SPRUCE UP the Oakland Zoo

Refurbish and/or plant various gardens and exhibits, including the children's zoo areas and the extended grounds encompassing Knowland Park. Some projects may include helping in and around the animal habitats cleaning and removing debris, cleaning up animal scat, or working in somewhat muddy areas. Most projects will require continual physical exertion throughout the three to four hour project(breaks can be taken as needed).Volunteers are free to spend the day at the zoo after the project ends.

Come by to help out for this great cause!

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Time: 8:30am – 12:30pm

Location: 9777 Golf Links Rd
                Oakland, CA 94605-4925

Event max # of Volunteers: 30

Contact: Blake Brown

Contact Email: blake@hoba.org

Contact Phone: 415-541-9616 x106

Age Restrictions: No one under 12 admitted

Type of Work: Landscaping/Gardening/Lifting - Strenuous

Waiver Required? Yes, for youth ages 15-16 without a parent. Youth under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Attire: Sturdy shoes and warm clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Items to Bring: Clothes, water bottle

Meals Provided: No

Beverages Provided: No

Additional Fees: No

Parking Available: Yes

Rain Contingency: Project will occur rain or shine

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