Job Postings
Looking to recruit talented professionals from across the global zoo and aquarium community? If you are a WAZA member, we would be pleased to help promote your vacancy through the WAZA website. Contact us at communication@waza.org with the details of your opportunity.
More than 1.3 million people visit Woodland Park Zoo each year. We connect people with wildlife and remind them of what’s at stake in our changing world. Our job is to motivate people to take action and provide them with the tools needed to join us in saving endangered species. Working for the zoo means upholding our mission, “To save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.” Apply today and show us how you zoo.
More than 1.3 million people visit Woodland Park Zoo each year. We connect people with wildlife and remind them of what’s at stake in our changing world. Our job is to motivate people to take action and provide them with the tools needed to join us in saving endangered species. Working for the zoo means upholding our mission, “To save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.” Apply today and show us how you zoo.
The Santa Barbara Zoo seeks a Chief Experience & Revenue Officer to serve as the architect of one of the most beloved guest experiences on the California coast. Created at a defining moment, following a rigorous strategic planning process and ahead of an ambitious master planning effort, this new executive role brings together hospitality, earned revenue, audience growth, and experience design under unified leadership, all in service of the Zoo’s mission to conserve the natural world.
The Deep is looking for a Trustee to join its Board over the coming months. A knowledge of charity governance and strategic management may be useful, as would some knowledge of conservation – and our animals! – but none of this is essential. A full induction period is planned and there would be the opportunity to observe Board meetings before appointment, with mentoring and shadowing of existing Trustees.
We are looking for a Senior or Lead Bird Keeper to join our Animal Care & Conservation team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional with 5 + years of zoo-keeping experience to take on a leadership role, ensuring the highest standards of animal care and welfare while mentoring and guiding keepers across our animal sections.
The Chief Executive Officer will lead a highly regarded organisation at a pivotal moment in its evolution. Responsible for a workforce of approximately 1,000 staff and 800 volunteers across four sites, the CEO will build on recent organisational transformation while delivering an ambitious growth agenda that strengthens conservation impact, visitor engagement and financial sustainability.
This position involves working closely with other Husbandry team members to care for the exhibits, maintain exemplary species welfare standards, manage life support systems and actively participate in The Deep’s daily diving programme. Opportunity to participate in conservation, research, education and creative improvement programmes also exists.
Hamilton Zoo is looking for two passionate Keepers (one Ungulates Keeper and one Primates Keeper) to join their team in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Under general supervision, supervise and oversee the care and husbandry of a specific animal taxonomic group or assigned area.
Role Summary: Ensure an excellent record of all animals in the collection and provide professional support to the application for documents needed to transfer animals between the park and other collections
Role Summary: Provides proper care and husbandry needs of Primates in assigned area.
Role Summary: Managing the Park’s animal collection and overseeing all aspects of animal care at the Park
Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct is seeking an experienced and dedicated zoo professional to head our Birds and Ectotherms team. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to chat!
This is a pivotal leadership role, where your ability to lead, develop and hold a team to high standards is just as critical as your technical expertise.
Location: remote position
We are seeking a detail-oriented individual experienced in veterinary medicine and electronic medical records to serve in the role of part-time Product Analyst working 20 hours per week. You’ll partner with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and the broader ZIMS community to shape the future of our Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) products.
Location: United Arab Emirates
Al Ain Zoo is seeking an experienced, motivated, hardworking Supervisor Animal Care Reptiles to be part of a dedicated team of Animal Care Carnivores, and staff within the Animal Care Unit of Al Ain Zoo.
Location: United Arab Emirates
Al Ain Zoo is seeking an experienced, motivated, hardworking Curator Birds and Reptiles to be part of a dedicated team of Animal Care Carnivores, and staff within the Animal Care Unit of Al Ain Zoo.
Location: Toronto, ON, CA
Looking for a career with a dynamic organization that is committed to protecting wildlife? We are interested in dedicated individuals who are positive, enthusiastic, and passionate about connecting people, animals, conservation science and traditional knowledge to fight extinction. Your Toronto Zoo makes animal well-being a priority in all operations and shows respect for all wildlife.
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The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is the global alliance of regional associations, national federations, zoos and aquariums, dedicated to the care and conservation of animals and their habitats around the world.
