Work Where You Belong
At Houston Zoo you will be part of an organization that is focused on the preservation of wildlife and their habitats by combining conservation with education and promotion of sustainable livelihoods in the local communities. The Houston Zoo is a Zoo for All.
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About Us
Our Mission: Connect communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife.
Our Vision: Be a leader in the global movement to save wildlife.
Our Core Values:
The Houston Zoo is an equal opportunity employer.
Multiple Opportunities
Within the Zoo, there are many different job classifications, including animal keepers, facilities maintenance, grounds and housekeeping, horticulture, office administration, guest services, educational positions, marketing and development positions, conservation, veterinary, IT, and senior executive staff.
Our Purpose
The Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife. We take pride in supporting efforts that save wildlife from extinction by working to implement comprehensive conservation strategies and developing partnerships to increase knowledge and support in communities.
Staff Benefits
At Houston Zoo we value taking care of our team and their families. We believe that taking care means investing in the whole self, both at and outside work. We offer competitive health and financial benefits as a member of our Houston Zoo team.
Wildlife-Saving Actions
The Houston Zoo focuses on saving wildlife through reducing threats that face species in the wild. This includes taking action to reduce plastic pollution and paper use, promote sustainable seafood, replant wildlife habitats, recycle electronics, and create wildlife-friendly spaces. We also protect the wild counterparts of our animals, like lions, sharks, cranes, and toads in the wild through partnerships with other global wildlife-saving organizations.
Every member of our staff makes this possible by ensuring extraordinary animal care and guaranteeing our Zoo’s operations contribute to protecting animals in the wild. Our staff strengthens the Zoo, making it possible to protect 20% of the lion population in Africa, save sea turtles through the elimination of plastic bottle sales, among other wildlife successes. By joining our team, you’re saving animals in the wild!
