Forever Learning: Learning at the Zoo may begin in one’s childhood years, but it certainly does not stop there. Rhoda Weinstein is a testament to that. Growing up in New York and moving around frequently for her job as a U.S. foreign services officer, Weinstein spent her career engaging with others. Lifelong lovers of zoos and animals, Weinstein and her husband, Bob, moved to Melbourne, FL upon retirement and soon joined Brevard Zoo. Before Expedition Africa opened in 2003, Weinstein was invited to attend a preview of the new exhibit, and it was then that she decided to become a volunteer. Weinstein spent the next 12 years volunteering in Expedition Africa. She later moved to La Selva (now Rainforest Revealed) to serve as a docent, teaching Zoo visitors about wildlife, ecosystems and conservation. She spends every Thursday and Sunday with monkeys, sloths, giant otters and other Latin American creatures. greatly, they are all united by a passion for animals and conservation. When asked what she loves most about volunteering, she replied, “as a retiree, it fits my social needs. Every time I come to the Zoo, I learn something new.” In addition to learning, Rhoda also teaches others. During her shifts, Weinstein and her white binder are practically inseparable. On the cover is the Zoo’s map and inside are animal fact sheets, blog posts printed off the Zoo’s website and hand-written notes of information she’s gleaned from Zoo staff. “Anything that I do, I do 110%,” she said, “and that includes having as much knowledge as possible to pass onto guests.” Weinstein is part of an army of Zoo volunteers that contribute nearly 100,000 hours of their time every year. Though their assignments vary 23