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Don't just walk on the wild side- work there, too!
The Houston Zoo employs approximately 300 individuals on a regular basis. (In addition to our employees, we also have around 650 volunteers.) This adds up to a substantial body of professionals and enthusiasts whose commitment to the organization--and our education and conservation efforts serve to make this zoo a world-class facility.
Within the Zoo, there are over 15 different job classifications, including animal keepers, maintenance and ground crew, administration, guest services, educational positions, marketing and development positions and senior executive staff.
Note: for most Zoo positions, experience and education are a must especially for personnel who work directly with the animals. The reality is that our animal positions are highly competitive and require skilled individuals who usually have a background in a related life science field (i.e. biology, zoology, behavioral sciences, etc).
