Utah's Hogle Zoo
Volunteers
Zoo Volunteers are dedicated to furthering the mission of Utah’s Hogle Zoo. Volunteers assist keepers in providing the highest level of animal welfare and support zoo programs that inspire conservation action through guest education, adventure, and life experiences.
Hogle Zoo strives to provide inclusive service opportunities that promote wildlife stewardship while fostering worthwhile, purposeful experiences for our volunteer.
Hogle Zoo’s volunteer program has been awarded the UServeUtah Volunteer Programming for Maximum Impact (VPMI) Gold Designation. This recognition reflects the program’s exceptional strength, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to volunteer excellence throughout the zoo.
Volunteer Interviews for long-term roles are held in April and September.
Join our Zoo Team to help make Hogle Zoo a destination with a purpose. Zoo Aides, Zoo Guides, Zoo Corps members, and Zoo Divers all play a vital role in our mission.
Zoo Aides help our Animal Care Team ensure our animals receive the highest level of professional care. Zoo Guides and Zoo Corps Members work with our Education Team, ensuring guests experience a visit that is not only fun but educational and inspires guests to take action to care for wild animals and wild places. Zoo Divers works with our Life Support Team to help maintain our pool systems, ensuring our marine species have safe and healthy habitats.
All long-term volunteers must:
- Meet age requirements for volunteer role
- Complete an online application and interview
- Complete New Volunteer Orientation
- Provide authorization of background check
- Submit a negative TB test
- Attend mandatory trainings
- Commit to one year of service (one season for Summer Program)
Start your zoo journey by completing an application.
Click on the roles to learn more and find links to the corresponding applications.
Join our Conservation Team as a community scientist supporting projects like our Western Toad Program or our family-friendly Jordan River Restoration events. For more information on how you can contribute to conservation efforts with Hogle Zoo, visit our community science page.
For more information and or questions about our various volunteer programs, please contact: [email protected].