Careers

If you love animals and are committed to their conservation, working at the Los Angeles Zoo might be right for you!

Your path to employment may begin at one of three hiring entities:

• The Los Angeles Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles. Staff in the areas of animal care, administration, grounds maintenance, construction, guest services, communications, marketing, social media, public relations, and Learning & Engagement are employees of the City of Los Angeles.
• Staff in gift shops, food stands, trams, catering, membership, special events, and publications are employed by the Zoo’s concessionaire, SSA Group, LLC.

Open Positions

City of Los Angeles – Zoo Department

Positions will be posted when available.

SSA Group, LLC

Seasonal Food Service Associate

Seasonal Retail Associate

Guest Experience Lead

Senior Director of Events

Manager of Event Operations

Guest Experience Associate

Catering Events Associate

Guest Experience Coordinator, Membership and Events

Director of Catering and Event Operations

Manager of Catering Operations

Guest Experience Manager- Membership and Events

Volunteer

Volunteering can be a great way to get a foot in the door and test the waters of a potential career path. Learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Zoo.