Zoo Daze - Volunteering Gone Wild

If you were one of those kids who always wanted a pet tiger or penguin growing up, and you aren't afraid to get a little messy, volunteering at the Hattiesburg Zoo might be just your thing.
Based, of course, on your level of commitment and consistency, volunteer opportunities range from general labor, helping create the diets of the animals, working with the educational animals, helping with kid's classes, and even working directly with a keeper to care for the general animals!The educational animals are what they use to do demonstrations and teach the classes, they are slightly more accessible than, say, the tigers, and volunteers may build up to being able to do demonstrations with them for the kids. Educational Director Krissy Hamilton expressed special interest in Education majors, explaining that there is a current need for help with the classes and you can really get involved, even creating the lesson plans. The possibilities are extensive and although this opportunity would require some stick-to-it (they require 16 hours monthly, minimum), the rewards are great. For more information, contact Krissy Hamilton at 601-545-4579.