Volunteer Project Catalog

Red River Zoo

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Zoo! As a reminder -- you must be 18 years or older to volunteer at the Zoo. New Volunteer Orientation is your opportunity to learn more about the Red River Zoo and our volunteer program. It's also your opportunity to pay your one-time $25 volunteer fee and receive your volunteer shirt. New Volunteer Orientations are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. prior to our regularly scheduled Volunteer Meeting. (Unless otherwise noted.) In the event that these dates/times don't work for you, we can try to make other arrangements. E-mail alison@redriverzoo.org

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Our volunteer meetings are generally held at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of a given month. Meetings are generally held at the Red River Zoo, unless specified otherwise. Each volunteer meeting is an opportunity to learn what's happening at the Zoo, what volunteer opportunities are available, and visit with your fellow volunteers. We also try to have guest speakers.

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This is a trick or treating event but scaled back for our community.

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Boo at the Zoo is our annual Halloween event series! It's also one of our busiest days of the year and a day when our volunteers are crucial to our success. For 2026, Boo at the Zoo will be taking place on three dates. October 10th, October 17th, and October 24th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Costumes are encouraged!

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Diet Prep Volunteer Shifts 🥕🦜 Diet Prep shifts are a great way to get hands-on and directly support our Zookeepers and the animals in our care. Volunteers assist with preparing daily diets for a variety of species, helping ensure each animal receives proper nutrition to support their health and well-being. All Diet Prep shifts are completed under the supervision of Marcy Thompson, one of our Zookeepers, and no prior experience is required. Training and guidance are provided during each shift. NOTE: First-time Diet Prep volunteers must complete a Saturday training shift before signing up for any additional Diet Prep shifts. Your time and support play an important role in animal care operations, and this opportunity offers a behind-the-scenes look at how nutrition supports animal welfare at the Zoo.

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Are you handy with tools? Do you enjoy fixing things? We've got plenty of miscellaneous projects to work on in our Grounds & Facilities department. If you're interested in helping out with these projects, you can sign up for a position here and then e-mail Matt at matt@redriverzoo.org to coordinate a time to come in and get started.

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We will celebrate red pandas in style by watching a movie and doing fun activities.