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Volunteering

Brooklands Zoo volunteers team

Our enthusiastic volunteers provide valuable support for our zoo keepers. Volunteers are part of a fun team where they get to spend time with others who share their interests. Volunteers can enhance our visitors' experiences by sharing their knowledge and passion for wildlife conservation.

Please note: our volunteers team is currently full and we have a long waiting list. However, you are welcome to join the waiting list if you wish.

Want to join the volunteer team?

  • Are you physically fit enough to be on your feet for most of the day while working? (Note: bending and lifting could also be part of the day.)
  • Can you be relied on to work independently?
  • Are you over 16 years old and would definitely be able to commit to volunteering for a regular shift each week?
  • Do you have a flexible, can-do attitude and would you be happy to pick up all those odd jobs that need doing around the zoo?
  • Are you an all-weather type person who is not fazed by a set routine each day you come in?
  • Do you enjoy talking with people and would be happy to help visitors if they approach you while you are working around the zoo?


If so, then volunteering at the zoo could be just for you! Fill out the volunteer application form and we'll be in touch when a volunteer position becomes available.

Brooklands Zoo volunteer form

Typical volunteer activities include:

  • Animal food preparation.
  • Assisting keepers with cleaning of habitats.
  • Making environmental/behavioural enrichment items for the animals.
  • Talking to the public about our animals.
  • Assisting with small maintenance tasks around the zoo.
Volunteer at Brooklands Zoo.
Volunteer at Brooklands Zoo.

Work experience placements

Brooklands Zoo is affiliated with the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Captive Wild Animals) distance learning course through Unitec Auckland and we have work experience placements each year via that course.

There are also limited Gateway programme places available for high school students. For more information on work experience placements email enquiries@npdc.govt.nz.

Te Whare Kararehe o Brooklands Brooklands Zoo

Email
enquiries@npdc.govt.nz
Phone
06 759 6060
Access

Enter the zoo from the top of Brooklands Park Drive, or walk from the city centre through Pukekura Park.

Car parking

There is plenty of parking near the zoo, including two mobility spaces.

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