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Make a difference for a child! 2026 Dream Night

Blank Park Zoo

Join us as we celebrate the zoo's Annual Dream Night Event! We have a number of volunteer openings if you are available/interested in volunteering. See the list below for specific needs.

Blank Park Zoo is one of nearly 230 zoos and aquariums around the world in 37 countries to participate in Dream Night, an invitation-only event for children with special healthcare needs and their families.

The evening is completely cost-free to the families who are able to attend the event. Children, and adults, will have a magical time at the zoo with lots of fun craft activities, special animal demonstrations, a few special guests, dinner and much, much more!

Dream Night Information:

Dates: Saturday May 30

Event Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Volunteer Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Volunteer Opportunities and Needs/night:

Volunteers must be 13 years or older

Dinner Attendants

To sign up for Dream Night go to the following Volunteer Spot Link:

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