Houston Zoo Jobs

This position is ideal for an experienced zookeeper who has hands-on experience in supporting the day-to-day operations associated with the husbandry of the animals and the maintenance of animal exhibits within the specified area. Our Mission. Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife. Our Vision. Houston Zoo will be a leader in the global movement to save wildlife. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. Carries out all aspec...

A successful candidate for this position is motivated, energetic, and a team oriented individual with good problem solving, written/oral communication, and organizational/interpersonal skills. This candidate will have solid knowledge in operant conditioning, implementation of animal training and enrichment programs, as well as, being comfortable with public speaking. Our Mission. Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspiring action to ...

The Veterinary Technician Supervisor works under the direction of the Veterinarians and is responsible for the functional supervision, including operational assistance, staff development, and technical guidance, of the veterinary technician team. Provides a variety of semi-technical and technical animal health tasks encompassing animal management, diagnostic radiology, laboratory and surgical procedures, and therapy/treatment techniques. Required...

Position Summary. Under the direction of a Zoo Supervisor, the Zookeeper is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations associated with the husbandry of the animals and the maintenance of animal enclosures within a specified Houston Zoo animal program. This position will coordinate all program objectives in addition to day-to-day husbandry and enclosure maintenance. Job Duties and Responsibilities. Carries out all aspects of the daily ca...

Under the direction of a Zoo Supervisor, the Zookeeper is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations associated with the husbandry and enclosure maintenance. This position is ideal for a candidate that has working experience, being responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations associated with the husbandry of both large and small carnivores. Our Mission. Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspiring action to save wild...

Position Summary. Under the direction of a Zoo Supervisor, the Zookeeper is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations associated with the husbandry of the animals and the maintenance of animal enclosures within a specified Houston Zoo animal program. This position will coordinate all program objectives in addition to day-to-day husbandry and enclosure maintenance. Members of the Aquarium and Sea Lion/Penguin team will need to be active...

The Guest Service Attendant (GSA) works with large groups of students, teachers, and chaperones to ensure safe and organized admission onto zoo grounds. Guest Service Attendants assist Zoo Rangers with guests on grounds, giraffe feeding entrance and platform in addition to assisting with special events. During seasonal hours of operation, Guest Service Attendants monitor the Water Play area to ensure guest safety and service and inform them of Wa...

The AV/IT Specialist provides professional, quality, and innovative audio-visual systems and service desk support. This person will work directly with the HZ Technology support staff to support and maintain HZI classroom technology, additional meeting rooms A/V technologies, and digital signage display systems. Our Mission. Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife. Our Vision. Houston Zoo will be a leader i...

Houston Zoo is seeking well-qualified candidates with aviculture experience to join our Bird Department team for the position of Zookeeper to be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations associated with the husbandry of the animals and the maintenance of animal areas within the Bird Department. Experience in captive management of a variety of bird species is desired. Artificial incubation and hand-rearing experience desired. Our Missio...