Volunteering
Volunteering with us typically involves a range of tasks, from animal care to visitor engagement. Volunteers often assist with cleaning enclosures, preparing food, and providing enrichment activities for the animals. They also play a role in educating visitors about the animals.
Potential responsibilities:
- Animal Care: involves loving and caring for all our animals.
- Cleaning and Maintenance: This includes cleaning animal enclosures, scrubbing water and food bowls, and maintaining the overall cleanliness of the park and The Barn.
- Feeding: Volunteers may help prepare and distribute food to the animals, following specific dietary guidelines.
- Enrichment: Creating and providing engaging activities for the animals, such as puzzle feeders or toys, to stimulate their natural behaviors.
- Visitor Engagement: Volunteers may interact with visitors, answering questions about the animals, and during holiday periods may help with walkabouts.
- Paddock Play: Ensure children are safe and feel secure with the larger animals.
- Age Restrictions: You can only apply to be a volunteer if you are over 15 years old.
- Commitment: Volunteers may be asked to commit to a certain number of hours per week or month.
- Physical Demands: Some roles may involve physical labor, such as lifting or carrying items.
- Emotional Impact: Volunteering with us can be emotionally rewarding but also challenging, particularly when dealing with sick or injured animals or when animals are adopted or pass away.
Thank you for your continued support
