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.

Thank you for showing interest in the Zoo’s employment opportunities! By checking this site often, you can learn more about the Zoo and what we have to offer!

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

Join us at the Zoo! We are seeking an experienced janitorial custodian to join our overnight team! This is an on-call position with variable hours. A minimum of one year of commercial cleaning experience, including knowledge of chemicals and compounds is required. At Reid Park Zoo, we don’t cut corners – we clean them! The custodian’s role is vital for health, safety, and creating a positive…
Reid Park Zoological Society is seeking a groundskeeper. One year of commercial grounds experience required. This is an on-call position with variable hours. Basic to intermediate knowledge and experience in plant identification, plant and lawn care are required. Reid Park Zoo’s mission is to connect people with animals, inspiring the protection of wild animals and wild places. Be a part of a…
A minimum of three years of landscaping or groundskeeping experience in a commercial environment, park, or public attraction is required. Ability to identify plants and advanced knowledge of proper plant and lawn care are required. A degree in landscape design, botany, horticulture or arborist certification is strongly preferred. This position requires manual groundskeeping skills (raking…
Reid Park Zoological Society is seeking an experienced, full-time Event Technician to fill an important position on our Events and Rentals Team. Two years of commercial experience in carpentry, fabrication, décor, and lighting installation, construction, or other related trades is required. Relevant trades experience in a park or public attraction environment is strongly preferred. This position…