Volunteer at the wildest place in town!
Looking to spend more time with a wild bunch of people and animals? Interested in working hard, getting dirty, and having some fun in the process? Then volunteering at Utah's Hogle Zoo may be the thing for you!
To better comply with our "Eco-friendly" environment at the Zoo, we've made our application process paperless and available here online. It's quick, easy, and earth friendly! Just click here, to fill out the application and it will automatically be submitted to our Volunteer Coordinator. When we are getting ready for our next training class, we will invite you for an interview. Space is limitted, but we take as many volunteers as we can!
We train volunteers twice a year — spring and fall. The deadline to apply for spring training is March 1st, and the deadline for fall training is September 1st. All applications are kept on file for 12 months.
There is a training fee of $20 for all new volunteers. Fees include the cost of training materials, name badge and volunteer shirt. All Volunteers are also required to provide proof of a negative TB test yearly once they are hired.
Please note: beginning volunteers do not have any hands-on contact with the animals.
More information on our volunteer programs can be found by following the links below, or if you have any questions you can contact the Volunteer Coordinator by calling (801) 584-1737 or email.
Zoo Aides
Want to help our keepers care for the animals? Learn More!
Docents
Help Zoo visitors learn about the Zoo’s animals and conservation programs. May include training in handling live animals. Learn More!
Zoo Crew
Like animals, but not cleaning up after them? Join the Zoo Crew! Learn More!
Click here for our Frequently Asked Questions about the Volunteer Program.
Click here to apply online!
All volunteers at Utah's Hogle Zoo must submit verification of an annual tuberculosis skin test as well as attend all required training sessions.
Dues and enrollment fees are also applicable.
Current volunteers can click on the button below to record their volunteer hours.
