Giraffes are a hoofed animal which are called ungulates.
Volunteer Keepers
Our volunteer program at the Taronga Conservation Society Australia is currently under review and development.
On July 1 2009 Taronga amalgamated with the Zoo Friends organisation, and we are currently developing comprehensive new volunteer programs at Taronga Zoo in Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo.
Our new Volunteer Program will include several different areas of volunteering including:
- Volunteer Keeper
- Visitor Information and Education
- Behavioural Studies Observation
- Behavioural Enrichment
- Office Worker Volunteers
Please note to gain entry into the volunteer program you must be over 18 years old and a financial member of Zoo Friends. Zoo Friends membership can be purchased after confirmation of acceptance following attendance at our recruitment day.
You must be available to volunteer on a fortnightly basis for a minimum of 12 months from the time of recruitment.
Our next Taronga Zoo volunteer recruitment day will be held on Wednesday 24 February 2010.
The next Taronga Western Plains Zoo volunteer recruitment day will be held on Wednesday 24 March 2010
At the recruitment day you will be asked to complete a written assessment, self health assessment, literacy and numeracy testing, and a short group presentation.
To apply for the Taronga Conservation Society Australia volunteer program please fill in an application form:
Download Application From (PDF)
and mail to:
Volunteer Programs
Taronga Conservation Society Australia
P.O. Box 20
Mosman NSW 2088
If you have any queries please email volunteer@zoo.nsw.gov.au
