Community/Group Volunteers

ZooCrew Volunteers – Ages 10+

ZooCrew volunteer groups will aid in the landscaping needs of Zoo Boise. Groups will select one term to commit to and will help provide landscaping maintenance in a specific section of the zoo each time they come in.

…Special Events

Zoo Boise hosts a variety of special events throughout the year including Easter EGGstravaganza and Boo at the Zoo. We rely on our community volunteers to make these events a success!

For more information on how to become a special events volunteer, contact the Volunteer Coordinator today. (Material fees are not required for this volunteer position.) Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. Please contact at least two weeks in advance.

Community Service Group Projects

Are you part of an organization, such as a work, youth, or school group that is interested in a Community Service Project? Zoo Boise frequently has exhibit enhancement and landscaping projects available.

We currently can accommodate groups during the following times (excluding special events):

• Tuesdays: 9AM – 12PM or 1PM – 4PM
• Saturdays: 9AM – 12PM or 1PM – 4PM

Group Volunteer Policies

Groups interested in volunteering at Zoo Boise must adhere to the following guidelines:

• Contact Zoo Boise at least 6 weeks prior to your volunteer project.
• Volunteers must be 10 years or older.
• We can accommodate up to 10 people per group.
• For volunteers under the age of 18, the group must provide one adult chaperone to every 5 youth. Chaperones are responsible for youth at all times.
• Group volunteers must identify a group coordinator that is responsible for the safety and well-being of group members, including providing the coordination and supervision for the group while volunteering. The group coordinator should be present with the group through the entirety of the volunteer project.
• It is the responsibility of the group coordinator to complete and submit the Group Volunteer Waiver (provided by Zoo Boise) by the start of the project.
• The group understands that they will not receive any monetary compensation for their volunteer services.