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Published 2/2/26 1:00PM
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Volunteer at Run for the Zoo!

Lincoln Park Zoo
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    May 31, 2026, 5:30 AM GMT-5
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Environment & Sustainability, Sports & Recreation, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+, International Volunteers
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Volunteer at Run for the Zoo!

    Lincoln Park Zoo is in need of over 300 volunteers to help at our annual event: Run for the Zoo which occurs on Sunday, May 31st. This event helps us to take care of the 800+ animals at the zoo. This event is open to any volunteer age 14+.

    If you are age 14-17, please only sign up for gear check unless you are volunteering with a chaperone. Additionally, if you are volunteering with someone, please add in your comment who you are volunteering with so that our team knows who to keep together in groups. Course Marshals will be a solo opportunity. Light refreshments and a t-shirt will be provided. We hope to see you at the event.

    Location

    On-site

    Lincoln Park Zoo

    2150 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please use the link to sign up. If you are volunteering with someone, please add in your comment who you are volunteering with. Contact volunteer@lpzoo.org with any questions!

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