CAREERS

Consider a career at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens where you can share your passion about the wonders of wildlife and plants with our community and guests.

Join the innovative, award winning Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens family, ranked as a top twenty-five zoo in the USA by Trip Advisor and granted a Silver Award by First Coast Worksite Wellness Council. The number one paid destination in North Florida is seeking friendly, flexible team players, with excellent communication skills, who have the ability to interact positively with a variety of personalities and ages.

If you think you possess the above qualities, consider joining our awarding winning team, by applying for the job opportunity listed below.

The Zoo will provide reasonable accommodation to complete the online application consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact a human resources representative at employment@jacksonvillezoo.org.

Employee Benefits

403(b)

Employee automatically enrolled at 6% upon hire. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens will match 35% of the first 5% you contribute, after one year of service.

Holidays & PTO

Paid time off for nine holidays, including your birthday (full-time only). Hours are earned each pay period for vacation.

Conservation Connection Hours

Contribute to the Zoo's conservation and education efforts by offering paid “Conservation Connection Hours” for projects sponsored by the Education or Conservation departments.

Florida Attractions Share Discount

Visit other Florida attractions at a discounted price.

Zoo Membership

Annual Membership to Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, plus tickets which includes discount admission to more than 140 zoos across the USA.

This is just the start! See more of our Employee Benefits here.

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