Saturday, February 22, 2025
9:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Applicants are highly encouraged to apply online and schedule an interview in advance. Upon submitting an application, applicants will schedule an interview using the calendar link found in their email. Walk-ins are welcome.
The Fort Wayne Zoo is hiring for the 2025 season!
The Zoo opens for the season in March and we are searching for friendly and outgoing individuals to join our team! Opportunities are available with the Zoo as well as with our onsite retail and concessions partner Service Systems Associates.
Together We Are Better
The Fort Wayne Zoo is proud to be part of a vibrant and diverse community. We value our team members, volunteers, guests, and supporters. We welcome their unique perspectives and experiences. Our strengths lie in these differences. Together, we inspire people to care about nature and one another.
You belong here!
Every employee is an important part of the mission and success of the Fort Wayne Zoo. As a member of our team, you’ll be a vital part of our mission to connect kids and animals, strengthen families, and inspire people to care.
Apply Online in Advance to Schedule Your Interview
FORT WAYNE ZOO: SEASONAL STAFF POSITIONS
Seasonal staff positions are currently full. However, please check back on or after May 1, as we prepare for our next Job Fair on May 17, 2025
Job Requirements
- Seasonal or part-time positions, March through December
- 15 to 40 hours per week
- Must be at least 16 years of age
Education Interpreter: Education Interpreters enhances the guest experience at some of the Zoo’s most popular habitats by providing exciting information about the animals, insight into their care, and relevant conservation messaging. High school diploma or GED and experience in hospitality, cultural attraction, or educational setting are preferred. Click here for a full job description.
Education Programs Counselor: Education Programs Counselors enthusiastically deliver hands-on educational programming through the discovery of animals, nature, conservation, and more during the Zoo’s most popular Kids for Nature Summer Camp or Teens for Nature Leadership programs. High school diploma or GED is required. One year of teaching or program planning experience is preferred. 40-hour per week availability is required, weekdays, June through July. Click here for a full job description.
Guest Services Associate: The Guest Services Associate welcomes and assists guests by performing admission, membership, and other point of sale transactions at the Zoo entrance and Guest Service Kiosks. This position also strives to embody the Zoo’s values at all times, contributes to positive guest experiences, and performs other duties as required. Click here for a full job description.
Operations Associate: The Operations Associate provides guests safe and memorable experiences by operating and assisting at Zoo rides and attractions, as well as ensuring a safe and clean environment by performing housekeeping and cleaning duties throughout the Zoo. This position also strives to embody the Zoo’s values at all times, contributes to positive guest experiences, and performs other duties as required. Click here for a full job description. Apply here.
SERVICE SYSTEMS ASSOCIATES: SEASONAL STAFF POSITIONS
Job Requirements
- Seasonal or part-time positions, March through December
- 15 to 40 hours per week
- Must be at least 16 years of age
Food Service Associate: Food Service Associates help concession stands, carts, and picnics deliver quality food and beverages for Zoo guests during their visit. Apply here.
Gift Shop Sales Associate: Gift Shop Sales Associates welcome and assist guests during their visits to the Wild Things Gift Shop, stroller rental, and retail locations inside the Zoo. Apply here.
If you need assistance completing your online application, please call the Zoo at 260-427-6800.
Can’t Attend the Job Fair?
If you need assistance completing your online application, please call the Zoo at 260-427-6800.
Perks for Fort Wayne Zoo Employees
Team Member Perks
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- One free meal during each of your workdays in the zoo season
- 50% discount on other zoo concessions during your workdays in the zoo season
- Free fountain drink refills during your workdays in the zoo season
- Guest service and job-specific training
- Learning and development opportunities
- Recognition and appreciation events and programs
- Individual Staff Membership
- One single day digital guest admission pass redeemable during each visit
- Free ride wristband for you and one accompanying guest redeemable during each visit
- Select discounts on guest event admission
- 20% discount on zoo gift shop purchases
- 50% discount on Kids for Nature campers in your immediate family
- 50% discount on Birthday Party packages
Statement of Equal Opportunity
The Fort Wayne Zoo is operated by the Fort Wayne Zoological Society through a cooperative agreement with the City of Fort Wayne’s Department of Parks and Recreation. All employees and volunteers work for the Fort Wayne Zoological Society. The Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and treats all applicants, employees, and volunteers without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital or veteran status, mental or physical disability that does not preclude performance of essential job duties, or any other status protected by law. The Society will offer all reasonable accommodations required by law to employees and volunteers with known disabilities. The Society supports and promotes diversity in its workforce and on its Board of Directors and strives to foster a work environment of respect and inclusiveness where the diversity and contributions of all applicants, employees, volunteers, and visitors are valued and recognized.