An open house will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the Hogle Zoo auditorium for those interested in becoming a docent at the zoo.
Docents volunteer their time to educate the public about wildlife, ecology and conservation. Working with smaller zoo animals, docents give lectures and presentations to schools and at other places.They must be 18 years of age or older, be willing to work 100 hours annually and provide their own transportation. They must complete a 10-week training program.
Call the zoo at 582-1631, Ext. 152, for more information.