership in Our Industry

Endearing Ourselves as a Community Treasure

And Always Striving for Organizational Excellence

Description

You’ll enjoy being part of the behind-the-scenes work while making a real contribution by spreading our conservation message, helping care for our animal and plant collections, and educating visitors of all ages. Volunteers are valued members of the Zoo and Aquarium team, generously contributing over 40,000 service hours each year!

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Animals

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 31 shifts

WHERE

650 South R.L. Thornton FreewayDallas, TX 75203

(32.74062,-96.81659)
 

DATE POSTED

April 19, 2025

SKILLS

  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Habitat Restoration
  • Food Service

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • A shift per week 6:30am to Noon.
  • Must be willing to wear a mask and gloves during your shift. This is mostly indoor work with limited public and/or animal interaction. This positions require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to perform physically demanding work in all weather.

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