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Minnesota Zoo Media Contact

If you need additional information or wish to request an interview with any Minnesota Zoo staff member, please contact:

Kelly Lessard
Public Relations
Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952.431.9217 direct
952.431.9300 fax
kelly.lessard@state.mn.us

 

 

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Join the Wildest Volunteers Around at the Minnesota Zoo

Apple Valley, MINN – January 27, 2010 – Looking for a truly wild time? Become a volunteer at the Minnesota Zoo and meet new friends, learn all about animals, and provide an invaluable service to the Zoo and its visitors.

If spending your day amidst a lush tropical rainforest, watching sharks glide through crystal blue water, or traveling to northern Minnesota excites you – you can do it all by volunteering at the Minnesota Zoo. We are seeking adults and teens interested in volunteering.

All volunteer programs are available including:

  • Adult Interpretive Volunteers
  • Summer Camp ZooTeen Volunteers, 13-18 years olds
  • Wells Fargo Family Farm Volunteers, ages 15+
  • Summer Seasonal Volunteers, ages 17+
  • Gift Shop Volunteers, ages 18+

Every year, Minnesota Zoo volunteers donate about 100,000 hours of service to the Zoo. Information and training sessions begin in March and space is limited, so apply online today at www.mnzoo.org and click on “Volunteers.” If you have specific questions please call the Minnesota Zoo’s Volunteer Office today at 952.431.9588.

The Minnesota Zoo is located in Apple Valley, just minutes south of Mall of America. For more information, call 952.431.9500 or visit mnzoo.org. The Minnesota Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and an institutional member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).