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4 people are interested
Animal Care Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Buttonwood Park Zoo
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Animal Care Volunteers work with animal caretakers in their areas assisting in the daily cleaning and disinfecting, diet preparation and distribution, enrichment activities, data collection, and exhibit maintenance. Please note that direct animal contact is limited and is at the discretion of the Zoo Keeper.
Qualifications:
- Serious interest in all animals and their behavior & habits, husbandry, enrichment, training, and conservation.
- Volunteers must be at least 17 years old.
- Be physically fit - must be able to lift 50lbs and be on feet for long periods
- Commitment of at least one 9-hour shift per week for 4 months
To apply, contact Volunteer Manager, Heather Potter at Hpotter@bpzoo.org
More opportunities with Buttonwood Park Zoo
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Buttonwood Park Zoo
Location:
425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, MA 02740, US
Mission Statement
The Buttonwood Park Zoo creates experiences for exploring and enjoying the natural world. The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society (BPZS) is a private, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation founded in 1969. BPZS’ mission is to support the Buttonwood Park Zoo in creating experiences for exploring and enjoying the natural world.
Description
For a 120 years, we have been proud to be part of the New Bedford community as the 12th oldest zoo in the United States. Our mission is to create experiences for exploring and enjoying the natural world. We hope to offer families an opportunity to learn the importance animals play in our world. For many of our animals, the Zoo offers them a home because of injuries that occurred in the wild.
As an AZA accredited zoo, we strive to provide our animals, guests and staff the best experience possible. Through our conservationefforts and awareness programs, we try to lead our community by example.
Go wild, explore us here at bpzoo.org and we hope to see you at the Zoo soon!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
425 Hawthorn StNew Bedford, MA 02740
DATE POSTED
August 18, 2019
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Animal Care / Handling
- Aquarium Maintenance
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- At least one 9-hour shift per week. Shifts in the fall and winter are 7am-4pm.
- Preference given to individuals currently enrolled in an animal or conservation science program.