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 programs, 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, 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 COVID booster acquired after September 2022 is 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 Zoological Society is seeking a general Zookeeper. The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in biological science, animal, or zoology, plus two years of paid animal care experience at an AZA accredited facility, or an Associate’s degree with three years paid experience at an AZA accredited facility. The Society is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to create…
Are you passionate about? …Providing exceptional care for animals? …Saving wildlife and wild places? …Inspiring guests to connect with nature and take action to impact the future of our world? …Being part of a dynamic, growing zoo that welcomes diversity, equity, inclusion and personal contribution? Explore a career with Reid Park Zoo. Reid Park Zoo, located in beautiful…
Reid Park Zoological Society is seeking Guest Services staff. 12-months cashier experience preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish preferred. This position is open until filled. The Society is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to create inspiring memories for all by connecting people and animals to ensure the protection of wild animals and wild places. We provide educational and fun…
Are you passionate about? …Creating memories for guests that will last a lifetime? …Saving wildlife and wild places? …Inspiring guests to connect with nature and take action to impact the future of our world? …Being part of a dynamic, growing zoo that welcomes diversity, equity, inclusion and personal contribution? Reid Park Zoological Society is seeking a passionate and…
Reid Park Zoological Society is seeking Events Staff to help with our fun seasonal events such as ZooLights, Boo at the Zoo, Wine Gone Wild or Summer Nights Safari. One-year hospitality or event experience preferred. The Society is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to create inspiring memories for all by connecting people and animals to ensure the protection of wild animals…