The Creature Conservancy

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The Creature Conservancy

Environmental Stewardship: Animals Education: Community Exploration
4950 Ann Arbor-saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone (734) 929 - 9324
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Our mission

Conservation through education.
Opportunities

Reptile and Amphibian Care

Taking care of the reptiles and amphibians, including feeding, cleaning enclosures, water changes, and other assignments directed by the reptile and amphibian curator. This position requires a weekly commitment. Hours for volunteering are 1-5 PM weekdays and 9 AM – 1 PM weekends. Prior experience with reptiles or amphibians is required.
  • Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal, Skilled
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Evening Animal Feeder

Feeding and cleaning for the nocturnal birds and mammals. Food and water delivery, indoors and out; cleaning enclosures, dishes, and kitchen; taking out trash, recycling, and compost; and assisting staff as requested. This position requires a two-hour commitment once a week. Hours for volunteering are 5 PM – 7 PM weekdays.
  • Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Evenings

Morning Animal Feeder

Feeding and cleaning for the birds and mammals: food preparation and delivery, indoors and out; cleaning enclosures, dishes, and kitchen; taking out trash, recycling, and compost; and assisting staff as requested. This position requires a four-hour commitment once a week. Hours for volunteering are 9 AM – 1 PM daily.
  • Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Docent

Help prepare the facility for weekend open hours. Provide educational information to the public about our animals and facilities during open hours. Speak with a wide range of people from young children to seniors. Must be available two weekend days per month from 12:00 – 5:00. Docents are cross-trained to work in the gift shop and one shift every two months must be in the gift shop.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekends

Construction & Facilities

We like our creatures to have all the comforts of home–as much of their natural habitat as we can provide plus enrichment features. If you are handy with a hammer and power tools we need you! Frequency and time requirements vary with project.
  • Occasional
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • Skilled
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Horticulturist

We need helpers to organize, maintain, and propagate plants such as palms, bamboos, and bananas for our displays. Put your green thumb to good use with us!
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Outdoor
  • On-site, Skilled
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Gift Shop Attendant

Must be available one weekend day per month from 12:30 – 5:30. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering basic questions, merchandise sales, and maintenance of displays.
  • Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekends
How you help

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted our usual slate of activities: open hours, camps, school field trips, parties, etc. While we are getting back to normal, we are still running on minimal staffing levels and relying more and more on the support of volunteers. We continue to need your help in order to provide for our animals. Thank you for doing what you can to help.
About us

The Creature Conservancy is an up close and personal “hands-on zoo” right here in Ann Arbor! Many of our resident animals are rescued exotic “pets” or injured/non-releasable wildlife. We are passionate about making a difference in these animals lives by educating people of all ages about conservation. We offer live animal educational programs, along with events for children and adults alike! We provide educational programs, private events and tours, birthday parties, field trips, summer camps, and interactive adult events!