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Minnesota Zoo Media Contact

If you need additional information or wish to request an interview with any Minnesota Zoo staff member, please contact:

Kelly Lessard
Public Relations
Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952.431.9217 direct
952.431.9300 fax
kelly.lessard@state.mn.us

 

 

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Join the Wildest Volunteers Around at the Minnesota Zoo

Apple Valley, MINN – February 9, 2011 – Ever been to Africa? How often can you watch three grizzly bears exploring the rocky shores of the Russian Far East! Perhaps you would rather watch dolphins diving and dancing about their aqua blue waters? Well you are in luck because you can do it all volunteering at the Minnesota Zoo, where you can meet new friends, learn all about animals, and provide an invaluable service to the Zoo and its guests.

The Minnesota Zoo is currently seeking the following volunteer positions:

  • Adult Interpretive Volunteers (18-years of age and older)
  • Summer seasonal interpretive volunteers (17-years of age and older
  • Wells Fargo Family Farm Volunteers, ages 15+
  • ZooTeen and Birthday Party volunteers (13-18 years of age)

Interested volunteers commit to various shifts ranging from four to seven hours, one day a week during the summer months.

Two training sessions are required: Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 22. You'll find the entire application process posted at mnzoo.org or for more information, call 952.431.9588. For more Information about these volunteer positions, training expectations, commitment requirements, and an application visit the Zoo's website at mnzoo.org and click on "volunteers" at the top of the page.

The Minnesota Zoo is located in Apple Valley, just minutes south of Mall of America. For more information, call 952.431.9500 or visit mnzoo.org. The Minnesota Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and an institutional member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).