Jobs/Volunteer Opportunities: Docents

Would you like to lead educational tours of the Zoo for school groups? Become a docent and inspire future conservationists! To be a docent you must participate in our docent training program offered annually and be at least 18 years of age. Docents are required to volunteer 10 hours per month.

Taking the full course will allow you to conduct Zoo-wide tours and talk about all the amazing animals on exhibit. Be trained on public speaking, conservation, zoo history and operation, animal care, taxonomy and behavior in a 10-week training course.

Docent Orientations

February 8, 2012 at 11am and February 12, 2012 at 1pm

Interested in learning about the Zoo's animal and history? Do you have speaking and touring abilities? Come learn about our docent program and how you can be an educational ambassador! 

 

Docent Training Class

Starting March 17, 2012

This 10-week training program will qualify volunteers to lead educational tours of the Zoo.

 

Docent Contact Information: (415) 753-7122 or E-mail zooguide@sfzoo.org