Houston Zoo

Dive Safety Officer

Manage dive operations, training, and safety; oversee equipment and staff; ensure compliance with safety standards.

Life Support Operator

Open Water Dive Certification; AA or equivalent preferred; Life Support Level 2; water quality knowledge; PVC plumbing; data entry experience.

Solutions Architect

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; 10 years of technology leadership, incl. 5 years in enterprise/solutions architecture; certifications in relevant domains; strong system integration, data governance, cybersecurity knowledge.

Groundskeeper - Starting at $15 Hour!

Groundskeeper

High School Diploma / GED; 1-3 months relevant experience; ability to work independently; strong communication and interpersonal skills; team player; ability to handle repetitive tasks; professional appearance; able to work with guests; able to respond quickly to radio calls; adherence to policies.

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Training Administrator

High school diploma or GED; 0-3 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination.

Zookeeper I, Wildlife Connections

Zookeeper

Care for animals, maintain enclosures, feed, monitor health, record data, use TRACKS and Microsoft Office; basic carpentry; valid Texas driver’s license.

Guest Service Representative - Starting at $15 Hour!!

Guest Service Representative

High school diploma or GED; 1-3 months relevant experience; able to work independently; strong communication; teamwork; vaccinated for Covid-19.

Part time Zookeeper I, Wildlife Connections

Zookeeper I

Part-time zookeeper with hands-on animal care duties; degree in natural sciences or related field preferred; AZA experience may be considered; valid Texas driver’s license required.

Seasonal - Guest Service Attendant

Guest Service Attendant

High school diploma or GED or 1-3 months related experience; strong guest service focus; ability to handle safety issues and crowd management.

Ranger, Part-Time

Ranger

High school diploma or GED, 1 year of related experience, valid driver’s license, first aid/CPR/AED certifications, and eligibility for Texas security officer certification; strong observation and communication skills.

Veterinary Technician

Licensed veterinary technician with AVMA accreditation; 3+ years veterinary clinic experience; zoo experience preferred; Texas license within 6 months; valid Texas driver’s license.

Camp Guide 

Seasonal camp role requiring energy, ability to supervise children ages 6-12, strong communication, background check and work in the United States.

Zookeeper II Elephant

One year of animal care experience in a zoo or under a licensed veterinarian; substitution possible with extensive domestic animal experience; diverse prior settings considered.

Supervisor, Sea Lions & Penguins 

Bachelor's in zoology/biology/animal husbandry plus six years in animal care; supervisory experience; valid Texas driver’s license; Open Water SCUBA certification; ability to lift 50 lb; COVID-19 vaccination proof.

Zookeeper III, Elephants

Bachelor’s degree in zoology/biology or related field; 6 years animal care experience at AZA facility; valid Texas driver’s license; basic carpentry/mechanical skills.

Title	Location	Date
Dive Safety Officer Full Time, Part Time · 1+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 29, 2026
Life Support Operator Full Time · 0+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 22, 2026
Solutions Architect Full Time · 10+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 22, 2026
Groundskeeper - Starting at $15 Hour! Full Time, Part Time, Contract, Temporary, Internship, Seasonal, Volunteer · $31K/yr · 0+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 22, 2026
Training Administrator Full Time Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 14, 2026
Zookeeper I, Wildlife Connections Full Time · 3+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 14, 2026
Guest Service Representative - Starting at $15 Hour!! Part Time, Seasonal · $31K/yr · 0+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 9, 2026
Part time Zookeeper I, Wildlife Connections Part Time, Full Time · 1+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 9, 2026
Seasonal - Guest Service Attendant Full Time, Part Time, Contract, Internship, Temporary, Seasonal, Volunteer · 0+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 6, 2026
Ranger, Part-Time Part Time, Full Time · 1+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 6, 2026
Veterinary Technician Full Time · 3+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 3, 2026
Camp Guide Internship, Full Time, Part Time, Contract, Temporary, Seasonal, Volunteer · $34K-$36K/yr Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 19, 2026
Zookeeper II Elephant Full Time · 1+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Jan 21, 2026
Supervisor, Sea Lions & Penguins Full Time · 6+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Dec 18, 2025
Zookeeper III, Elephants Full Time · 6+ YOE Houston, Texas, United States · Onsite	Houston, Texas, United States Onsite	Aug 22, 2025

Activities	Animal exhibitsWildlife conservationEnvironmental educationEvent hostingVeterinary services
Headquarters	US
Industries	Zoos and Botanical GardensWildlife Conservation
Name	Houston Zoo
Employees	605
Type	Non-Profit
Tagline	Operates a zoological park with wildlife exhibits and conservation programs.
Founded	1,922
Website	houstonzoo.org

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