Nonprofit
Published 3/23/26 6:02PM
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Character Day at the Zoo

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

    Date:
    April 12, 2026
    9:45 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    2.5 hours
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Environment & Sustainability, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    13+

    Description

    Character Day is an attendance booster for the Zoo, taking place April 12 th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Guests can enjoy all the normal zoo amenities, as well as interact with real life characters, creating pirate and princess themed crafts, activities, and experiences with general admission. There will be a VIP ticket upgrade option for guests. VIP guests will have access to exclusive activities and experiences. Characters that will be at the Zoo include princesses, pirates, mystical creatures, and more.

    Mascot Characters x4

    Dress up in one of the six mascot costumes and have a blast meeting and taking pictures with guests!

    Wanda The Wallaby Mascot x1

    TBD Mascot x1

    TBD Mascot x1

    Mascot Character Guides x4

    Volunteers are paired with a mascot to help guide them throughout the zoo, and help them take breaks if needed

    Ride Attendant x2

    Located on the Holmes Foster Event Center Pad, volunteers will help maintain lines while children wait to ride

    VIP Slide attendant x 2

    Located in the event center, volunteers will monitor the slide and direct only one kid on each slide at a time

    VIP Inflatable attendant x 2

    Located in the event center, volunteers will monitor the bounce house and direct no more than five kids at a time in the bounce house

    VIP Greeter x2

    Located in the event center, volunteer will greet VIP guests as they come in and hand out their SWAG bag

    Prize Table Attendant x1

    Volunteer will be stationed at the prize table, and hand out a reward to children completing the treasure hunt

    General Admission Activity hub attendant x4

    Located in the Large and Small Pavilions, volunteers will assist in crafts and activities and monitor the pavilion. Restock items as needed

    2 shifts available:

    • Sunday, April 12, 2026 - 09:45 to 12:00 CST
    • Sunday, Arpril 12, 2026 - 11:45 to 14:00 CST

    SIGN UP LINK: https://signup.com/go/pKmNfNB

    Location

    On-site

    Blank Park Zoo

    7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, Iowa, US

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