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Safety to workers, the public, and the animals is very important to the Pueblo Zoo/Zoological Society. As a volunteer in an area of the Zoo where animal contact is possible the risks include bites and other possible injuries caused by animal aggression, territoriality, defensive actions, et cetera. To insure safe practices the following rules must be followed:

1.) Never enter any animal enclosures without the express consent of the keeper to whom you may be assigned. Never enter any animal enclosure if you are uncomfortable in the presence of the animal or if you sense any signs of danger, aggression, etc.

2.) If an animal with which you are working with appears ill or injured, report your observations to Zoo staff immediately.

3.) Never enter non-public areas without the express consent of Zoo staff.

4.) Due to insurance policy restrictions, only Zoo Staff members are allowed to drive Zoo vehicles.

5.) Volunteers handling animals must have had a negative TB test within the last year.

6.) Volunteers handling animals must have a current (administered within the last ten years) tetanus immunization.

7.) Wash hands after any animal contact. The risk of contracting a disease from an animal is low, but does exist. Imform public that they should wash their hands after contact with animals. If the public is permitted to touch reptiles, spray or wipe their hands with germicidal liquid (provided by Zoo). Children under 5 years of age are not allowed to touch reptiles.

8.) The risk of contracting a disease from an animal is greater if you are immunocompromised. If you are on immunosuppressive drugs or have a condition that has compromised your immune system, you should not work near zoo animals.

9.) Animals may become more aggressive at certain times of the year or in different situations (e. g. rut or recent birth). Never assume any animal, even a domesticated one, is always safe.

10.) Be safety counscious. If you notice safety problems, report then to a Zoo staff person as soon as possible.

If emergency treatment or advice is considered necessary by Pueblo Zoo/Zoological Society staff, I understand that my emergency contact will be notified. If this party cannot be reached, I authorize Pueblo Zoo/Zoological Society staff to arrange whatever treatment is considered necessary.

In consideration of being permitted by the Pueblo Zoo/Zoological Society to work at the Pueblo Zoo as a volunteer without receiving monetary remuneration or fringe benefits of any kind from the Zoological Society, I hereby assume all risk of personal injury or death and property damage or loss from whatever cause arises while I am working and release the Zoological Society, its workers, employees, agents, servants, and other volunteer workers from liability resulting from their acts or omissions.

I acknowledge that the Pueblo Zoo/Zoological Society might from time to time take photographs of program participants, volunteers and Zoo attendees. I, the undersigned, do hereby consent and agree that employees and/or agents have the right to take photographs, videotape, or digital recordings of me and to use these in any and all media both print and electronic, now or hereafter known, for the purpose of advertising, presentations and other promotional and educational efforts. I further consent that my name and identity may be revealed therein or by descriptive text or commentary. I do hereby release employees and/or agents all rights to exhibit this work in print and electronic form publicly or privately and to market and sell copies. I waive any rights, claims, or interest I may have to control the use of my identity or likeness in whatever media used. I understand that there will be no financial or other remuneration for recording me, either for initial or subsequent transmission or playback. I represent that I am at least 18 years of age, have read and understand the foregoing statement, and am competent to execute this agreement.

If under 18 years of age: