Volunteer roles

Please click on our Volunteer Roles to take a look at further details about each role, then click here for details how to register your interest.

Once you have read through the role descriptions and are interested in volunteering on a regular day every week at Paignton Zoo:

  • Decide on up to a maximum of three roles you are interested in and how many hours / on which days you can offer your time (nearly all of the activities cover a 7 day rota)
  • Complete the ‘Register your interest’ form, listing up to a maximum of 3 roles as this helps with our shortlisting.

Please note:
Due to the volume of interest we receive you will only be contacted if you are short listed. If you are short listed you will be invited to an informal discussion on volunteering where, together, we will try to find the right role for you.

If you are successful in becoming a volunteer, you will be required to bring your passport to your induction meeting, plus a copy of the front cover, the photo page and any visa pages. You will also need to bring your National Insurance card or number with you.

You may be also be interested in volunteering at Living Coasts in Torquay. If you would like to find out more information please visit our Volunteers at Living Coasts page.

What You Say
Paignton Zoo is a great day out - lots of animals, lots of plants, lots of space. It's ideal for families but people of all ages will have a good time. It's fun and surprising and exciting and unpredictable
Fantastic place with excellent facilities and loads of amazing animals to see!
Excellent value for money, the best Zoo we have ever visited. Everything is so clean and well maintained; all animals look very happy and content.