My Volunteer Job

Hello everyone! Recently, on the weekends, I’ve been volunteering at a small petting-zoo with tropical birds and other creatures. It’s a cool experience as a visitor, but as a volunteer you get to see a bit behind the scenes.

This is Pepper, a beautiful African Grey 

Birds, Goats, Reptiles

It can get busy with excited parents and children! 

Another volunteer snuggling with a baby goat.

My favorite part of volunteering has to be the reptiles. I loved showing off the bearded dragons, ball pythons, and corn snakes. Sadly, not too many people are big fans of scaly animals, so they mostly stick to cuddling rabbits, birds, and guinea pigs.

Dusty the Bearded Dragon. One of my favorites.

My Dad holding a baby ball python in the outdoor area

Ball Python Hairband

Pecker the Indian Ringneck. Happily perched on a shoulder.

“Give me your tips!”

It’s a great experience working there, learning about the animals. However, I don’t know if the volunteers are even going to be volunteering anymore. There were some changes with animal management, and we don’t know the new volunteer schedule (if there is one). I hope I can continue working there. I love the experience. Besides, even if they dismiss the volunteers, I can still go there to visit.

We shall see what happens, and I will let ya know.

~Grace