Internship Programs

Internship Programs ( Animal/Pet Issues )

Provider: LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS

The zoo provides volunteer opportunities for adults and adolescents in Los Angeles County. Services include animal services volunteer opportunities, internship programs, and teaching/instruction volunteer opportunities. There are no geographic restrictions.

Volunteers are given extensive training and orientation to the zoo and the animals.

Adult volunteers may work in the education programs as docents, school presenters, or with guided tours. There are also many support positions at the zoo; most are not directly involved with the animals. Docents receive a 23 week training through UCLA extension in presenting techniques and educational methods.

Internships are sometimes available, visit the zoo's web site for information. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Volunteer opportunities are listed online at the zoo's website. FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE There are fixed fees for trainings for volunteer opportunities.
Application Procedure
Documentation Required

TB Test Results

Documentation

Address

5333 Zoo Dr.

Los Angeles , CA 90027 (Physical)

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Website

www.lazoo.org
Service hours
Online services are available Monday through Sunday, 24 hours per day.

Service/Intake and Administration

(323) 644-4200

FAX

(323) 662-9786

TDD

(323) 644-6045

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