Zoo Careers and More!

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens offers a wide variety of employment opportunities: from being a full- or part-time zoo keeper, assisting guests in the gift shop, to piloting a catamaran through islands of monkeys, and more. Position openings vary and so we keep applications and resumes on file for when there is an opening.

Please note: NO INTERNSHIPS are currently available.

Applications are available daily at the zoo gift shop. You can also send in your resume as well. We're always glad to have resumes on file. Naples Zoo is a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Drug screening is required.The Zoo's mission is to delight guests with the natural world to inspire the conservation of our planet's remaining wild areas and their wondrous inhabitants.

Please feel free to submit a resume for our files at any time.

Openings:

Retail Operations Manager
Groundskeeper

Retail Operations Manager

Naples Zoo is seeking a manager to oversee retail and ticketing departments. This position oversees daily operations of one retail location and ticket box sales; plans, directs, and evaluates merchandising with a view toward future expansion into kiosks, carts, etc.; determines merchandise categories and specific products to be carried; negotiates with suppliers and handles receiving; determines pricing, plans displays, and works within a set budget; has hiring and firing authority; schedules staff and works POS registers for breaks and fills in when needed; addresses customer issues. POS experience required.

Naples Zoo is a nonprofit AZA accredited institution. Benefits: insurance package, vacation, personal/sick days, profit sharing plan. EOE. Drug free workplace.

This position requires a flexible work schedule and the ability to work weekends and some holidays as needed. Standard shifts are day time hours. (Zoo open daily from 9:00 to 5:00)

Send resume by mail to: Naples Zoo, attn: Douglas Rickenbach, 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples, FL, 34102 or e-mail to: douglas@napleszoo.com.

Groundskeeper

This position works under the supervision of the Grounds Supervisor. The groundskeeper must have the ability or ability to learn the use of mowers, edgers, trimmers, chainsaws, and other equipment that pertains to groundskeeping. The ability to drive a golf cart and tractor is also necessary for this position. Previous experience working in a horticultural field is preferred but not needed. On the job training will be conducted by the supervisor. Proper safety equipment is provided for this job.

Groundskeeper duties include but are not limited to:
Mowing, weeding, and edging of Zoo grounds.
Planting, pruning, and removal of trees and shrubbery.
Removal of weeds.
Maintain pathways.
Daily cleaning of parking lots with blower.
Removal of debris from all lakes and ponds.
Weed and vine removal from fencing.
Trash and refuse removal along zoo pathways.
Removal of animal waste containers from exhibit areas.
Preparing zoo grounds for special events.

A recent tetanus shot, Florida driver's license, and the ability to lift 80 lbs. are required for this position.

Groundskeeper position is based on a 5 day/40 hour work week. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This position requires a flexible work schedule and the ability to work weekends and some holidays.

EOE. Drug free workplace. Benefits package.

Send resume to jobs@napleszoo.com. You may also fax or mail resume to the number or address below. 7 days a week, you can also stop by the Zoo to fill out an application.

Send resumes to

or to address below.

Mail resumes to:
Human Resources Office, 1590 Goodlette Road, Naples FL 34102

or fax to: 239.262.6866

You can also fill out an application or drop resumes off at the zoo itself.
The zoo is conveniently located in the heart of Naples.