CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Auxiliary (CMZA) was formed in 1969 as a non-profit organization to give aid in carrying out the Zoo’s objectives. It is an active member of the Association of Zoo and Aquarium Docents (AZAD) and was a founding member of AZAD.
 

• To support the Zoo in providing a major zoological park for residents and visitors of the Pikes Peak region.

• To assist the Zoo in providing recreational, educational, conservation, and scientific facilities in the fields of natural history, zoology, and related subjects.

• To aid the Zoo’s education program by providing docent guide service for school groups and related organizations, and providing liaison with other educational institutions.

• To work with the Zoo staff toward increased utilization of the zoological park and its facilities.

• Provide classroom "Safari" instruction and zoo tours based on approved curriculum to students in the Pikes Peak region from grades 2 and up. See details on Docent lead tours.

• Provide puppet and slide shows on zoos and animals for grades preschool through 2.

• Provide interpretive education using biofacts and talks to zoo visitors.

• Handle specified zoo animals to provide visitors up close opportunities to see animals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds.

• Provide a Speakers Bureau to explain zoo and animal activities to interested groups in the community.

• Aid the zoo staff in providing animal enrichment activities for zoo animals.

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Become a CMZoo Docent

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Would you like to be in a position to inspire a child to care about wildlife and the natural world...perhaps providing them with an experience they'll remember for a lifetime? Then consider becoming a CMZoo Docent Volunteer! No previous experience is necessary and the rewards and satisfaction are tremendous.

You can choose to volunteer during the week as a Tour Educator or on the weekends as an Interpretive Educator (or a combination of both). Tour Educators lead on-site Zoo tours for school kids and present classroom "safaris" in schools. Interpretive Educators instill an understanding and appreciation of animals using biofacts (animal artifacts) at the Zoo. Other opportunities for involvement also are available, including Zoopeteers (puppet program), Zoo on the Move, animal enrichment and special events. And let's not forget the fun perks of being a docent; great field trips, parties and the opportunity to meet some great people!

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Auxiliary has volunteers from all walks of life, both young and older. Interested persons are welcome to attend meetings and activities in the fall before training classes begin.

Training classes are scheduled for Saturdays Training classes February & March 2008 9:30am to 3:30pm
 For more class information please contact Gerry Forster at 548-9420 or email GHUSSER@msn.com

Are you age 21 or over, interested in the world of nature, and willing to pass this information on to others? If so, becoming a docent at the zoo may be for you. Docents fit into two categories based on availability. Tour Educators are available during weekdays and provide the classroom safaris and zoo tours for students. Interpretive Educators are available to provide education to visitors on zoo grounds by utilizing biofacts and house talks on weekends. The requirements to join this rewarding organization are:

• Membership in the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. There are no additional CMZA dues but applicants must be willing to pay for the instruction manual and required uniforms.

• Successful completion of classroom training which lasts approximately 12 weeks, meeting weekly.

• 2008 classes for Tour and Interpretive Educators will be held on Saturdays from 9:30am - 3:30pm during February and March.

• 30 hours/year work as an educator in your assigned area (Tour or Interpretive).

• Completion of two Continuing Education Credits annually.

CMZoo Homepage

4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road Colorado Springs, CO  80906 Phone(719)633-9925  Fax (719)633-2254