
Thank you for thinking about supporting ZSL through volunteering with us - you've come to the right place!
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.
Keeper Volunteers Elephant Section Whipsnade Zoo

Become part of a great team looking after our magnificent herd of Asian Elephants. You will be making sure that the Elephant section is looking and functioning at its very best, for our animals and visitors alike. You'll be helping us take care of our animals by cleaning out their enclosures, doing some food prep and generally tidying and weeding. There may be opportunities to help with creating enrichment and to observe animal training. You will be on your feet all day and potentially be lifting and carrying heavy objects so physical fitness is a must!
This role would suit applicants who are studying on a related course, looking to gain experience to access a related course or those looking for a change of career.
Please note, there is no direct contact with the animals in this role.
We would like volunteers to commit to a day a week and the role will be for a fixed period of 6 months.
Please send a copy of your CV and a Covering Letter to volunteering@zsl.org
We will not be able to consider your application if we don't receive those
The closing date for this role is 16th February 2025 at 23:59.
Volunteer Field Assistants (Namibian)

Location: Tsaobis Nature Park, Namibia
The Tsaobis Baboon Project is an internatinal long-term study of baboon behaviour and ecology, and the wider deesert environment in Namibia. We are currently recruiting Namibian Volunteer Field Assistants for our 2025 field season. These roles combine practical research with training, working alongside doctoral students assisting with their studies and wider research activities at Tsaobis. The fieldwork primarily involves daily follows of baboon troops on foot, collecting data on the behaviour of individual animals, together with monthly vegetation surveys.
We are looking for five Namibian Field Assistants to work with us for 3 to 6 months in the 2025 field season. This position is open to anyone with an interest in animal behaviour and ecology. We are particularly keen to hear from people who are friendly and easy-going, are reliable and committed, are physically fit, and show good initiative.
This is an amazing opportunity to share the lives of wild baboons in a beautiful desert landscape, to learn new skills and gain experience, and to expand your social and professional networks while being part of a field team hosted by an international research institution and global conservation charity.
Eligibility to apply to this role:
- This role is available to Namibian citizens only.
- You must be aged 18 years or older.
find out more about this role and how to apply here
The closing date for this role is 10am Tuesday 25 February 2025.
ZSL Youth Advisory Board

The ZSL Youth Advisory Board was launched in summer 2023 to bring youth voices to the forefront of shaping our organisation's future. Comprising twelve members aged 16-25, the board advises ZSL on incorporating the needs and perspectives of young people into all their work.
Our mission is to unite and amplify diverse youth voices within ZSL and beyond, fostering an inclusive and equitable future for both people and wildlife.
If you’re interested in bringing your voice to the table and helping us grow as a board, find out more about applying below, or join our information session on Tuesday 25th Feb, 6-7pm.
find out more about and Apply for the role
The closing date for this role is 11.59pm Monday 31st March 2025.