Employment Opportunities
Work at the Zoo!
Current Full and Part-Time Openings
Night Security Guard (Full-Time)
Applications are being accepted for a full-time night security guard position. Primary duties include performing hourly walking security rounds, making sure the zoo remains safe and secure, and checking on animals as needed. Other duties include janitorial tasks, shoveling snow, and using snow and leaf blowers. This position requires the ability to work without direct supervision, ability to follow instructions, maturity and responsibility, ability to work long overnight shifts, ability to perform physical labor, and the ability to walk long distances. Click here for a complete job description.
This is a full-time position requiring availability for a 40-hour work week year-round (including nights, weekends, and holidays).
To apply: submit cover letter, resume, and application by mail: Zoo, Attn: Employment (Night Security), 3411 Sherman Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808; deliver to zoo office 8am-5pm daily; or email to employment@kidszoo.org.
Application Deadline: Friday, June 7
Current Seasonal Openings
NOTE: All seasonal positions for 2013 have been filled, but you may submit an application to be considered for any seasonal job openings that may arise during the season.
Join our team and help provide an amazing zoo experience for our 500,000 annual guests! The zoo is looking for friendly, outgoing individuals to fill our seasonal Guest Service positions for 2013. All openings are temporary, seasonal positions, ranging from 15 to 40 hours per week. Read the job descriptions to learn more, then download, print, and fill out the appropriate application(s). You may bring completed applications to the zoo Guest Service building Monday-Friday 8 AM – 5 PM or mail to 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo:SEASONAL ZOO ASSISTANT
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Service System Associates:GIFT SHOP SALES ASSOCIATE |
Service System Associates:FOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATE |
| Seasonal Zoo Assistants help zoo guests at the front gate, rides, and throughout the zoo. Responsibilities:
Seasonal, Part-time: Mid-April to Mid-October To apply: Download and print an application. Bring or mail your completed application to the zoo. |
Sales Associates work at the Wild Things Gift Shop, Stroller Rental, and other retail locations at the zoo. Responsibilities:
Seasonal, Part-time: Mid-April to Mid-October To apply: Download and print an application. Bring or mail your completed application to the zoo. |
Food Service Associates work at restaurants, concession stands, and concession carts at the zoo. Responsibilities:
Seasonal, Part-time: Mid-April to Mid-October To apply: Download and print an application. Bring or mail your completed application to the zoo. |
Zoo Careers
Thinking about a career working with animals?
- Learn more about internships, job shadows, and zoo careers at our Career Exploration page.
- Read about volunteer opportunities for teens, adults, and families.
Statement of Equal Opportunity
The Fort Wayne Children’s 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.