Job Opportunities
What makes the Zoo a unique place to work?
Whether you are involved with caring for animals, educating our visitors or working in a behind-the-scenes position in administration, maintenance or garden services, all of our positions share our institutional mission, purpose, and our core values.
Philadelphia Zoo's Core Values
Philadelphia Zoo's Core Values
- Act with integrity. Strive to do the right thing always.
- Help others. Work together to make a world of difference for animals and people.
- Encourage candor. Speak up and listen openly. Feedback is essential to our growth.
- Be a change agent. Demonstrate agility. Take action.
- Value differences. Appreciate that we are not the same, but we are one community.
- Be passionate. Be proud. Love what you do and let it show. Support the mission of the Zoo with every action you take.
All volunteers are required to complete a PA Child Abuse Clearance Form prior to beginning work at the Philadelphia Zoo. You may download the form as an Adobe PDF document by clicking the link above. Please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for instructions on completing the clearance.