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Volunteer

Volunteer At The Zoo!

Volunteers at the Lehigh Valley Zoo are important members of the LVZoo family who help provide ‘Smart Fun’ to over 200,000 of our guests annually! A key role of volunteers is helping provide a fun and educational experience for our guests. We are looking for volunteers to help make a visit to LVZoo an experience for our guests to remember for a lifetime! Whether volunteering as a Docent, Crafts & Activities volunteer, Zoo Clean team member, or in one of our other volunteer positions, you are helping our Zoo further our mission of conservation and education.

Volunteer Opportunities

   Zoo Docent

   Crafts & Activities

   Zoo Clean Team

   Special Events

   Frequently Asked Questions

Volunteer Benefits

  • The opportunity to grow new friendships with people who share a passion for wildlife and conservation.
  • The chance to help educate our zoo guests about the LVZoo and its mission concerning conservation and wildlife.
  • Volunteers enjoy a 40% discount at our Nature Store Gift Shop and a 10% discount at Geakers at the Zoo.
  • Discount on certain Zoo memberships after 25 hours of service.

Volunteer Interest Forms

   General Volunteer Interest Form

   Zoo Docent Interest Form

Need More Information?

For more information, please contact Katie Lerch at 610-799-4171 ext. 241 or email klerch@lvzoo.org.

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Volunteer
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