Docent
Make a Difference! Join the Fun!
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If you want to get involved and help the community learn more about the natural world around them and have a blast doing so - become a docent at the Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum, voted “America’s Favorite Zoo!”
What is a Docent?
Docents are trained volunteers who help to educate the general public about animal wildlife, ecosystems and conservation. Docents provide exciting information and enjoyable experiences to more than 100,000 children and adults each year!
What does a Docent volunteer do?
- Lead educational group tours
- Give off-site presentations
- Conduct workshops and classes
- Participate in special zoo events
- Give live animal presentations
- Setup biofact display carts
- Interpret wildlife, ecosystems and conservation to zoo visitors
What must I do to become a Docent?
Participate in an 11-week Docent training course, held annually beginning each January. Classes are taught by zoo staff and veteran docents. You can choose between weekday or weekend sessions. After graduation, an internship with veteran docents is the first step toward becoming a fully trained docent. A one-time training fee of $20 is required to cover material costs.
What are the requirements to be a Docent?
- Must be 18 years or older
- Able to volunteer at least 36 hours per year (for some levels its 75 hours)
- Take an annual Tuberculosis test
- Volunteer one day per week or one weekend day per month
- Satisfactorily complete the 11-week training class
- Purchase and wear Docent "logo-wear"
- Stay current with program and exhibit information
- Attend 2 continuing education classes per year
How do I join the Docent program?
- Complete an application
- Meet with the Tulsa Zoo Education Staff
- Attend an 11-week Docent training course
How do I get more information?
Please contact us at (918) 669-6220 or send an email to the Education Supervisor, jenniferhaase@ci.tulsa.ok.us.