Top 18 Zoo Jobs in Wheaton, Il

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
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
7d
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
4d
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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4d
Cosley Zoo Bldg and Grounds Landscaper - Part-Time - Seasonal
Wheaton Park District —Wheaton, IL
- $16.50 - $22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Reliable transportation
- 2 years
ACP Admin - Vice President of Animal Care & Conservation
Brookfield Zoo Chicago —Brookfield, IL
- $139,265.31 - $154,932.65 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Word processing
- English
- Master's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
3d
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
10d
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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10d
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
1d
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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Admissions - Section Supervisor (Seasonal)
Brookfield Zoo Chicago —Brookfield, IL
- $17.87 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee assistance program
- Retirement plan
Park Ranger/Hayride Operator -Zoo
Dundee Township Park District —Carpentersville, IL
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Maintenance
- High school diploma or GED
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Sales Associate (Part-Time Seasonal) @ Lincoln Park Zoo
Event Network —Chicago, IL
- $17.05 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Merchandising
- Leadership
- Entry level
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Police Dept - Sergeant
Brookfield Zoo Chicago —Brookfield, IL
- $48.82 - $296.58 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- AD&D insurance
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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11d
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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Phillips Park Zoo - Seasonal Worker 2026

City of Aurora -
Aurora, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
$17.29 - $20.64 an hour

Qualifications

Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation
Equipment safety procedures
Educational talks
Driver's License
Exotic animal handling

Full Job Description

The City of Aurora is accepting applications for seasonal job positions for the Phillips Park Zoo. Positions are available from approximately March through November.

The Phillips Park Zoo Seasonal Worker functions as a team member on the Phillips Park Zoo Animal Care and maintenance staff. Animal care and maintenance staff are responsible for providing care to the zoo’s residents animals, operating the park “Tram”, Butterfly tent and providing interpretive tours, etc. Staff also care for the zoo grounds and exhibits, mowing and parking yards, planting, and weeding gardens, and removing trash/cleaning paths and walkways. The position reports to management staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Cleaning animal habitats and holding areas, as directed.
Diet preparation and feeding.
Assisting with medical care/animal restrains.
Maintain exhibit and life support system.
Conducting record keeping.
Mowing/Trimming of assigned areas.
Hosing walkways, trash removal tasks.
Operating small equipment such as carts, mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
Shovel sand, mulch, chipped stones, etc.
Tram operations, driving or narrating.
Maintenance of zoo planted areas & flower beds (planting, weeding, and watering)
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Ability to work safely around animals.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal instructions.
Ability to operate equipment safely.
Ability to interact with the public and perform formal/scripted presentations.
Ability to communicate with coworkers positively and effectively.
Ability to complete tasks independently, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be licensed to drive in the state of Illinois

Must be able to pass a physical, drug screen, and background investigation.

The hourly wage is $17.29 - $20.64/hour, depending on qualifications.

Seasonal employees may receive preference in consideration for potential promotional opportunities within the City.

Applications should be submitted online.

Applicants may be contacted regarding their interest in seasonal positions in other Divisions in the City.

Applicants will only be contacted if selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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Phillips Park Zoo - Seasonal Worker 2026

Director, Learning & Development

Life Support - Craftsworker (Aide)

Admissions - Associate (Seasonal)

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Cosley Zoo Bldg and Grounds Landscaper - Part-Time - Seasonal

ACP Admin - Vice President of Animal Care & Conservation

Primates - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal)

Manager of Plant Records and Horticulture Programs

Herps - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal)

HAWKER -Lincoln Park Zoo

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Sales Associate (Part-Time Seasonal) @ Lincoln Park Zoo

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