Opportunities From: United Way of Central Iowa

Volunteer: The Australia Exhibit Pond Clean Out

The Australia Exhibit Pond Clean Out
Every few years the Australia exhibit's pond needs a good clean outing. This involves moving mud and muck from the pond area with buckets/shovels, into a large dumpster. The more people we have the faster the work will go. This is a dirty job, you will get muddy, be sweating, and smell like pond muck. Volunteers will need to bring a pair of muck boots or waders. The Zoo will provide the rest of the tools/gloves and a place to wash boots.
At the end of the day, you will know you made the habitat better for the Zoo's Black swans and wallabies and native waterfowl.

Project Dates: March 24 & 26
Times: 9:00 - 11:00 & 1:00 - 3:00
Sign up link: https://signup.com/go/XFygBvb

Organization: Blank Park Zoo

The Australia Exhibit Pond Clean Out
Every few years the Australia exhibit's pond needs a good clean outing. This involves moving mud and muck from the pond area with buckets/shovels, into a large dumpster. The more people we have the faster the work will go. This is a dirty job, you will get muddy, be sweating, and smell like pond muck. Volunteers will need to bring a pair of muck boots or waders. The Zoo will provide the rest of the tools/gloves and a place to wash boots.
At the end of the day, you will know you made the habitat better for the Zoo's Black swans and wallabies and native waterfowl.

Project Dates: March 24 & 26
Times: 9:00 - 11:00 & 1:00 - 3:00
Sign up link: https://signup.com/go/XFygBvb

Organization: Blank Park Zoo

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Mar 24, 2026 through Mar 26, 2026

Zip Code: 50315

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: DISCOVER the WILD DAY Volunteer Opportunities

DISCOVER the WILD Days at the Zoo! The purpose of these days is to connect the Zoo guest with the Zoo's SAVING the WILD conservation priority animals, conservation organizations, AZA, and how to TAKE ACTION for the natural world around them.   These days are planned and coordinated by the Zoo's Education Team. Activities are simple, interactive and can be learned the day of the event.  

Shifts are from 9:45 - 12:00 & 11:45 - 2:00.

Volunteers ages 9 and up are welcomed.

** Volunteers under the age of 13 MUST have an adult chaperone signed up with them. 

2025 DISCOVER the WILD Days

December 28 - Cotton-top Tamarins

2026 DISCOVER the WILD Days
January 18 - Coral
February 7 - Big Cats
March 18 - Frogs
April 12 - Cranes
May 16 - Rhinos
June 21 - Giraffes
July 15 - Iowa
August 19 - Cassowary
September 19 - Red Pandas
October 11 - Lemurs
November 14 - Turtles
December 28 - Cotton-top Tamarins

SIGN UP using this link: https://signup.com/go/mvXkzPu

Organization: Blank Park Zoo

DISCOVER the WILD Days at the Zoo! The purpose of these days is to connect the Zoo guest with the Zoo's SAVING the WILD conservation priority animals, conservation organizations, AZA, and how to TAKE ACTION for the natural world around them.   These days are planned and coordinated by the Zoo's Education Team. Activities are simple, interactive and can be learned the day of the event.  

Shifts are from 9:45 - 12:00 & 11:45 - 2:00.

Volunteers ages 9 and up are welcomed.

** Volunteers under the age of 13 MUST have an adult chaperone signed up with them. 

2025 DISCOVER the WILD Days

December 28 - Cotton-top Tamarins

2026 DISCOVER the WILD Days
January 18 - Coral
February 7 - Big Cats
March 18 - Frogs
April 12 - Cranes
May 16 - Rhinos
June 21 - Giraffes
July 15 - Iowa
August 19 - Cassowary
September 19 - Red Pandas
October 11 - Lemurs
November 14 - Turtles
December 28 - Cotton-top Tamarins

SIGN UP using this link: https://signup.com/go/mvXkzPu

Organization: Blank Park Zoo

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50315

Allow Groups: No