Volunteering at the zoo has many rewards. Aside from having the satisfaction of a meaningful contribution of service to people, animals and conservation, volunteering allows you to expand your social circle and volunteer work has even been proven to be good for your health and well-being. While volunteering, you are awarded discounts on food and Zoo gifts and are also eligible for free admission to the Zoo for yourself and others.

Giraffe Docents!
We are presently recruiting for Giraffe Docents to help preview our new giraffes in their temporary home. Giraffe Docents will be stationed in front of these beautiful creatures where they will speak with guests sharing fun facts about the giraffes and answering any questions.  Hours for this are between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily. (Animal Docent volunteer description.)

Orientations
We  will also be holding general volunteer orientations and supplemental orientation on interpretation. If you are friendly, outgoing and self-motivated please accept this invitation to attend. In this time we will cover general information about the volunteer program and tour the Zoo grounds. Lunch is included in this orientation and size is limited to ten individuals so please RSVP early.

August 28th, 2010 / September 25th, 2010 / October 23rd, 2010 / November 13th, 2010 / December 11th, 2010

For more information on volunteering and to RSVP for an orientation, please contact our Coordinator of Volunteer Services at (239) 262-5409 ext. 136 or via e-mail. You will receive a confirmation e-mail.

Application
Please review and fill in the Volunteer Application. And yes, it's extensive. That's because our volunteers represent the zoo and its conservation and husbandry ethics to all of our guests. To present a consistent message, we are not able to accept everyone who applies.

Application in PDF
(Free Download of Adobe Acrobat to read PDF files.)

You can FAX the info to (239) 262-6866.

You can MAIL it to the zoo: Naples Zoo, Volunteer Application, 1590 Goodlette Road, Naples FL 34102

Drop it off at the zoo itself. The zoo is conveniently located in the heart of Naples so you can even do it on your lunch break!

Thanks for helping Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens fulfill its mission!