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Dakota Zoo

Help zoo guests, education activities, grounds, maintenance or animal-care support.

How you can help

Dakota Zoo offers a variety of volunteer roles beyond animal-care support, including welcoming visitors and assisting events. Group volunteering and community-service options are also listed. Download the application and ask the zoo which role fits your interests, while reviewing the hands-off animal policy before applying.

Community & outdoorsVolunteer program

Dakota Zoo

Bismarck

Help zoo guests, education activities, grounds, maintenance or animal-care support.

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Published areas include guest services, groundskeeping, clerical work, education, maintenance and animal-care support such as preparing diets or enrichment.

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Zoo education teamVolunteer applications
Before you go & sources

All volunteer positions are hands-off and do not involve directly handling animals. Certain roles require background checks; animal-care support requires proof of a negative TB test.

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Before you volunteer

How do I get started?
Start with Zoo education team (Volunteer applications). Use the official volunteer information or application linked above, and confirm your assignment before arriving.
Where does this organization serve?
Bismarck.
What should I confirm first?
All volunteer positions are hands-off and do not involve directly handling animals. Certain roles require background checks; animal-care support requires proof of a negative TB test.

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