Zoo Miami Employment Information
The following departments at Zoo Miami are managed by the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department:
- Admissions & Visitor Services
- Animal Science & Veterinary Services
- Group Sales
- Landscaping & Maintenance
To apply for available jobs at Zoo Miami in these areas, please click here.
Current Openings:
Position: (1) Full-Time Zoological Supervisor 1 – Elephants
Key Details: Internal and External Candidates
Location: Zoo Miami, Animal Science
Entry Rate: $48,161.69 (Annually)
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Four years of experience with mammals, reptiles and/or birds in a zoological park or related facility to include one year of supervisory experience are required. Coursework in Zoology, Biology, Ecology or related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. Must possess a Driver license.
How to apply: Apply online at, http://www.miamidade.gov/humanresources/jobs.asp . Search for Job Opening #74921
Closing date: Sunday, December 18, 2022
Position: (1) Full-Time Zoo Miami Keeper 2 – Asia/Florida
Key Details: Internal and External Candidates
Location: Zoo Miami, Animal Science
Entry Rate: $38,842.25 (Annually)
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Three years of experience in animal husbandry at a zoological park are required. Must possess a Driver license. Must be able to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends on a varied work schedule.
How to apply: Apply online at, http://www.miamidade.gov/humanresources/jobs.asp . Search for Job Opening #73465
Closing date: Friday, December 23, 2022
Position: (1) Full-Time Zoo Miami Keeper 2 – Critter Connection
Key Details: Internal and External Candidates
Location: Zoo Miami, Animal Science
Entry Rate: $38,842.25 (Annually)
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Three years of experience in animal husbandry at a zoological park are required. Must possess a Driver license. Must be able to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends on a varied work schedule.
How to apply: Apply online at, http://www.miamidade.gov/humanresources/jobs.asp . Search for Job Opening #73465
Closing date: Friday, December 23, 2022
*For a more detailed description of these positions, you may visit the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Jobs website, https://www.aza.org/joblistings/
Zoo Miami Foundation Employment Information
The following departments are managed by the Zoo Miami Foundation:
- Development & Membership
- Education & Volunteers
- Marketing & Public Relations
Current Openings:
Seasonal Camp Counselor
The primary function of the Camp Counselor is to implement informal education programs, located on Zoo Miami grounds, for various audiences attending camps. Read More>>
Full Time Volunteer Manager
The primary function of the Volunteer Manager is to oversee recruitment, training, and management of adult and teenage volunteers. The Volunteer Manager will use best practices in volunteer management to develop novel recruitment techniques, new volunteer opportunities, and to deliver baseline and advanced training sessions. Read More>>
Part-Time Educator
The primary function of the Educator is to implement informal education programs, located both on and off Zoo Miami grounds, for various audiences. Read More>>
For more information on employment with Zoo Miami Foundation, please call 305-255-5551 or email jobs@zoomiami.org
Service Systems Associates (SSA) Employment Information
SSA: Built by family for families, SSA activates the moments between the experiences.
The following departments are managed by SSA at Zoo Miami:
- Gift Shop
- Food Services
- Catering
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