Careers and Volunteers
 There are many opportunities to get involved at the
Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens. Featuring one of
the premier Volunteer Programs in the United States with 600
Volunteers contributing 65,000 hours of service annually, the
Indianapolis Zoo offers a wide variety of positions to peak your
interest.
For those interested in employment at the Zoo or Gardens, you
can see what positions are available by clicking
Employment . Understand that positions working with
plants and animals require related education and previous
experience. However, there are many other employment
positions at the Zoo and Gardens, all of which work to support
friendly guest service as well as the conservation and education
efforts of the Indianapolis Zoo.
The Adult Volunteer Program has been serving
the Zoo for nearly 30 years and the dedication and commitment
that continues from this group of people is immeasurable.
Individuals over the age of 18 can participate in a wide variety
of assignments including education, special events, gardening,
and animal care.
 The
Intern Program provides university students and graduates
the rare opportunity to learn what it is really like to work for
a world class zoological facility. Students in their
junior or senior years, as well as recent graduates, can apply
for one of three sessions: winter/spring, summer, and
fall.
 The Zoo Teen Program
offers 125 volunteer positions for teenagers (age 14-18) who are
interested in furthering their interests in animals and
exploring career opportunities in zoo and aquarium sciences.
Volunteer Newsletter
Click here to access the Volunteer Database.
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