Animals
3 animals organizations are listed in Des Moines, IA.
Animal Lifeline of Iowa is a special needs, no-kill shelter focused on caring for sick, injured, and orphaned animals. They rely heavily on volunteers to help provide direct animal care, assist in their thrift shop, and participate in community awareness events.
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The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for thousands of pets each year. Since its founding in 1926, ARL has helped more than 1 million pets in need, providing support, shelter, and rehabilitation.
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Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa cares for over 2,500 animals and aims to inspire appreciation of the natural world. The zoo seeks volunteer engagement to support guest services, education, events, facilities/horticulture, animal care and conservation efforts. Volunteers must be at least 18 (ages 13–17 may apply to the Zoo Crew) and some roles require training sessions or seasonal commitments.
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Nexys currently lists 3 animals volunteer organizations in Des Moines, IA, with 1 additional organization nearby.
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Nexys currently lists 3 animals organizations in Des Moines, IA. Visit an organization’s website for its current ways to help.
Yes. Nexys lists 1 additional volunteer organization in the nearby search area.
Current organization listings include Animals.
Nearby listings include organizations in Atlantic, IA.
Volunteer listings last updated September 9, 2026.
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