CAREERS
It’s a question team members of the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens get asked most frequently: How can I get a job at the Zoo?
Many people have a passion for animals, but one of the most important qualifications for a position on the Zoo team is a commitment to our mission to create connections that inspire people to take action for wildlife.
Join us at the Zoo!
As a non-profit organization, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has many employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year in various departments including Animal Care, Education, Guest Experience, Horticulture, Facilities/Maintenance, as well as Administration.
Applications should be submitted as directed for each open position. Follow-up calls are not accepted.
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation are operated by the Central Florida Zoological Society, Inc. (CFZS), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. A pre-employment drug test will be performed.
Don’t see what you’re looking for?
Check out our volunteer & internship opportunities.
All other job openings will be posted to Indeed or the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). Please visit those sites for information on employment opportunities.
Open Positions
Special Opportunity for Veterinary Post-Graduates:
Thank you for your interest in a position with the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens!
Please email your resume, cover letter & 3 professional references to HR@CentralFloridaZoo.org and indicate which position you are interested in. Please note that a cover letter is required for consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Central Florida Zoological Society is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions related to compensation and all terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of merit.
Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender orientation, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by the CFZS.
