Cleco employees volunteered at the Alexandria Zoo as part of the company’s Done in a Day program.

Cleco’s Done in a Day program furthers the company’s partnerships with charitable organizations across its service territory, as well as provides an opportunity for its employees to get involved in the community. Through the program, Cleco works with charitable organizations who request assistance with a project that can be completed within one day or a few hours.

Volunteers organized and set up decorations and lights to help prepare for the Zoo Boo and Holiday Light Safari.

“Alexandria Zoo’s annual Zoo Boo and Holiday Light Safari events are massive undertakings! They each require multiple months of preparation that would just not be possible without the generous support of volunteers,” said Catie Hirsch, Curator of Education for the Alexandria Zoo. “Corporate volunteers bring excitement and energy to our event preparation season that just can’t be replicated.”

Alexandria Zoo provides experiences for all ages that inspire conservation action through opportunities that are fun, engaging and inspirational.

“Cleco volunteers are always excited to support local organizations, especially those with such a great educational mission,” said Colie Plaster, communications representative at Cleco and Done in a Day program coordinator.  

To date, Cleco employees have volunteered more than 3,200 hours in 2025.