About Maryland Zoo

Founded in 1876, at the Maryland Zoo, we are All for Animals! Our staff has the unique opportunity to work in a welcoming, exciting, and historic environment, with a corporate mission to entertain, inspire, and educate others to support the conservation efforts of wildlife and wild places.

From our animals to our workforce, we recognize and cultivate diversity and inclusion. Through the celebration of our differences, we create respectful, thoughtful, and positive engagement with our neighboring communities, outreach audiences, and zoo guests.


Current Job Openings

Assistant Educator – Camp Staff Featured
Baltimore, MD Temporary

General Summary: As a member of the Conservation Education Department at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the Assistant Educator – Camp Staff is responsible for...


Animal Keeper 1 (African Watering Hole) Featured
Baltimore, MD Full-time

General Summary:  The Animal Keeper 1 (African Watering Hole) will provide care and maintenance of the animals and their associated exhibits and holding areas. ...


Relief Keeper Featured
Baltimore, MD Full-time

General Summary:  The Relief Keeper is responsible for providing care and maintenance to collection animals and their associated exhibits and holding areas. Relief...


Animal Keeper 1 (Primates) Featured
Baltimore, MD Full-time

General Summary:  The Animal Keeper 1 (Primates) will provide care and maintenance of the animals and their associated exhibits and holding areas.  The Animal...


Guest Services Agent - Sales Associate (Part-Time) Featured
Baltimore, MD Part-time

General Summary: The Guest Services Agent - Sales Associate is a significant position responsible for creating an exceptional guest experience that is exciting,...


Facilities Technician Featured
Baltimore, MD Full-time

General Summary: The Facilities Technician ensures that the Zoo facilities, grounds and equipment are safe and functional. This position is responsible for performing...


Custodial Driver/Facilities Operator Featured
Baltimore, MD Full-time

General Summary:  As a member of the Guest Services team, the Facilities Operator will maintain and clean the Zoo’s buildings, grounds, and guest areas. The Facilities...


Educator Featured
Baltimore, MD Full-time

General Summary The Educator is part of the Conservation Education Department of the Maryland Zoo. They are responsible for developing and delivering engaging educational...


Food Service Cook Featured
Baltimore, MD Part-time

The following job opening has been posted by SSA Group, a third-party provider of food and retail services at the Maryland Zoo.* Who Are We: For more than 50 years,...


Food Service Associate Featured
Baltimore, MD Part-time

The following job opening has been posted by SSA Group, a third-party provider of food and retail services at the Maryland Zoo.* Who Are We: For more than 50 years,...


Food Service Supervisor Featured
Baltimore, MD Part-time

The following job opening has been posted by SSA Group, a third-party provider of food and retail services at the Maryland Zoo.* Who Are We: For more than 50 years,...


Dr. Mike Cranfield Summer Research Extern Featured
Baltimore, MD Intern

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 14, 2026 General Summary: The Dr. Mike Cranfield Summer Research Extern will be responsible for performing research project(s)...