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The Maryland Zoo
Our annual family friendly Halloween festival is back but has been expanded! Volunteers will help with games, crafts, trick or treat stations, costume contests, inflatable hay maze, and more over four different weekends in October. Volunteers will be given an assignment during check-in the day of your shift.
Event Details
The Maryland Zoo (1 Safari Pl, Baltimore, MD 21217)
9:15am - 4:15pm (2 shifts available each day)
Dates:
October 2, 2026 - October 4, 2026
October 9, 2026 - October 11, 2026
October 23, 2026 - October 25, 2026
October 30, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Volunteer Opportunity Description
Volunteers will help with games, crafts, trick or treat stations, costume contests, hay maze, and more! Volunteers will be given an assignment at check-in the day of your shift.
Other Important Information
Volunteers must be at least 14 years old to participate. Those aged 14 - 15 are welcome but must volunteer alongside a parent or guardian who will also complete an application and volunteer at the event.
Shift times available:
9:15am - 1:15pm
12:30pm - 4:15pm
While the event spans several days, volunteers have the flexibility to choose how long they’d like to help. The only requirement is a minimum commitment of one shift.
Community service hours are available for volunteers! Simply bring your forms to the event or email them to allison.schwartz@marylandzoo.org after the event.
Please note the following logistical details:
Oct 3rd and 4th are Member Mornings and we will have an earlier start time than the rest of the dates.
We are looking for volunteers who can sew. On 10/3, 10/4, 10/24, and 10/25 from 11:00-12:30 we will be having an animal clinic for ripped stuffed animals.
How to Sign Up
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete a volunteer application. You can fill out the form here: Volunteer Application