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Volunteer as an Individual

Advocate for Wildlife

Docents and Conservation Ambassadors play an important role in creating meaningful and memorable wildlife experiences for guests.

Through sharing of interesting animal facts and unique stories about the animals under our care, Docents and Conservation Ambassadors help engage and inspire our guests to care for wildlife.

Be a Docent

Docent

Singapore Zoo, River Wonders or Night Safari

Pre-requisites

  • Be 21 years and above
  • Deep interest in nature and wildlife
  • Willing to engage guests on wildlife conservation
  • Comfortable in an outdoor environment
  • Pass selection process

Recruitment

  • Twice a year (April – June, September – November)

Commitment

  • 8 – 10 weeks of training, usually on Saturdays and Sundays
  • Upon successful evaluation, commit monthly duty of 2 hours per session for at least a year
Donation fee for selected applicant to Mandai Nature* S$ 150
*Applicants who have previously volunteered 30 hours with Mandai Wildlife Group within the year will enjoy waiver
Register Interest

Conservation Ambassadors

Singapore Zoo, River Wonders or Night Safari

Pre-requisites

  • Between 15 – 21 years old. Full time students who are above 21 years old may also apply
  • Deep interest in nature and wildlife
  • Willing to engage guests on wildlife conservation
  • Comfortable in an outdoor environment

Recruitment

  • Four times a year, across different parks

Commitment

  • 2 full days of training
  • Upon successful evaluation, commit monthly duty of 2 hours per session for at least a year
Training Fee* S$ 30
*Applicants who have previously volunteered at least 30 hours with Mandai Wildlife Group within the year will enjoy waiver
Register interest

Animal Care

Animal care volunteers contribute to the care of our animals by assisting our Animal Care team in their daily tasks.

Through volunteering, Animal care volunteers gain insights into the best wildlife husbandry practices and contribute to animal care at Mandai Wildlife Reserve.

Be a Keeper Volunteer

Keeper Volunteer

Singapore Zoo, River Wonders or Night Safari

Pre-requisites

  • Be 18 years old and above
  • Have prior experience in husbandry work at an organization OR an existing Docent/Conservation Ambassador who has volunteered for at least 24 hours with us
  • Able to commit 5 days a week for at least 4 weeks, or weekly for at least 1 year

Note: International applicants must be eligible to apply for Work Holiday Pass (WHP) or Training Employment Pass (TEP). Refer to the Ministry of Manpower website for more information.

Responsibilities

  • Clean and maintain exhibit areas and animal dens
  • Prepare daily feeding for animals
  • Record observations of enrichment conducted by keepers
  • Observe and assist keepers during commentary/guest engagement/token feeding sessions

The above are the generic duties for a Keeper Volunteer. Find out more about the specific responsibilities for the respective Animal Care team.

Administrative payment

  • Training Employment Pass Holders must make additional administrative payment of $330 (non-refundable)

Vaccinations required

  • Tetanus
  • Volunteers based at Primate sections will additional vaccination and blood tests against Hepatitis B

If you have taken these vaccinations before, please ensure they are still valid at the time of your volunteer period.

Application

  • Apply between 1 January – 27 February or 1 July – 31 August
Donation fee for selected applicant to Mandai Nature* S$ 150
Administrative Payment for TEP holders (Non-Refundable) S$ 330
*Applicants who have previously volunteered 30 hours with Mandai Wildlife Group within the year will enjoy waiver
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Aquarist Volunteer

Singapore Zoo, River Wonders or Night Safari

Pre-requisites

  • Be 18 years old and above
  • Be a Singaporean, Singapore Permanent Resident, or a Dependent’s Pass holder
  • Have a valid diving certification from NAUI / PADI / SSI
  • Able to commit to 12 sessions (4 hours each) for at least 1 year

Responsibilities

  • Cleaning of exhibits (both diving and non-diving)
  • Food preparation
  • Life-support system maintenance (such as cleaning of filters, system overhaul)
  • Scuba diving activities:
    • Vacuuming and collecting organic matter
    • Wiping of viewing windows
    • Feeding session
    • Animal handling

Vaccination required

  • Tetanus

If you have taken this vaccination before, please ensure they are still valid at the time of your volunteer period.

On job training (OJT)

  • Applicants who passed the interview will be required to attend 2 full days of OJT. They will also have to:
    • Pass the Dive Medical Assessment conducted at the Group-appointed medical clinic (at own cost)
    • Pass Dive Orientation on last day of OJT

Application

  • Apply between 1 January – 27 February or 1 July – 31 August
Donation fee for selected applicant to Mandai Nature* S$ 150
*Applicants who have previously volunteered 30 hours with Mandai Wildlife Group within the year will enjoy waiver
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Veterinary and Research

Students who are in related studies may apply for these volunteer roles to gain experience and insights into Veterinary Medicine or Research work at Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
Be a Veterinary Student Volunteer

This programme offers volunteers with a keen interest in wildlife medicine an opportunity to observe and participate in selected clinical procedures under supervision.

At the end of the programme, volunteers will gain insights into different aspects of avian, and zoological medicine under the guidance of our veterinary team.

Veterinary Volunteer

Singapore Zoo, River Wonders or Night Safari

Pre-requisites

  • Be in a final year student of veterinary medicine course at the time of volunteer placement
  • Be able to commit either 4 or 8 weeks

Note: International applicants must be eligible to apply for Work Holiday Pass (WHP) or Training Employment Pass (TEP). Please refer to the Ministry of Manpower website for more information.

Responsibilities

  • Record observed cases using standardised format
  • Interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., radiographs, hematology, biochemistry)
  • Monitor restraint episodes and record pertinent information such as anesthetic and physiologic parameters
  • Assist veterinary nurses with routine treatments and other assigned tasks
  • Prepare for upcoming procedures including medical record review and independent reading on unfamiliar species and techniques
  • Complete reading assignments
  • Complete a research project and present findings to the hospital and/or husbandry staff

Administrative payment

  • Training Employment Pass Holders must make additional administrative payment of $330 (non-refundable)

Vaccinations required

  • Tetanus
  • Volunteers based at Singapore Zoo will require additional vaccination for Rabies and Influenza

If you have taken these vaccinations before, please ensure they are still valid at the time of your volunteer period.

Application

  • Apply between 1 January – 27 February or 1 July – 31 August
Donation fee for selected applicant to Mandai Nature* S$ 150
Administrative Payment for TEP holders (Non-Refundable) S$ 330
*Applicants who have previously volunteered 30 hours with Mandai Wildlife Group within the year will enjoy waiver
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This programme offers volunteers with a keen interest in understanding research process in a zoological institution.

Volunteers will have the unique opportunity to partake and engage in a range of zoo-specific research projects not limited to behavioural, nutritional and welfare science.

Research Volunteer

Singapore Zoo, River Wonders or Night Safari

Pre-requisites

  • University students taking Science-related studies in Singapore
  • Comfortable with an outdoor work environment
  • Pass a selection process
  • Commit 48 days within 3-month period

Note: Foreign students studying in Singapore who wish to apply must be eligible to work in Singapore. You can check your eligibility on the Ministry of Manpower website.

Responsibilities

  • Learn and engage in animal husbandry management practices
  • Design experimental designs and participate in data collection related to research project
  • Assist with producing technical reports and documentation
  • Present findings to relevant committees and key stakeholders

Vaccinations required

  • Tetanus
  • Volunteers based at Primate sections will require additional vaccination and blood tests against Influenza and Hepatitis B

If you have taken these vaccinations before, please ensure they are still valid at the time of your volunteer period.

Application

  • Apply between 1 February – 31 March
Donation fee for selected applicant to Mandai Nature* S$ 30
*Applicants who have previously volunteered 30 hours with Mandai Wildlife Group within the year will enjoy waiver
Apply FAQs

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