Newport Aquarium/Cincinnati Zoo Volunteer Dive Teams?

[smashweights]

Hey soon-to-be fellow Great Lakers! My wife and I will be moving to Southwest Ohio this summer and I've seen that both the Newport Aquarium and the Cincinnati Zoo have volunteer dive teams to help with animal and exhibit maintenance. My FIL used to volunteer dive cleaning the manatee tanks at the Cincy Zoo. I'd love to get on one or both teams and I'm hoping someone here has experience with either crew and can give me some more info on what it's like, wait times, overall views of the program(s) , etc.

Much appreciated!

 

[USdiver1]

Scuba Unlimited is the LDS in Cincy most associated with the Newport Aquarium volunteer divers. Check them out when you arrive in the Buckeye State.

 

[smashweights]

I figured I'd update things in case others in the area have an interest! Got started with both teams over the last few months and it's been a fun way to keep up my skills and put my love of diving to good use. If anyone is interested in joining either volunteer teams here's the links to more information:

Cincinnati Zoo:

Volunteer | Cincinnati Zoo

cincinnatizoo.org

Newport Aquarium:

https://wavefoundation.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/dive-program/