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Published 4/23/26 5:53PM
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Blank Park Zoo 60th Anniversary Celebration

Blank Park Zoo
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Des Moines, IA
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    • Details

    Date:
    May 9, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Sports & Recreation, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    13+

    Description

    60th Anniversary Celebration

    Blank Park Zoo is celebrating 60 years! Join us for a family friendly day at the zoo with extra fun. Games, treats,

    experiences, keeper chats, and more will be all around the zoo in celebration of the zoo’s 60th birthday.

    Date: May 9, 2026

    Volunteer Times: 9:30 - 12:15, 12:00 - 3:00

    Volunteer Opportunities

    Wanda the Wallaby Mascot Character and Guide

    Wanda mascot - full body mascot costume

    Guide - help guide Wanda throughout the zoo, engage with guests and help them take breaks

    Carnival Game Attendant

    Volunteer will be stationed at a carnival game, and hand out a reward to children completing the games.

    Bartender

    Provide quick and friendly service assisting guests with drink orders. Open beverages before handing to the guest. A Zoo staff member will be taking cash and card payments

    Volunteer Signup Link: https://signup.com/go/iArNLwz

    Location

    On-site

    Blank Park Zoo

    7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA

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