We are searching for people who want to show their love of wildlife and conservation, and are willing to show this love by becoming one of our volunteers.  Our volunteers are one of the most important assets of the Capital of Texas Zoo.

Our volunteers work hand in hand with the zoo staff in all aspects of the zoo’s operation, from assisting zoo visitors, presenting educational programs, helping zookeepers with animal care, assisting horticulture staff with maintaining the botanical collection, and providing a safe and fun atmosphere for our patrons. There are a wide variety of opportunities available. 

Currently we are searching for responsible people who can volunteer a minimum of 1 or 2 days per month, we have found that most volunteers fall in love with our animals and in turn devote 2-4 days a month to the zoo.

All potential volunteers are interviewed, and all volunteers must complete a new volunteer orientation and tuberculosis screening prior to beginning service. Volunteers are chosen based upon the needs of the zoo. Some positions have specific age or previous experience requirements, as noted in the descriptions.

Are you at least 13, and thinking about a career with animals?

If you answered yes to these questions then come join the Capital of Texas Zoo as a volunteer Junior Keeper. A great resume builder for college applicants.

Junior Keepers work side by side with a zookeeper in many of the areas of running a zoo, and also learning some cool animal facts and animal behaviors. Of course, this means expect to do everything from scooping poop to feeding a baby animal!

Junior Keepers are encouraged to come to the zoo as often as possible, as long as it has been coordinated with one of the staff.

Time Requirement

We ask that Junior Keepers commit to one year of volunteering. Junior Keepers are expected to work a minimum of two days a month during the winter, and one day a week during the summer, and to work at least

For safety reasons, Junior Keepers must be responsible and follow direction!

 Days available and prices:

AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK:

DINGO PUPPY ENCOUNTER:  

$9.25 person

Capital of Texas Zoo is currently the only zoo in the U.S breeding AUSTRALIAN DINGOES, considered endangered due to hybridizing with feral domestic dogs. Our puppies, born January 2018, are incredible cute and friendly! One of our staff will take you into their habitat, where you may interact with, pet, and take some amazing pictures! 

CROCODILE FEEDING:

$9.25 person

 Feed our big Nile crocodile, Snappy, his daily ration of chicken, with the help of staff (and a long PVC pole!) Snappy has been with us since he was a six inch baby, and now approaches 9 ft. Be amazed as this prehistoric creature hauls himself out of his pool to grab his food with a powerful snap! (hence his name!) 

AVAILABLE THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY:

HIPPO ENCOUNTER: 

$9.25 person

Tank the hippo loves attention! We call him from his pool, and he lumbers over, all 4000 pounds, close to the enclosure barrier, where he opens his mouth and you toss his treats in! SPECTACULAR!

LEMUR ENCOUNTER:  

$9.25person

Our sweet little lemurs, King Julian, Lolita, and Terry, come right over to the edge of their habitat and take bananas right out of your hand! No one should miss this!

CAMEL ENCOUNTER: 

$9.25 person

Staff takes you right over to our big friendly Camel, Moses, Where you feed him from a bucket, and pose for pictures with him. If you have never been close to a camel, you have to do this! He's NINE FEET TALL!! 

Big Cat Feeding:

"Free Viewing "

Be totally amazed as the "Zoo Man"

Michael Hicks himself demonstrates the power and  majesty of these spectacular mammals .

This is only available at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 

School Holidays and 

Spring Break!

Don't Miss It!

 JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING BREAK 2019 NEW, FUN, AND EXCITING!!! 

GUINEA PIG ENCOUNTER :

 $ 9.25 per person price lowers to 

$ 5.00 after the first child in group!

Fun comes in small packages!!!! Geared for Toddlers this encounter is a sure hit for your little one to enjoy as they sit on a stool and feed our little fluff darlings!  This is a sure way to get smiles, giggles, laughter and some pretty amazing photo's too!

FALLOW DEER ENCOUNTER :

$ 9.25 per person

Fall in love with these amazing deer as they come right up and gently eat out of your hand! 

MINIATURE DONKEY ENCOUNTER: 

$6.25 person.  Go in the paddock with Jack, our friendly male donkey, and his three girlfriends, where you can pet and feed them. Jack especially loves having his butt scratched! 

PRAIRIE DOG ENCOUNTER:

$6.25 person 

Staff will take you right out into the middle of our prairie dog town, where you can feed them, hear their amazing vocalizations, and get up close and personal (no touching allowed)  

Swim With the Otters

 SWIM with the otters now available!

Our newest encounter, swim with the otters, may now be booked. $119 for 20 minutes. Meet the world's smartest friendly baby otters, Kumo and Okami, here at the zoo. Available spring break and weekends through May, then daily starting Memorial day through the summer. Times, 9:30 to 11, and again 12:30 to 2:00. Minimum two people to book!

To book, email info@capitaloftexaszoo.org, with your name, preferred date and time, and your cell#. All experiences are paid in advance, and all bookings are final, no refunds. We will let you reschedule one time, and only one time, with advance notification.

SHARE for a FREE 'Swim with the otters' experience for two! We will randomly select from one shared post EACH month now through the summer! Stay tuned for more!