Night Eyes 2025

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Night Eyes, Iowa’s merry not scary Halloween Event

Night Eyes 2025 Volunteer Information

October 16 - 19 & 23 - 26

Night Eyes is the Zoo's Merry, Not Scary Halloween Event! Volunteers will have fun interacting and engaging with guest to make their event one to remember. Volunteer opportunities includes mascot costume characters, fun zone attendants, treat station attendants, and more!

Volunteers are encouraged to DRESS UP! Halloween apparel, costumes all are encouraged!

Volunteer Opportunities

You will be able to sign up for an assignment using the Volunteer Spot link. Please note: there may be times we need to reassign you to another area. We appreciate your flexibility while volunteering. We will have the following opportunities for volunteers:

Zone Captains -Must be 18 years or older. Zone Captains are in charge of one of three zones around the zoo. Each zone has candy treat stations and activities.

Candy Runners - Must be 13 years old or older. Assist the Candy Truck coordinator and deliver candy refill requests. Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. and work a hand cart.

Treat Stations Attendants- Must be 13 years old or older. Hand out 1 piece of candy/drink/treat per child/adult.

Specialized Costume Areas - Must be 13 years or older. Dress up as a "specialized" character and stay at the themed station! These areas provide guests with a great photo opportunity! We will supply the costumes, but if you have one that fits the theme you are more than welcomed to wear it, just no masks please!

Theme areas include: Pirate Ship, Wizard of Oz

Mascot costumes characters - These costumes cover your head and body and will have a guide dressed up to fit the theme to help you navigate the crowds!

Fun Zone - Must be at least 13 years old or older. Help monitor the bouncy house area and answer guest’s questions.

Night Eyes Greeters -Must be 13 years or older. Hand out candy treat bags & maps to the guests.

Volunteer Shift Times

The following shifts are available during Night Eyes:

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Nights: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Some opportunities have longer shift times; please see the SIGNUP.com link for more information.

Volunteers must stay at assigned area until they are officially released by Zoo Staff.

Age Requirements

All volunteers must be at least 13 years of age. Volunteers under 13 will not be allowed to work the event. Please see job assignments for specific age requirements.

Volunteer Confirmation Email

All volunteers will receive a confirmation email the week before the event.

Volunteer Sign up Information

Please sign up for Night Eyes 2025 - Go to the following link to sign up for the date and time you would like to volunteer: https://signup.com/go/XzjTBMJ

1. Choose your assignment
2. Enter your email and information - hit enter!