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A giraffe stretches its head and long, dark tongue over a wooden fence to accept a piece of food from a small child's hand. Several people, including an older man in a red shirt who is smiling, and two women, are watching the feeding, which is taking place in an outdoor zoo setting.

Giraffe Deck Volunteers

This Volunteer Opportunity is Currently Not Being Recruited.

Share in the joy of guests having a rare, up-close animal encounter with a giraffe with the opportunity to feed them. Volunteers assist guests with feeding experiences, share information about the giraffes, and support staff as requested.  

A young male giraffe deck volunteer in a red shirt and baseball cap feeding giraffe that has its head poked over the top of a wooden fence in a wooded area.

Time Commitments

Volunteers should be available to commit to two shifts each month on a recurring schedule of the same day every other week. (For example, every other Friday). 

Available Shifts: March - November, 7 days a week, 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. 

 

 

Training

Training includes printed materials, videos, and on the job training. 

Age requirement

Minimum age requirement is 16 years old

 

Zoo volunteer standing on the Zoo's giraffe deck to be face height and feeding a giraffe
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There are many rewarding ways to volunteer your time at our park. Opportunities range from gardening to greeting to helping guests feed giraffes!