No, It Is Not The Marines Wanting To Recruit You - It's Potter Park Zoo

By Billie Harris 

Lansing, MI - Potter Park Zoo Society is seeking enthusiastic individuals to serve as zoo volunteers! Join the Zoological Society at Volunteer Awareness Day on Saturday, March 28 from 10:00 a.m. until Noon to learn about all of the exciting volunteer opportunities at the zoo.

During the event, guests will meet docents, other volunteers and zoo staff, view a special otter enrichment, and find out why volunteering at the Potter Park Zoo is one of the most rewarding things you can do!

The zoo’s fun and exciting environment provides many opportunities for volunteers to find their own unique way to help out the zoo. From assisting the zoo’s horticulturists to working as a Zoo Ambassador, the Potter Park Zoo can match each volunteer to an area of their interest. There are also opportunities for volunteers to assist with zoo events such as the Rhino Romp, the Big Zoo Party, Boo at the Zoo, and Wonderland of Lights. 

"Our volunteers provide an invaluable resource to the zoo by donating their time and energy in support of our mission," said Michele Fox, Volunteer Coordinator.  "Last year alone we had over 130 volunteers who donated more than 10,000 hours of their time to helping the zoo.”

Volunteer Awareness Day is free to the public. Parking is also free to all event attendees.

No experience is necessary to become a zoo volunteer; training will be provided. Volunteers do not handle animals directly, but are involved in the many diverse activities that make the zoo so engaging for visitors. For additional program details please call the Zoo Society office at (517) 342 -2710 or visit online at, www.potterparkzoo.org.