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Working at N.C. Zoo is challenging and rewarding.
While zookeeper positions attract the most interest there are other animal related careers you will find at the N.C. Zoo. They include Food Service Technicians (prepare animal diets), Registrar, Animal Husbandry Manager, Zoo Curator, Curator of Research, Zoo General Curator, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinarian and Zoo Chief Veterinarian.
Other zoo positions that support N.C. Zoo and it's animals include: Horticulture technician, Special Events Marketing, Media Relations, Computer Network Engineer, Web Developer, Ticket Sales, Gift Sales, Ranger, Foodservice, Education Assistant, Purchasing Assistant, Custodial and Design. For those candidates interested in the Zoo's private, non-profit fundraising operations and marketing you may contact the N.C. Zoo Society.
We strive to provide our visitors with the best Zoo experience. To accomplish this goal, we need talented people, working together productively.
At N.C. Zoo, everything's geared to your success - from training, to personal 'mentoring' - to all kinds of 'extra curricular' activities like our Holiday Luncheon, Thanksgiving Luncheon, and 'Mater Lunch (pictured at right). These activities provide an informal opportunity to interact with fellow Zoo employees.
In fact, there are countless reasons to join N.C. Zoo, and even more to stay.
Internship
The goal of the N.C. Zoo Education Division's internship experience is to provide pre-professional, in-service experiential learning opportunities for dedicated students interested in environmental issues/ethics, communication, informal education, visitor studies and community service. (more)
Volunteer
Volunteers enrich the zoo with their enthusiasm, knowledge and dedication. They provide visitors with meaningful and engaging information about the Zoo's living collections in a way that conveys environmental messages relevant to peoples lives.
Volunteers are required to contribute a minimum of 90 hours per calendar year. New Volunteers are expected to attend basic orientation and specific training as required for job functions. Note: Volunteer opportunities have various weekly schedules. (more)
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N.C. Zoo is a member institution of AZA and an agency of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, William G. Ross Jr. Secretary; Michael F. Easley, Governor. A part of the North Carolina Government portal.
The Zoo is closed Christmas day and during severe weather. Call our information line at: 1-800-488-0444.
