Top 23 Zoo Jobs in Illinois

Zoo Concessions
Peoria Park District —Peoria, IL
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Entry level
- On-the-job training
Life Support - Craftsworker (Aide)
Brookfield Zoo Chicago —Brookfield, IL
- $30.99 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Admissions - Associate (Seasonal)
Brookfield Zoo Chicago —Brookfield, IL
- $17.10 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Spanish
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee assistance program
- Retirement plan
Animal Keeper-McCormick Birdhouse
Lincoln Park Zoological Society —Chicago, IL
- $31.06 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Word processing
- Free parking
- 403(b) matching
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HAWKER -Lincoln Park Zoo
Levy Sector —Chicago, IL
- $16.60 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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Phillips Park Zoo - Seasonal Worker 2026
City of Aurora —Aurora, IL
- $17.29 - $20.64 an hour
- Part-time
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- Driving
Animal Keeper
Peoria Park District —Peoria, IL
- $20.96 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Development Coordinator- Peoria Zoo
Peoria Park District —Peoria, IL
- $45,760 - $49,920 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Animal Keeper- Outdoor Birds
Lincoln Park Zoological Society —Chicago, IL
- $31.06 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Word processing
- Free parking
- 403(b) matching
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Store Director @ Lincoln Park Zoo
Event Network —Chicago, IL
- $25 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
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Animal Keeper Part Time
Peoria Park District —Peoria, IL
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Research
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- On-the-job training
Development Coordinator- Peoria Zoo Membership
Peoria Park District —Peoria, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- English
- Office
- On-the-job training
Herps - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal)
Brookfield Zoo Chicago —Brookfield, IL
- $15.90 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Retirement plan
Director, Learning & Development
Brookfield Zoo Chicago —Brookfield, IL
- $139,265 - $154,932 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Primates - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal)
Brookfield Zoo Chicago —Brookfield, IL
- $15.90 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Retirement plan
Seasonal Police Officer
Brookfield Zoo Chicago —Brookfield, IL
- $28.79 - $30.38 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Employee assistance program
- Retirement plan
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HFPZ/Wild Encounters - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal)
Brookfield Zoo Chicago —Brookfield, IL
- $15.90 - $18.41 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Retirement plan
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Assistant Store Director @ Lincoln Park Zoo
Event Network —Chicago, IL
- $19 - $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
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Salesforce System Administrator
Brookfield Zoo Chicago —Brookfield, IL
- $77,916 - $85,708 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Computer Science
- English
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Manager of Plant Records and Horticulture Programs
Lincoln Park Zoological Society —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $59,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Word processing
- Public speaking
- Free parking
- 403(b) matching
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Zoo Concessions

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Job Details

Part-time
$15 an hour

Benefits

On-the-job training

Qualifications

Retail customer service procedures
Venue customer assistance
Materials handling

Full Job Description

Duties: Under the supervision of the Manager of Food Services, the Zoo Concessions Worker is responsible for:

Sell and prepare concession items accurately, safely, and efficiently.
Keep concession areas clean, sanitary, and "visitor friendly".
Stock and rotate concession items as needed; may include gift shop merchandise at the satellite concession area.
Attend to all customer needs/problems in a prompt & courteous manner.
Check messages and work schedules at the start of the shift.
Open registers and preparation of assigned area before concessions open to the public.
Closeout registers and other devices at the end of the business day, and transfer money and appropriate paperwork to the supervisor.
Clean assigned area at the end of the business day to established standards.
Assist in the set-up for rental events as needed.
Work rental events as needed and scheduled.
Follow all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed. Support all aspects of the Park District’s safety program.
Wear the proper designated uniform.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions: The work requires some physical exertion in handling supplies, equipment, and materials. Prolonged standing, bending, and stooping, and the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds are required on a periodic basis. The programmed activities involve everyday risks, which require normal safety precautions typical of the recreation industry.

Education: A minimum of two years of high school.

Experience: Experience in food service preferred. Experience working with computers and handling money is helpful.

Knowledge and Ability:

Ability to accurately handle and serve food in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to accurately handle money.
Aptitude for on-the-job training and ability to follow both written and oral instructions.
Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.
Personal – Must be dependable and have good customer service skills.

Perks:

Part-time employees enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status, or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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zoo jobs in illinois

Zoo Concessions

Life Support - Craftsworker (Aide)

Admissions - Associate (Seasonal)

Animal Keeper-McCormick Birdhouse

HAWKER -Lincoln Park Zoo

Phillips Park Zoo - Seasonal Worker 2026

Animal Keeper

Development Coordinator- Peoria Zoo

Animal Keeper- Outdoor Birds

Store Director @ Lincoln Park Zoo

Animal Keeper Part Time

Development Coordinator- Peoria Zoo Membership

Herps - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal)

Director, Learning & Development

Primates - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal)

Seasonal Police Officer

HFPZ/Wild Encounters - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal)

Assistant Store Director @ Lincoln Park Zoo

Salesforce System Administrator

Manager of Plant Records and Horticulture Programs

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