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Listed below are the volunteer opportunities we are currently recruiting for. If you don't spot what you're looking for, please pop back another time to check what openings we have.
Whipsnade Zoo Keeper Volunteers - Ectotherms Section
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo holds the UK’s largest freshwater breeding collection of fish. The Aquarium holds 72 species of freshwater fish, many of which are endangered and 5 of which are extinct in the wild.
We are looking for volunteers to come in for one day a week on the Ectotherms section under the supervision of the keeper team to help care for a range of fish, reptile and invertebrate species.
Day to day husbandry tasks will include:
- Taking temperatures of exhibits
- Help managing water quality readings and sample collection
- Water changes and maintenance of fish tanks
- Feeding reptiles and invertebrates
- Helping to breed endangered and extinct in the wild fish species
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience in the zoo industry while also contributing to real ex situ conservation efforts and stop some of our species from becoming extinct. The role can be what you make of it, so a high level of enthusiasm and willingness to learn will help successful candidates to make the most of this opportunity.
Location : Whipsnade Zoo
Closing date for applications : Sunday 14 June
Whipsnade Zoo Summer Welcome Volunteers
Are you looking for a new challenge this Summer? Why not come and volunteer with us at Whipsnade Zoo! We are looking for people who are passionate about wildlife and conservation, and want to share that with our visitors over the busy Summer months.
You will need to be available for approximately a day a week between mid-July and mid-September. There will be a taster day and a training day to attend so you will have all the knowledge you need to answer questions and help our visitors have a great day at the Zoo!
This is a short term role ideally suited to students, teachers or anyone with spare time over the Summer. There will be a chance to discuss a longer term role for suitable candidates.
Location : Whipsnade Zoo
Closing date for applications : Sunday 21 June
Volunteer for London's Rivers
Find out more about this role and how to register your interest.