I thought today would be a good day to mention some really special people at the zoo…our docents. This group of 24 adults works tirelessly to help make the zoo a success and a pleasant place to visit.
Docents, as I mentioned are our adult volunteers. The go through a 6 weekend training course to learn all bout the zoo, how to talk to the public, what goes on behind the scenes, and much more. They give their time and energy to promote events, assist with major projects, plan programs and activities, and so much more. Without them it would be much harder to do many of things we do.
Interested in joining this bunch of dedicated adults? Check out the volunteer page on the zoo’s website and learn more about the program. The next training session will be this spring, so check back to find out about docent open houses and training dates!
Melanie S – Curator of Education
