Volunteer Opportunities

Do you love people, animals, and The Bergen County Zoo? If you answered YES, consider joining our year-round Volunteer Programs!

Adult Docent Program

  • Docents are dedicated volunteers who serve as educators and interpreters throughout the Zoo.
  • In addition, they provide tours and assist with a variety of educational programs both inside the Zoo and in the local community all year long.
  • Docents commit to three training sessions and at least four hours of volunteering a month.

Find the application at www.FriendsofBergenCountyZoo.org/volunteer

ZCC (Zoo Conservation Crew) Teen Program

  • This program is intended for High School aged teens. Teens will participate in citizen science projects, conservation efforts, learn about wildlife, and hone their public speaking skills.
  • As a ZCC member, you will take the knowledge and skills that you learn through training sessions to station around the zoo and educate visitors. In addition to talking with the public, ZCC members will also learn about local wildlife and help restore habitats.
  • Training/conservation projects will take place one Sunday a month from September - May.

Find the application at www.FriendsofBergenCountyZoo.org/volunteer

Contact Us

 Bergen County Zoo

Phone: 201-634-3100


 Bergen County Department of Parks

One Bergen County Plaza • 4th Floor • Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076

Phone: 201-336-7275