Volunteer opportunities ahead at the Montgomery Zoo

The Montgomery Zoo has a lot of fun, different, and exciting volunteer opportunities on the horizon, including a new conservation event on Saturday, a volunteer service day, prepping for the holidays, and the annual Christmas Lights Festival. 

Volunteers at the Montgomery Zoo play a vital role in the success of the zoo.  Some volunteers interact with the zoo visitors while others may work behind the scenes.

This is a great way for groups, clubs, businesses, and students to earn volunteer/community service hours.

All volunteers must register prior to arriving. Register online at montgomeryzoo.com/education/volunteer-opportunities

Conservation Carwash and Tailgate Party

Volunteers are needed Saturday to help wash cars and assist in tailgating games with guests. All donations will be contributed to the Montgomery Zoo’s Conservation Endowment Fund to help threatened and endangered animals here and around the world. 

Available shifts:

9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (2.5 hours) 

11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (2.5 hours)

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (5 hours)

Bright the Lights

The goal of this project is to help the zoo prepare for the Christmas Lights Festival in December. They'll have hundreds of light displays in need of a little cleaning, refreshing, painting, and brightening.  They are looking for groups of 8-10 people every Friday and Saturday between Oct. 29 and Nov. 27. 

Available dates and shifts:

Dates: Fridays and Saturdays

Oct. 29 - 30

Nov. 5 - 6

Nov. 12 – 13

Nov. 19 – 20 

Nov. 26 - 27

9 a.m. to noon (3 hours) 

1 to 4 p.m. (3 hours)

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (6 hours, break 12-1pm for lunch)

Zoo Serve Day

Volunteers are needed Nov. 13 to rake leaves and clean up around the zoo and other projects, including help with some of the animal exhibits, and in the education and vet clinic areas.

Available shifts:

9 a.m. to noon (3 hours) 

1 to 4 p.m. (3 hours)

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (6 hours, break 12-1pm for lunch)

Christmas Lights Festival

The Christmas Lights Festival is Dec. 3-25. For generations families throughout the region visit the Montgomery Zoo to see the sights, lights, and sounds of the holiday season as they tour the illuminated pathways of Christmas Lights Festival. Each night they'll have several positions where volunteers serve alongside staff members assisting and aiding guests. They have open positions serving at the train ride, sky lift ride, and assisting children as they visit with Santa.  

Dates and available shifts:

Dates: Dec. 3-25

You may serve multiple nights, please register for each night you plan on serving

Event shift: 5 to 9:30 p.m. (4.5 hours)

Volunteers are asked to serve the entire shift, shifts may not be divided

Learn more

For more information about these volunteer opportunities and more, please contact the Montgomery Zoo at 334-625-4920 or via email at scpierce@montgomeryal.gov.