Jobs

Interested in working at the Milwaukee County Zoo? Consider contacting our professional organization, the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for information about zoo careers and programs. Visit the AZA website at www.aza.org/ForEveryone/Careers for further details on animal-related professions.

To learn more about volunteering at the Zoo, visit www.zoosociety.org/Volunteer/ZooPride.php.

arrowCurator
Curator positions at the Milwaukee County Zoo require a college degree and experience for the appropriate specialty (e.g. ornithology, herpetology, mammalogy, primatology). An advanced degree is preferred. In addition, three years of experience in the care and exhibition of the specialty animals with one year in a supervisory capacity is minimally required. Management experience is also preferred. There is no County residency requirement to apply for this position. Vacancies are rare, but would be announced in the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Communique. Visit the AZA's website at www.aza.org.

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arrowSummer Job
Each year positions are available for summer help at Heritage Farm, where domestic and wild animals found in Wisconsin are presented to the public. For the position of Heritage Farm Attendant, six months of animal experience with animals other than personal household pets is required. Emphasis is placed on public speaking ability and experience in giving animal information to children and adults. Applicants are required to be residents of Milwaukee County and at least 18. Applications for both seasonal (approximately Memorial Day through Labor Day) and full-time positions are available from the Department of Human Resources, room 210, Milwaukee County Courthouse. Call Milwaukee County Department of Human Resources at room 210 of the County Courthouse (414) 278-4143 to receive information on how to apply for a Heritage Farm Attendant position.

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arrowClick Here for the Seasonal/Zoo Worker Application, Now Being Accepted

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arrowVeterinarian
Zoo veterinarians at our Zoo require as a minimum a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, completion of an approved residency or internship program in zoological medicine or three years of clinical experience in a zoo or wild animal park, and eligibility to possess a veterinary license in Wisconsin. There is no County residency requirement to apply for this position. Vacancies are rare, but would be announced in the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Communique and the AAZV newsletter. You can visit the AZA's website at www.aza.org.

For membership information for the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, write to: Dr. Wilbur Amand, AAZV, 3400 Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-1196. To join the Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians, write to: Marcie Oliva, White Oak Conservation Center, 3823 Owens Road, Yulee, FL 32097-2145.

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arrowVolunteer
To volunteer at the Milwaukee County Zoo, contact Zoo Pride at (414) 258-5667. Zoo Pride volunteers do not work directly with the animals, but are invaluable for observing animals and disseminating information to the public. You can also learn more about volunteering at the Zoo at http://www.zoosociety.org/Volunteer/ZooPride.php

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arrowZookeeper
At our Zoo, a degree in zoology or a closely related field is helpful, but not necessary, for Zookeeper applicants. Extensive experience with the care of animals receives much more weight during the selection process. Experience with a wide variety of animals, large and small, is a plus. A minimum of one year of experience with animals other than personal household pets is required, but additional experience is preferred. Applicants are required to be residents of Milwaukee County and at least 18 years old. You can learn more about job opportunities by visiting the Milwaukee County Deaprtment of Human Resources website at: www.mcdhr.org. Call the Milwaukee County Department of Human Resources at room 210 of the County Courthouse at (414) 278-4143 to receive information on how to apply for a Zookeeper position.

If you are interested in joining the American Association of Zoo Keepers, write to: AAZK Administrative Offices, Topeka Zoo, 635 S.W. Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66606-2066.

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