A partnership with a Seattle nonprofit is weaving volunteers into the zoo experience.
SEATTLE — A new partnership at Woodland Park Zoo is opening the doors for young adults with disabilities while making a big impact on both the people and the place.
The zoo is working with Seattle nonprofit Summit Community Center to train volunteers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The hands-on experience fills meaningful jobs and offers volunteers a chance to shine during Disability Pride Month.
“For our animal welfare, it really helps us understand how our animals are doing in their exhibits,” said Alexander Jones, the zoo’s senior strategist of accessibility
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