Docents serve a vital role in helping the San Antonio Zoo reach its mission of providing a diverse educational experience to our many visitors each year. With provided training, they are involved in a variety of educational opportunities including touring school groups, interpreting zoo exhibits, and presenting education animals.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with San Antonio Zoo. We are not currently accepting new docent applications at this time. If you would like to receive a notification when we are recruiting, please email rachel.buck@sazoo.org.  

San Antonio Zoo Docents must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Agree to a criminal background check
• Complete application
• Read and abide by the policies listed in the Volunteer handbook
• Maintain a customer friendly attitude
• Keep an accurate record of volunteer hours
• Report on time for volunteer service
• Provide annual proof of TB testing
• Be available once weekly or 2 weekend days a month
• Wear a designated uniform and name tag while volunteering on zoo property
• Commit to either the Weekday or Weekend docent program
• Complete two 7-week training sessions over a two year period
• Attend continuing education training to remain current on animal presentation procedures
• Notify Volunteer Services, in writing, of any change in volunteer status