We provide the highest standard of industry-leading animal care and continuously seek to innovate and improve.
We’re looking for highly skilled, talented and motivated individuals who are committed to helping wildlife in Colorado and around the world. If that sounds like you, apply to join our team.
Together, Denver Zoo’s 400 staff members work toward our mission of inspiring communities to save wildlife for future generations. From animal care and horticulture to field conservation and attractions, the job roles at Denver Zoo are as diverse as the more than 3,500 animals we care for. We’re looking for highly skilled, talented and motivated individuals who are committed to helping wildlife in Colorado and around the world. If that sounds like you, apply to join our team.
Denver Zoo is a non-profit organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to making Denver Zoo a diverse, inclusive and safe space for our staff, guests and community. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations and drug/alcohol testing for all prospective employees prior to their employment.
Animal Care Internships are available in various areas around the Zoo. We offer full-time internships (30–40 hours per week, for 12–16 weeks) or part-time internships (a minimum of 200 hours over 6 months). Individuals may participate in no more than two Animal Care internships at Denver Zoo. Opportunities are posted on the following dates every year, and applications remain open for three weeks at a time:
Post Date: October 15
Offers: Early December
Start Date: January
Post Date: February 28
Offers: Early April
Start Date: May/June
Post Date: June 15
Offers: Early August
Start Date: September/October
We’re looking for highly skilled, talented and motivated individuals who are committed to helping wildlife in Colorado and around the world. If that sounds like you, apply to join our team.