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Welcome Alaska Zoo Volunteers!  This is your page for up-to-date information on our volunteer needs and opportunities.  We update this page regularly, so check it often!

 
 
For questions or to sign up for activities:  hdoncaster@alaskazoo.org or (907) 952-6966.
Calendar Colors: Weekly Event Unfilled
       
Event Date Time Number Needed
Petting Zoo Everyday 10:00 - 5:00 See Schedule Page
ATAI convention: community night at the zoo.  Wed, Oct.8 6-8 5(Ruth, Angela, Allison, Riley, Cindy)
Storytime: Read a story to kids in the greenhouse and then lead them behind the scenes of an animal! Wed, Oct. 8 10:00-11:30 2(Rebecca, Judy)
New Volunteer Orientation: Meet in the Greenhouse at the Zoo and go over the volunteer program, then take a tour of the Zoo!  :) Sat, Oct 11 2-4pm All New Volunteers!
Polar Bear Bed Building: Help keepers build a polar bear bed for Ahpun and Luey!  Tue, Oct. 14 7-9am 3(Carl,
Storytime: Read a story to kids in the greenhouse and then lead them behind the scenes of an animal! Wed, Oct. 15 10:00-11:30 2(
Gateway Building Grand Opening! Wed, Oct 15 4:30-6:30 All volunteers are invited!

4:30-5:30: Elizabeth, Jacob 5:30-6:30- Erika, Carl

Guided Tour: Assist with a self guided tour and answer questions with the group. Thur, Oct. 16 10am-11am

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Guided Encounter: Tour with one stop behind the scenes at polart bear, 6 adults, 6 kids Fri, Oct. 17 2pm-4pm

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Adventure Camp: Be an assistant to our education staff and help with kids at the camp! Theme: Snow Cats Fri, Oct. 17 8:00-12:30

12:00-4:00

2(Angela, Allison)

2(Elizabeth,

Bowman Elem Carnival: Run a zoo booth with critter stuff and flyers                  *At Bowman Elementry * Sat, Oct. 18 3pm-5pm

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Public Gateway Grand Opening! Sat, Oct 18 12-4 Tours of the Building-       12:00-2:00-3(

2:00-4:00-3(

Storytime: Read a story to kids in the greenhouse and then lead them behind the scenes of an animal! Wed, Oct. 22 10:00-11:30 2(Judy,
Zoo Explorers: Help our education staff with kids at the zoo explorers.  Fri, Oct. 24 5:45-9:00 2(Desiree,
Volunteer Meeting in the new GATEWAY BUILDING! Tue, Oct. 28 6:00-7:00pm All Volunteers!
Storytime: Read a story to kids in the greenhouse and then lead them behind the scenes of an animal! Wed, Oct. 29 10:00-11:30 2(Judy
Zoo Boo! Fri, Oct 31 5-8 See Schedule
Storytime: Read a story to kids in the greenhouse and then lead them behind the scenes of an animal! Wed, Nov. 5 10:00-11:30 2(
Zoo Explorers: Help our education staff with kids at the zoo explorers.  Sat, Nov. 8 1:00-4:00 2(
Storytime: Read a story to kids in the greenhouse and then lead them behind the scenes of an animal! Wed, Nov. 12 10:00-11:30 2(Judy,
Zoo Explorers: Help our education staff with kids at the zoo explorers.  Fri, Nov 14 5:45-9:00 2(
Storytime: Read a story to kids in the greenhouse and then lead them behind the scenes of an animal! Wed, Nov. 19 10:00-11:30 2(
Storytime: Read a story to kids in the greenhouse and then lead them behind the scenes of an animal! Wed, Nov. 26 10:00-11:30 2(
Volunteer Meeting in the new GATEWAY BUILDING! Tue, Nov. 25 6:00-7:00pm All Volunteers!
Storytime: Read a story to kids in the greenhouse and then lead them behind the scenes of an animal! Wed, Dec. 3 10:00-11:30 2(
Storytime: Read a story to kids in the greenhouse and then lead them behind the scenes of an animal! Wed, Dec. 10 10:00-11:30 2(
Zoo Explorers: Help our education staff with kids at the zoo explorers.  Fri, Dec. 12 5:45-9:00 2(
Christmas for the Animals! Sun, Dec. 14 TBA Schedule coming soon...
Adventure Camp: Be an assistant to our education staff and help with kids at the camp! Theme: TBA Fri, Dec. 19 8:00-12:30

12:00-4:00

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Storytime: Read a story to kids in the greenhouse and then lead them behind the scenes of an animal! Wed, Dec. 17 10:00-11:30 2(
Storytime: Read a story to kids in the greenhouse and then lead them behind the scenes of an animal! Wed, Dec. 24 10:00-11:30 2(
Adventure Camp: Be an assistant to our education staff and help with kids at the camp! Theme: Canid Enrichment Mon, Dec. 29 8:00-12:30

12:00-4:00

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Adventure Camp: Be an assistant to our education staff and help with kids at the camp! Theme: Raptor Enrichment Tue,  Dec. 30 8:00-12:30

12:00-4:00

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Adventure Camp: Be an assistant to our education staff and help with kids at the camp! Theme: Weasel Enrighment Wed, Dec. 31 8:00-12:30

12:00-4:00

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Storytime: Read a story to kids in the greenhouse and then lead them behind the scenes of an animal! Wed, Dec. 31 10:00-11:30 2(
To sign up for activities: Contact Heather at hdoncaster@alaskazoo.org or (907) 952-6966.
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