Volunteers

Volunteering is a great way to gain new skills, meet new people and give back to your local community.

To apply, fill out the volunteer form and email to twp@nt.gov.au or fax to 8988 7201

Volunteer opportunities are available in the following areas:

Zoology

The Territory Wildlife Park Zookeepers care for the animals and their environments. Duties include, exhibit design and maintenance, food preparation (including the collection of native food), assistance with veterinary care, record keeping and animal observations, catching, weighing and general health care.

There are five zoo keeping sections where volunteers can be placed – Nocturnal House, Aquarium, Monsoon Forest, Flight Deck and the Veterinary Quarantine Centre (includes Hospital & Quarantine, Endangered Species Conservation Unit, Live Food Unit).

Technical Services

The technical services staff take care of park infrastructure and land management.  Duties include ground maintenance, mechanical support and exhibit construction, and general care of the environment for the benefit of park staff and visitors.

Botanical Activity Centre
The Botanical Activity Centre undertakes seed collection and propagation of native plants to improve animal exhibits and public areas and for revegetation projects.

Visitor Services

Visitor services staff are responsible for guiding visitors around the park.  Duties include meeting and greeting members of the public, promoting the park and the Northern Territory to tourists, assisting zookeeping staff in the presentation of public talks and displays, transportation of visitors around the park on the trains.