The
Family Farm is an exhibit that offers visitors a chance to interact with goats, sheep, rabbits, and more, as well as the teens that care for them. From September through May teen interns, with help
from job shadow volunteers, are responsible for the daily operations
of the farm and will work alongside farm mentors to make sure the animals
are well cared for and visitors have a good time.
Teens in the 9th through 12th grades may become involved in two ways:
Interns get
a hands-on experience in animal care and public interaction. Students
make a 21-hour commitment, usually completed in one 3-hour shift
each week for seven weeks.
Job Shadow volunteers can do a fun-filled community service project and learn a little of what it is like to be a zookeeper just by committing to 3 or 6 hour shift. In this brief time at the zoo, students will have a chance to help with some of the tasks involved in caring for animals in a zoo setting.
Internships and Job Shadow duties
may include:
- feeding
and grooming animals
- cleaning
animal areas
- performing
basic health exams
- supervising
visitor interactions with animals
- leading
educational activities and demonstrations
If
this sounds like a place for you or you would like to learn more
about the opportunities you can reach us by:
Email: Family
Farm
Mail:
Oregon Zoo, Youth Volunteer Office
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland OR 97221
Telephone: 503-220-2449
