Zookeeper I, Wildlife Connections
Houston ZooHouston, Texas, United States
Posted April 14, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts with over 6,000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide housing, meals, medical care and, yes, even education!
Job Description
Under the direction of a Zoo Supervisor, the Zookeeper II is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations associated with the husbandry of the animals and the maintenance of animal enclosures within a specified Houston Zoo animal program.
Requirements
- Carries out all aspects of the daily care of assigned animals
- Maintains clean and organized exhibits, holding areas, service areas and equipment
- Prepares and feeds appropriate diets as per established feeding practices and diet sheets
- Administers prescribed medications, supplements, or treatments under the guidance of the veterinary and supervisory staff
- Maintains daily reports, logs, training and enrichment records, research, or veterinary records
- Understands and applies a practical understanding of operant conditioning
- Maintains live exhibit plantings to enhance exhibit aesthetics
- Participates in keeper chats, tours, animal presentations or demonstrations, and/or other public interactions
- Assists with departmental research projects, conservation, AZA, or other industry activities
- Exhibits good teamwork and communication skills
Benefits
- Medical and Prescription Drug
- Vision
- Dental
- Basic Life AD&D (100% Employer Paid)
- Short Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
- Long Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
- Supplemental Life
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
- 401k, with employer match
- Free Zoo Membership
- Free Guest Passes
- Discounts on Food, Merchandise, Attractions, Admission and Programs
- Free parking
