Career Opportunities

Would you like to join the team at the Topeka Zoo and Friends of the Topeka Zoo? There are many types of positions that work together to make a zoo run!

Zookeeper - Orangutans and Ambassador Animals - This position supports the organization by ensuring animals receive quality care while creating memorable and meaningful guest experience. You bring significant value because of the care you provide and the relationships you develop both with the animal collection and our guests. You contribute to the bottom line by delivering quality experiences that increase our guest visits. As an animal keeper you are responsible for daily husbandry care, feeding, implementation of enrichment and training programs, observation, and documentation of animals in the collection at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center. Provides meaningful exhibits, excellent customer service, presentations, and animal care.

This is a full-time position eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.  After 6 months of employment, 401k matching is also available.  Salary is $17.50 an hour.  Please send resumes/cover letters to smiles@topekazoo.org

Private Events Attendant - As an Events Team Member, you’ll assist with the seamless setup, execution, and breakdown of various private and corporate events. Your primary responsibility is ensuring each guest has a positive and unforgettable experience. These events may include corporate luncheons, meetings, private rentals, celebrations of life, zoo fundraisers, weddings, and more. We take pride in exceeding guest expectations by providing top-notch service, attention to detail, and a friendly, welcoming environment. Salary is $14.00 an hour.

Open interviews for the Private Events Attendant positions are scheduled for Monday, September 21, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Kay McFarland Japanese Venue. Candidates should enter through the wooden gate to the west of the front entrance and bring a resume. Interviews are first-come, first-served; no appointments necessary.

Zookeeper - Carnivores, Farm, and Commissary - This position supports the organization by ensuring animals receive quality care while creating memorable and meaningful guest experience. You bring significant value because of the care you provide and the relationships you develop both with the animal collection and our guests. You contribute to the bottom line by delivering quality experiences that increase our guest visits. As an animal keeper you are responsible for daily husbandry care, feeding, implementation of enrichment and training programs, observation, and documentation of animals in the collection at the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center. Provides meaningful exhibits, excellent customer service, presentations, and animal care.

This is a full-time position eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.  After 6 months of employment, 401k matching is also available.  Salary is $17.50 an hour.  Please send resumes/cover letters to smiles@topekazoo.org