Detroit Zoo looking for volunteers for annual holiday light event

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is seeking individuals 18 years and older to guide and assist visitors at the Detroit Zoo's annual holiday light display.

Wild Lights, presented by Bank of America, will feature more than five million twinkling LED lights that will illuminate buildings, animal sculptures and trees on a trail through the front half of the Zoo. The display will be held over 24 nights throughout the holiday season beginning November 22.

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A two-part volunteer training session for Wild Lights, as well as year-round opportunities, will be held on consecutive Wednesdays, Oct. 22 and Oct. 29, 6-8:30 p.m., at the Detroit Zoo.

"The Zoo is a magical place in winter, and Wild Lights would be a wonderful introduction to volunteering here," said DZS Volunteer Services Manager Linda Denomme.

Year-round volunteer opportunities include positions at the Zoo's Arctic Ring of Life, Australian Outback Adventure and Wildlife Interpretive Gallery, among others, as well as at the Belle Isle Nature Zoo.

No experience is necessary to become a Detroit Zoological Society volunteer; training is provided as needed.

Visit http://detroitzoo.org/volunteers/volunteering-detroit-zoo to apply, or email volunteer@dzs.org for additional information.