General Application - Animal Health
$15.50 - $21/hr
The Dallas Zoo's Animal Health teams work together to ensure the welfare of nearly 2,000 animals representing around 400 diverse species. Our professionals combine veterinary expertise, precise ...
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General Application - Animal Health
$15.50 - $21/hr
The Dallas Zoo's Animal Health teams work together to ensure the welfare of nearly 2,000 animals representing around 400 diverse species. Our professionals combine veterinary expertise, precise ...
General Application - Animal Care
Dallas, TX · On-site
$15.50 - $21/hr
Summary Are you passionate about animal care, welfare, and conservation? Submit your application ... The Dallas Zoo values a variety of professional backgrounds and experiences, including those gained ...
General Application - Animal Care
Dallas, TX · On-site
$15.50 - $21/hr
Summary Are you passionate about animal care, welfare, and conservation? Submit your application ... The Dallas Zoo values a variety of professional backgrounds and experiences, including those gained ...
Assisting with the planning and execution of Dallas Zoo fundraising events; donor, member, and ... Interns become actively involved in the Zoo's animal care departments, conservation/research ...
Assisting with the planning and execution of Dallas Zoo fundraising events; donor, member, and ... Interns become actively involved in the Zoo's animal care departments, conservation/research ...
... Dallas Zoo campus. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide overall daily care of butterflies and exhibits to ensure animal health, safety, and welfare, staff and public safety as set forth by ...
... Dallas Zoo campus. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide overall daily care of butterflies and exhibits to ensure animal health, safety, and welfare, staff and public safety as set forth by ...
Understand and support Dallas Zoo's Strategic and Master Plans and departmental collection plans; Study specific reference materials pertinent to animal care, behavior and natural history as assigned;
Understand and support Dallas Zoo's Strategic and Master Plans and departmental collection plans; Study specific reference materials pertinent to animal care, behavior and natural history as assigned;
... Dallas Zoo's Emergency Response Team; Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, or a related field is preferred, but not required; Must have ...
... Dallas Zoo's Emergency Response Team; Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, or a related field is preferred, but not required; Must have ...
On Call Zoologist
Dallas, TX · On-site
$15.50 - $21/hr
Understand and support Dallas Zoo's Strategic and Master Plans and departmental collection plans; Study specific reference materials pertinent to animal care, behavior and natural history as assigned;
On Call Zoologist
Dallas, TX · On-site
$15.50 - $21/hr
Understand and support Dallas Zoo's Strategic and Master Plans and departmental collection plans; Study specific reference materials pertinent to animal care, behavior and natural history as assigned;
Mechanic
Dallas, TX · On-site
JOB SUMMARY The Mechanic is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Zoo ... and animal care needs. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform scheduled preventive and ...
Mechanic
Dallas, TX · On-site
JOB SUMMARY The Mechanic is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Zoo ... and animal care needs. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform scheduled preventive and ...
Guest Services Representative
$13.25 - $16.25/hr
... Provide Zoo. Event and Animal information including show times, keeper talks, etc. • Instruct guests with proper feeding techniques for animal encounters. • Manages crowds, lines, customer ...
Guest Services Representative
$13.25 - $16.25/hr
... Provide Zoo. Event and Animal information including show times, keeper talks, etc. • Instruct guests with proper feeding techniques for animal encounters. • Manages crowds, lines, customer ...
Park Services Custodial Representative
$14.75 - $19.50/hr
... Zoo and animal information including show times, keeper talks, way finding directions, etc. • Assists guests, manages crowds, customer activities for overall safety and pleasant experiences for ...
Park Services Custodial Representative
$14.75 - $19.50/hr
... Zoo and animal information including show times, keeper talks, way finding directions, etc. • Assists guests, manages crowds, customer activities for overall safety and pleasant experiences for ...
Dallas Zoo Jobs Information
Does Dallas Zoo pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
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100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
Is the health insurance from Dallas Zoo affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
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100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
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How easy is it to get time off at Dallas Zoo?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
60% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and October 2025.
60% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and October 2025.
How easy is it to take sick days at Dallas Zoo?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
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67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
Do people at Dallas Zoo feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
Is it stressful to work at Dallas Zoo?
Most people feel stressed here.
83% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
83% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
Do people at Dallas Zoo enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
100% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2025.
100% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2025.
Do people at Dallas Zoo recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
Do people get enough training when they start at Dallas Zoo?
Most people got enough training when they started.
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
Do people get support to advance at Dallas Zoo?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 40% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2025.
In the last year, 40% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2025.
Do people think Dallas Zoo’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
100% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
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100% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and October 2025.
What are the most popular jobs at Dallas Zoo?
$15.50 - $21/hr
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
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Dallas Zoo rating
6.7
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20th of 37 rated wildlife parks and zoos
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Are you passionate about advancing animal health, nutrition, and welfare? Submit your application here to be considered for future opportunities within the Animal Health team at the Dallas Zoo! Even if your experience does not follow a traditional path or meet every listed qualification, we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds, including experience gained through veterinary practice, animal care, nutrition, horticulture, food science, research, or conservation work.
The Dallas Zoo's Animal Health teams work together to ensure the welfare of nearly 2,000 animals representing around 400 diverse species. Our professionals combine veterinary expertise, precise dietary management, and field-based conservation initiatives to deliver exceptional care and uphold the Zoo's mission of Engaging People & Saving Wildlife.
The Dallas Zoo has a well-equipped hospital that has an in-house clinical pathology and a dedicated Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV) PCR lab, portable digital radiography, ultrasound, rigid and flexible endoscopy, therapeutic laser and more.
The Dallas Zoo's Animal Nutrition and Browse Programs operate under the guidance of an experienced Zoo Nutritionist, ensuring balanced, science-based diets and fresh, safe plant material for a diverse animal collection. The Nutrition team prepares and delivers daily diets with precision and care, while the Browse team harvests and cultivates browse on-grounds and through community partnerships to support animal health, welfare, and enrichment.
Whether you are an early-career veterinarian, a veterinary technician, or if you have an interest in animal nutrition or our browse program, you'll find opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
By applying through this posting, you'll be added to our talent community for upcoming roles and may be contacted when positions become available that align with your background and interests. We encourage you to check back regularly and apply directly to specific roles that match your interests, background, and skills.
Located just three miles south of downtown Dallas, the 106-acre Dallas Zoo is the oldest and largest in Texas. Founded with just two deer and two mountain lions in 1888 as the first Zoo in the Southwest. This city-owned and privately managed zoo is a thriving example of a successful public-private partnership. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) for 35 years, the Zoo provides a home for more than 2,000 animals representing over 400 species.
For full-time staff, the Dallas Zoo offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, PTO, and sick time. Compensation is commensurate with experience and education. The Dallas Zoo participates in in-situ and ex-situ conservation programs and encourages and supports staff to participate.
Summaries of the work of our Animal Health Teams are below.
Animal Nutrition/Browse Program
The Animal Nutrition Center (ANC) ensures the highest standards of dietary care for the Zoo's diverse animal collection. Under the guidance of an experienced management team, the team prepares and delivers balanced diets, maintains strict food safety protocols, and collaborates with veterinarians and animal care staff to support optimal health and welfare.
The Animal Nutrition Center (ANC) ensures the highest standards of dietary care for the Zoo's diverse animal collection. Under the guidance of an experienced management team, the team prepares and delivers balanced diets, maintains strict food safety protocols, and collaborates with veterinarians and animal care staff to support optimal health and welfare.
The Browse Program provides fresh, safe plant material to support animal diets, health, and enrichment. Guided by the Zoo Nutritionist, the team harvests, identifies, distributes, and cultivates browse from sources both on-grounds and from community partners, ensuring a sustainable and high-quality supply. Browse Specialists work closely with Animal Care and Horticulture teams to meet species-specific needs.
Clinical Support
Veterinary Technicians at the Dallas Zoo play a critical role in supporting the medical care and welfare of the Zoo's diverse animal collection. Working alongside veterinarians and hospital staff, they assist with exams, surgical procedures, diagnostics, and treatments while ensuring the highest standards of safety and animal welfare. Technicians rotate through clinical, laboratory, and pharmacy duties and play a key role in emergency response, anesthesia monitoring, and medical behavior training.
Veterinarians
Veterinarians at Dallas Zoo provide exceptional medical and surgical care for a diverse animal collection. Working alongside a skilled team of fellow veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and hospital zoologists, they engage in a comprehensive preventive medicine program, perform diagnostics and procedures across taxa, and contribute to research, clinical teaching, and conservation initiatives that advance the field of zoological medicine.
Veterinarians at Dallas Zoo provide exceptional medical and surgical care for a diverse animal collection. Working alongside a skilled team of fellow veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and hospital zoologists, they engage in a comprehensive preventive medicine program, perform diagnostics and procedures across taxa, and contribute to research, clinical teaching, and conservation initiatives that advance the field of zoological medicine.
The department supports a benefited full-time, year-long Veterinary Internship program, offering early-career veterinarians immersive, hands-on experience in all aspects of zoological medicine under the mentorship of our veterinary team.
Whether serving as a staff veterinarian or as a mentor to interns and veterinary students, these professionals play a vital role in upholding the Zoo's commitment to excellence in animal health, professional development, and collaborative care.
Join us in Engaging People & Saving Wildlife every day!
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Headquarters location
Dallas, TX, US
Year founded
1888