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Maryland Zoo

Guest Services Agent (Part-Time)

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

... Zoo experience. This position requires a flexible schedule toinclude weekends, holidays, and ... Monitor guests' behavior toensure their safety on and around the rides, tram, and train. Minimum ...

City of Abilene

Zoo Guest Services - Temporary

Abilene, TX · On-site

$13.18 - $15.82/hr

Train Operation requires staff members to be a minimum 18 years of age with a valid driver ... Must be able to work a flexible work schedule that may include nights, holidays, and weekends. Must ...

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Zoo - Maintenance Worker Assistant

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$17.50 - $20/hr

Possession of a Wisconsin Driver's License at the time of hire, able to be maintained throughout ... Willing to work irregular hours with overtime, weekends, or shift rotation. * Basic knowledge of ...

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Zoo - Maintenance Worker Assistant

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$17.50 - $20/hr

Possession of a Wisconsin Driver's License at the time of hire, able to be maintained throughout ... Willing to work irregular hours with overtime, weekends, or shift rotation. * Basic knowledge of ...

mkecounty

Zoo Maintenance Worker

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

Possession of a Wisconsin Driver's License, able to be maintained throughout employment ... Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and shift rotations. Preferred Qualifications:

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How much do weekend zoo train driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend zoo train driver in the United States is $21.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is it hard to get hired at the zoo?

Getting hired as a weekend zoo train driver typically requires relevant experience operating train equipment, safety certifications, and a good understanding of zoo operations. Competition can vary depending on the zoo's size and staffing needs, but strong safety records and customer service skills are important for employment consideration.

What is the highest paid job at a zoo?

The highest paid jobs at a zoo are typically senior management roles such as zoo directors or executive administrators, who oversee operations, staff, and conservation efforts. These positions often require extensive experience, advanced degrees, and leadership skills, and they can earn six-figure salaries depending on the size and location of the zoo.

How much do St Louis zoo Rangers get paid?

Zoo Rangers, including those working at the weekend as train drivers, typically earn between $10 and $15 per hour, depending on experience and specific responsibilities. Compensation may also include benefits such as free admission and training in safety protocols and animal handling.

Can you work at a zoo without experience?

For a weekend zoo train driver position, prior experience is not always required, as training is often provided on the job. However, a valid driver's license and the ability to operate train equipment safely are essential. Some employers may prefer candidates with customer service skills or familiarity with zoo environments.
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Infographic showing various Weekend Zoo Train Driver job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 92% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,296 per year, or $21.8 per hour.
Guest Services Agent (Part-Time)

Guest Services Agent (Part-Time)

Maryland Zoo

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Other

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Maryland Zoo is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
General Summary: TheGuest Services Agent is responsible for exciting, engaging, and entertainingguests in a way that promotes a positive Zoo experience. This position requires a flexible schedule toinclude weekends, holidays, and special events. The Guest Services Agent willreport directly to the Director of Guest Services Operations and Guest ServicesManager(s). Additionally, the Guest Services Agent will support the Zoo's mission to save wildlife and protect wild places and contribute to its environmental, social, governance sustainability, conservation, education, and DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion) goals.
Essential Functions:
Primary Function:

  • Interact in aconsistently pleasant and helpful manner to fellow employees, guests, vendors,and other visitors of the Zoo and demonstrate the highest standards of internaland external customer service;
  • Provideguests with information on all aspects of the Zoo experience such as exhibits,on-ground activities (including times and locations), routes through the Zoo,construction, shuttles, train, and membership information;
  • Provide guest control,including challenging situations;
  • Use a campus wide radiosystem to communicate information;
  • Assistwith transporting guests safely to and from designated locations throughoutassigned shift;
  • Maintain cleanliness at work locations;
  • Ensure guest safety at alltimes;
  • Load and unload responsibilitiesassociated with Zoo shuttle;
  • Load and unloadresponsibilities associated with amusement rides;
  • Assist with completing daily preventative maintenanceon all Zoo rides, shuttle, and train;
  • Monitor and validatememberships of guests at the Zoo entrance;
  • Perform other duties asassigned; and,
  • Adhere to all policies andprocedures of the Zoo.
Communication (Internaland External):
  • Respond appropriately toguests' questions, comments, or concerns;
  • Communicate with fellow GuestServices Agents by radio contact as needed following Zoo radio etiquette andprotocol at all times; and,
  • Contact an appropriate staffmember necessary to resolve guest issues.
Management of Resources(financial, human resources, facilities):
  • Distribute Zoo literature,including but not limited to: maps, event flyers and comment cards, whilemaintaining accurate supply of the same; and,
  • Monitor guests' behavior toensure their safety on and around the rides, tram, and train.
Minimum Qualifications:
Hospitality:
  • Friendly and outgoing;
  • Possess a positive andpatient attitude;
  • Possess excellent verbalcommunication skills; and,
  • Adaptability-Willingness to work until the last guesthas left Zoo grounds each scheduled day.
Education:
  • Minors(17 years of age) may be considered for employment by the Human ResourcesDepartment at the Zoo. However, minorsare required to furnish an authorized work permit agreement with the necessarysignatures to legally work at the Zoo.
Experience/Training:
  • None
Working Conditions:
  • Must be able to stand andremain active for an eight-hour shift;
  • Mustbe able to walk large areas of the Zoo as needed;
  • Must be able to work in anoutdoor weather environment in all seasons and weather, includingheat/humidity, cold temperatures, and/or wet conditions;
  • Ability to work a flexibleschedule to include weekends, holidays, and special events; and,
  • Must be able to exert up to35 pounds of force to lift, push, pull, carry, or otherwise move objects.
  • Exposure to potential environmental hazards such as poison oak/ivy, uneven terrain, insect bites/stings, and Hepatitis B depending on the position.
Equipment:
  • Mustbe able to operate a variety of equipment including rides, two-way radio,telephone, etc.
Traits Desirable:
  • Ability to work withindividuals from a wide variety of ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds;and,
  • Ability to identify andresolve guest issues.

Disclaimer:
The statements above are intended to describe the generalnature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to thisclassification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustivelist of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel soclassified. Therefore, management reserves the right to revise the job orto require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstanceschange.
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