Animal Department

Zoo Service Assistant — One year of college with a declared major in Biology or closely related field and one year of working with animals in an institutional setting. Assist area animal keepers with duties to help facilitate the occurrence of regularly scheduled animal presentations. Zoo Service Assistant positions start at $18.35.

Education

Education Instructor — One year of college seeking a degree in elementary or secondary education, one year of experience working with children in formal or informal teaching setting (school, day camp, zoo or other cultural attraction) and background knowledge of biology, ecology or related field. Must be able to handle small exotic animals for educational purposes, have good communication/teaching skills, be willing to be First Aid/CPR certified and work a varied part-time schedule. Education positions start at $20.24 hourly.

Guest Services

Zoo Service Worker — Various duties including: groundskeeping and housekeeping, ticket scanning, parking lot and traffic control, operating rides and attractions (carousel, tram, butterfly exhibit, giraffe and lorikeet feedings), special event setup.  Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.  To be a tram driver, must be 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.

Ropes Course Attendant – Operates the Sky Trail and Sky Tykes ropes courses at the Zoo.  Duties include: daily equipment and course inspections, harnessing/unharnessing guests, attaching guests to the course with safety equipment, working on the course to assist guests and respond to emergencies if needed.  Must be comfortable assisting guests of all ages and backgrounds and comfortable working at heights up to 40 feet.  Must pass all training and testing required to become a certified operator.  Must be at least 16 years old.

Splash Park Attendant — Operates the Zoo’s splash park attraction.  Duties include: daily pre-opening inspections, crowd control throughout the splash park (including operating two small water slides), groundskeeping and housekeeping, and maintaining public safety. Must be CPR/First Aid Certified. Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.

Horticulture 

Zoo Aide — Grass cutting, mulching, trimming and grounds maintenance. Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.  Horticulture positions start at $17.48 hourly.

Membership, Front Desk & Admissions

Zoo Service Clerk — All areas include basic computer operating skills and guest interaction. Some areas will require experience working with money, balancing a cash drawer, operating a multi-line switchboard and making PA announcements and radio announcements. Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.

Minimum wage is $16.65 hourly (unless specified above).
The Louisville Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.