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.
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.
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.
If you’re passionate about conservation and sustainability, enjoy engaging with people from all walks of life, and want to play a part in shaping memorable guest experiences, come and join our enthusiastic and people-focused Guest Experience Team!
From intriguing invertebrates, to curious quokkas and friendly farmyard animals, the Backyard to Bush team is looking for enthusiastic Volunteer Zookeepers to support one of Taronga’s most interactive animal precincts.
Interested in birds and what it takes to set the stage? Join our Free Flight Birds Team and get behind the scenes supporting daily presentations and avian care.
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.
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.
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.
Make a donation to Taronga to help fund wildlife care, research and conservation programs that support animals and healthy ecosystems.
