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 Chief, Zoo Operations
Key Details: Internal and External Candidates
Location: Zoo Miami, Administration
Entry Rate: $97,246.75 (Annually)
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. A minimum of four years of administrative, supervisory or operational experience in a zoological park or attraction is required.
How to apply: Apply online at, http://www.miamidade.gov/humanresources/jobs.asp . Search for Job Opening #77058
Closing date: Thursday, March 16, 2023
Position: (1) Full-Time Maintenance Mechanic
Key Details: Internal and External Candidates
Location: Zoo Miami, Trades
Entry Rate: $36,925.87 (Annually)
Minimum Qualifications: Eighth grade. One year of skilled automotive, heavy construction, and/or farm equipment maintenance and repair experience to include experience in engine repair is required. Must have own hand tools. Must possess a Driver license.
How to apply: Apply online at, http://www.miamidade.gov/humanresources/jobs.asp . Search for Job Opening #75326
Closing date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
*Position: (1) Full-Time Aquatic Life Support Technician
Key Details: Internal and External Candidates
Location: Zoo Miami, Aquatics
Entry Rate: $36,925.87 (Annually)
Minimum Qualifications: High School or GED. One year experience working with aquatic life support systems is required. Additional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Must possess a Driver's License. Must be able to life 50lbs.
How to apply: Apply online at, http://www.miamidade.gov/humanresources/jobs.asp . Search for Job Opening #75297
Closing date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023
*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>>
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
Job Listings:
We do not have any open positions available at this time, however please visit this page in the future for updates.