Where passion turns into a career!

Here at Reid Park Zoo, we inspire people to protect wild animals and wild places. As a member of the team, you will be expressing our mission, vision, and values in your day-to-day activity while being a part of the dynamic and diverse team unlike any other.

We offer a wide range of benefits for full-time staff including: four health insurance plans (two feature an HSA with company contribution), two dental plans, vision insurance, free life/ AD&D insurance, free Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance, 401k retirement plan with 4% employer match, free Employee Assistance Program, Legal Assistance program, Pet Insurance, supplemental life insurance for self/ spouse/ children, paid sick, vacation and holidays, employee discounts, employee hotline and free family zoo membership. We have 30-days waiting period for benefits eligibility.

Positions are open until filled.

For animal care and veterinary positions, please note that a current COVID booster, negative TB Test and proof of MMR vaccination are required.

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We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and improving diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace.

Career Opportunities

Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, Arizona seeks a Lead Zookeeper - Hoof stock and small mammals. This is an additional position for this team to prepare for Reid Park Zoo’s Asia expansion opening later this year. Overview: Oversees care of a variety of dangerous and non-dangerous animals and habitats. The position will provide high-quality care for the animals in their area as well as assist with…
The Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, Arizona is seeking a Zoo Keeper for our newly created Herpetology Team, in preparation for the Zoo's Pathway to Asia expansion opening in late 2026! Overview: This position will be joining the Herpetology team to care for all the reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and fish in the zoo including Komodo Dragons, giant tortoises, reticulated python, American…
Explore a career with Reid Park Zoo! We are seeking a Zoo Keeper to join our Bird Team! With a mission centered in conservation, the Zoo is Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and participates in over 50 Species Survival Plans for threatened and endangered species. Reid Park Zoo cares for over 200 exotic animal species from around the world, maintains a state-of-the-art…
Come join us at the Reid Park Zoological Society! Overview: The Commissary Keeper is responsible for coordinating the diets for over 400 animals (and counting). This includes daily diet preparation, tracking product usage and ensuring products are re-stocked as needed, and managing diet changes for a dynamic animal collection. Additionally, this position oversees live insect colonies and…
Join us at Reid Park Zoo! With a mission centered in conservation, the Reid Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and participates in nearly 100 Species Survival Plans for threatened and endangered species. Reid Park Zoo maintains a state-of-the-art elephant program, a cutting-edge veterinary clinic that serves as a teaching hospital for the University of…
Water may cover 70% of the earth, but it’s 100% of this job! The Reid Park Zoological Society (Reid Park Zoo) is seeking a Life Support Operator & Water Quality Technician (Level 1) to join our “water team.” With a mission centered in conservation, the Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and participates in nearly 100 Species Survival Plans for threatened and…