Volunteer Opportunities

If you love animals and enjoy working with people, the Santa Barbara Zoo is the place for you! Built largely by volunteers in the 1960's, the Santa Barbara Zoo is a success today thanks largely to the generosity of our volunteers.

Learn more about our volunteer opportunities!

I’m an adult interested in volunteering on a regular basis. 

I’m a teen interested in volunteering on a regular basis. 

I'm interested in short-term opportunities.

I'm interested in volunteer opportunities for groups.

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