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Published 3/19/26 4:00PM
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Volunteer at Binder Park Zoo

Binder Park Zoo
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Battle Creek, MI
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Can be completely tailored to your availability
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Education, Environment & Sustainability, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Volunteer where the wild things are! If you are at least 18 years of age, like working with people and nature then becoming an adult volunteer at Binder Park Zoo might be just the thing for you.

    Each volunteer plays a crucial role in supporting Binder Park Zoo's mission to Connect. Inspire. Conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve.

    Volunteers opportunities include:

    • Horticulture – cleaning up zoo grounds, weeding, trimming, taking care of overgrowth, etc (this is our biggest need)
    • Guest Services – greeting people, working up at Twiga (giraffe feeding experience), assisting with school groups (May-June), housekeeping and working in areas such as the trams, railroad and carousel.
    • 2026 Special Events – held throughout the summer and fall
      • Cheetah Chase – June 27
      • Corks & Kegs at the Zoo – July 18
      • Wild Wednesdays in July
      • Tour de Zoo – August 14
      • Fall into the Zoo – Weekends in October
      • Paws & Claus Santa Brunch – (Dates TBD)
    • Education – Docent, day camps, school group presentations, zoo overnights
    • Administration­ – various projects, archives project (in beginning stages)

    Location

    On-site

    Binder Park Zoo

    7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49014, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Volunteer application, criminal history background, and brief orientation are required.

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