Would you like to be part of a special group of people who make things happen at Rolling Hills Zoo? Volunteers help with everything from stuffing envelopes and chopping vegetables, to educating our guests using Touch Carts and teaching on-site or outreach programs. Through your own unique talents and abilities, YOU can make a significant contribution to Rolling Hills Zoo.

If you are 18 years of age and older, you can volunteer in a variety of areas within the zoo. Become an interpretive volunteer, volunteer in the Education Department, help out at the Overlook Restaurant or landscape team, or volunteer within our administrative offices. For those 18 years of age or older, they can also volunteer as a Keeper helper or as part of the Zoo security team.

It is required for adults to fill out both forms to be considered.

Adult Volunteer Online Volunteer Form

SPECIAL EVENTS

Perhaps you're interested in more of a short-term volunteering schedule. Special Events are a great time to "try out" volunteering for the zoo. Volunteers need little to no training for these events and generally assist experienced volunteers at game, craft, or concession stations. Times and tasks vary depending on the event. Minimum age is 10 for most activities, and individuals 10-12 years old must be accompanied by an adult volunteer at all times.

Special Events Online Volunteer Form

ZOO TEENS

The Zoo Teen program is available for students ages 13-17. Zoo Teens are involved in the presentation of education programs to zoo visitors on and off grounds, birthday parties, summer camps, Animal Encounters, special events, & more! This program focuses on honing teens' public interactions with guests and sharing conservation education.

Although this is primarily a summer program, there are Zoo Teen opportunities year-round. For more detailed information about the requirements and expectations of a Zoo Teen, please contact Theresa Cannefax at 785-827-9488 ext. 132. 

Zoo Teen enrollment for 2022 will begin November 16, 2021. Application deadline is January 7, 2022.
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To enroll for our 2022 Zoo Teen program as a FIRST-year Zoo Teen, please fill out the First-Year Zoo Teen Application.

First Year Zoo Teen Application.pdf
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To enroll as a SECOND - FIFTH year 2021 Zoo Teen, please fill out the Returning Zoo Teen Application.

Returning Zoo Teen Application.pdf

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Volunteers, log into your Volgistics account here! 

Location: Salina, Kansas
Internship unpaid

Requirements for Internships:

Areas of Interest: Animal Department

To apply for any of the above animal internships, please email your resume and cover letter indicating your area of interest to headkeeper@rollinghillszoo.org or mail to:
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Attn: Head Keeper | Rolling Hills Zoo | 625 N. Hedville Rd. | Salina, KS 67401

Areas of Interest: Operations Departments

To apply for any of the above operations internships, please mail your resume and cover letter indicating your area of interest to:

Attn: Zoo Internships, Attn: Theresa | Rolling Hills Zoo | 625 N. Hedville Rd. | Salina, Kansas 67401