- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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111 people are interested
The Maryland Zoo Presents Zoo BOO!
ORGANIZATION: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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111 people are interested
Help out at the Maryland Zoo's annual Halloween event Zoo BOO! Volunteers are needed to hand out candy, assist guests with crafts, games, welcoming guests, mascots (costumes provided), and general event support.
Volunteer shifts are 9:15 AM-1:15 PM and 12:30 PM - 4:15PM. Volunteers, please plan to be on time and stay the entire shift.
Anyone between the ages of 14-15 must have an adult register and volunteer for the event as well. Children under the age of 14 will be unable to volunteer, even alongside an adult.
If you are interested in helping at this event including groups, please fill out the online application below:
https://www.volgistics.com/ appform/1877142666
If you have any questions, please contact Volunteer Manager, Allison Schwartz at 443-552-5336 and allison.schwartz@marylandzoo.org or the Volunteer office at 443-552-5266.
Saturday, October 28th 9:15-1:15 and 12:30-4:15
Sunday, October 29th 9:15-1:15 and 12:30-4:15
More opportunities with The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Location:
1876 Mansion House Drive, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217, US
Mission Statement
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore (formerly the Baltimore Zoo) is a living classroom, providing a broad spectrum of learning opportunities for its varied audiences, both on-grounds and through innovated programs off-grounds. We are dedicated to preserving the earth's wildlife and wild lands through conservation, education, research, and recreation.
Description
The Baltimore Zoo was created by act of the Maryland state legislature on April 7, 1876. (Its name was changed to The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore in 2004.) It is the third oldest zoo in the country, behind Philadelphia (1873) and Cincinnati (1874). It actually had its beginnings as early as 1862, when the first of many citizens gave animals (the first being 4 swans) to Druid Hill Park for public display.
Today the 160-plus acre zoo property is owned by the City of Baltimore and leased to the State of Maryland. The Maryland Zoological Society, established in 1967, operates the Zoo under a lease agreement with the state. The Zoological Society assumed full management of the Zoo in 1984. Currently the Zoo's animal collection encompasses more than 1,500 birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles, representing nearly 200 species. Animals are displayed in natural settings replicating their native habitats.
Over 1,100 people give volunteer service to the Maryland Zoo each year, totalling over 40,000 hours. In 2017, we were awarded the "Volunteer Engagment Award for Innovation" by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore1876 Mansion House DriveBaltimore, MD 21217
DATE POSTED
October 27, 2023
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14