Volunteer

Volunteer

With the Saskatoon Zoo Society

The Saskatoon Zoo Society is a non-profit charitable organization that conducts environmental education programs at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. Volunteer to become an interpretive volunteer. There are also board positions within the Saskatoon Zoo Society that rely on volunteers donating their time and support to a worthwhile cause.

About our Volunteers
The Society coordinates a wide variety of educational programs at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. The success of these programs is due, in no small part, to a group of dedicated volunteers.

Ask-Me Cart Interpreters
The Ask-Me carts involve working with our biological artefacts – horns, antlers, tracks, scat, skulls, etc. Individuals are required to engage with the public and our artefacts.

Butterfly Garden Interpreters/Monitors
The Butterfly Garden is a big hit with the Zoo Patrons, but we need help with the monitoring of the area for our butterflies’ safety. It is also a great opportunity to talk to the public about butterflies and their role as pollinators. Hand out a few cool butterfly tattoos too!

Pond-Dipping Volunteers
Work alongside our staff as you help the Zoo Patrons discover the world of underwater invertebrates! This is the place to be in the summer – so much fun!

FAQ: Can we work with the animals?
The Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Saskatoon. Animal care and handling is reserved strictly to trained professional staff. Unfortunately, animal care/handling is NOT part of our volunteer experiences.

Requirements
NEW! 18 & older. A good grasp of the English language is required for these positions. A current police security check with the vulnerable sector search is required within 3 months. The Saskatoon Zoo Society can provide you with a letter to get the Police check done free of charge.  Youth  ages of 16-17 will be accepted on a case by case basis. Please email info@saskatoonzoosociety.ca if you are interested.  

2026 Volunteer Training Session 
Sunday, June 7th from 1pm-3pm

Volunteer availability required from:
July 2nd to the Labour Day long weekend. Volunteer opportunities available throughout the week starting June 8th for individuals not in school. We ask that volunteers commit to at least four three-hour shifts during the summer.

Special Events Volunteers
Special event volunteer opportunities will be listed here when available.