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National Volunteer Week (Spoiler: We think we have the best volunteers!)

Posted by: Kirsten Pisto, Communications ZooCorps volunteer Paul Houser, Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren/WPZ Let's begin with a quote from William James, "Act as if what you do makes a difference.  It does." When it comes to our dedicated volunteers, we could not find a truer sentiment. This National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, we'd like to acknowledge the  750+  Woodland Park Zoo volunteers who help our zoo shine. From their devotion to the zoo's animal care mission, to their passion for protecting wildlife and wild places—our  volunteers offer a host of wisdom, kindness and patience that inspires our guests and instills in our community a sense of wonder and gratitude.  Alycia Moncrieff assists the horticulture team in the Tropical Rain Forest. Photo by Dennis Dow/WPZ. Volunteers range in age from 12 to 94, and come from all over the place—some commute as far as Kennewick, WA .  From ZooCorps to Counselors in training to docent...