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ORGANIZATION: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 28 people are interested
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Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is seeking hundreds of volunteers to help with ZooBoo. It's a non-scary Halloween festival for young children and families. Como Zoo will transform into a world of fairy tales and fun! More than 200 costumed volunteers will entertain and interact with children of all ages on Oct. 21, 22, 28, and 29. Proceeds from the event benefit two of Minnesota's most treasured year-round attractions, Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.

Individuals who are at least 17 years of age and can volunteer for late afternoon or evening shifts are needed to wear fun costumes provided by Como, greet and entertain young children and families, or pass out Halloween treats. We still have several spots left for costumed characters for both weekends.

Individuals, families and groups are encouraged to volunteer. Pre-registration and event orientation are required. Orientation on Saturday, October 14th, 9am to noon. You are welcome to volunteer for more than one night!

Register online at www.ComoZooConservatory.org/support/volunteer or for more information call the Como Volunteer Services office at 651-487-8252.

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About Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

Location:

1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, MN 55103, US

Mission Statement

To inspire our public to value the presence of living things in our lives.

Description

For over 100 years, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory and Como Zoo in Saint Paul, Minnesota has charmed, educated and entertained millions of children and adults while fostering an appreciation of the natural world, helping to make Saint Paul the Most Livable City in America. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory welcomes 1.7 million visitors from around the world - the second biggest tourist attraction in Minnesota. The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is open 365 days; 10am-6pm from April-September and 10am-4pm from October -March . Admission to both the Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory is always free and a voluntary donation is appreciated. Como relies heavily on the time and talent of a diverse group of volunteers day in and day out. "Be where you belong, experience the wonders of volunteering at Como"

For more information, visit www.comozooconservatory.org.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Children & Youth
Community
Animals, Children & Youth, Community

WHEN

Sat Oct 21, 2017 - Sun Oct 29, 2017
03:30 PM - 08:00 PM

WHERE

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory1225 Estabrook DriveSaint Paul, MN 55103

(44.98186,-93.151405)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 17
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3:30pm - 8pm
  • Volunteers for one night or all four!

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