Birds Team Zoo Keeper Volunteer
From tiny wrens to towering cassowaries, join our Birds Team and get behind the scenes supporting the daily care of a diverse range of bird species.
Volunteer opportunities
Welcome to the Wild – where your journey begins
Joining Taronga’s Volunteer Program is a rewarding way to contribute to our mission while becoming part of a passionate, purpose‑driven community. If you’re interested in getting involved, you can explore our open volunteer roles to find an opportunity that aligns with your interests and the time you’d like to give.
Welcome to the Wild – where your journey begins
Joining Taronga’s Volunteer Program is a rewarding way to contribute to our mission while becoming part of a passionate, purpose‑driven community. If you’re interested in getting involved, you can explore our open volunteer roles to find an opportunity that aligns with your interests and the time you’d like to give.
Current volunteer roles available
Explore our current volunteer roles below. If no opportunities are available at the moment, we encourage you to complete the expression of interest form at the bottom of this page to be notified when recruitment opens.
Platypus Observation Volunteer
Would you like to support pioneering research into the elusive and charismatic Platypus? Come and help with animal observation and behavioural data collection at Taronga Zoo!
Dinosaurs Event Volunteer
As a Dinosaur Volunteer, you’ll help deliver engaging and interactive prehistoric experiences across the zoo, supporting a range of dinosaur-themed activations, while sharing conservation messages that inspire guests to be ambassadors For The Wild.
Expressions of interest - Sydney
If you’re interested in volunteering at Taronga but there are no current vacancies listed above, please register your interest using the expression of interest form below. We’ll email you when recruitment for new volunteer opportunities opens.
Expressions of Interest - Dubbo
Get in touch
If you have any questions about volunteering at Taronga please contact us.
More to explore
Become a zookeeper
Learn how to become a zookeeper at Taronga, with pathways, training and hands-on experience to build a rewarding career in animal care and conservation.
Learn at Taronga
Explore school programs, Zoomobile incursions, tertiary courses, teacher resources, work experience and immersive wildlife education experiences across Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo for students, teachers and lifelong learners.
Donate
Make a donation to Taronga to help fund wildlife care, research and conservation programs that support animals and healthy ecosystems.