60 Morgan Road

Binghamton, NY 13903

(607) 724-5461 x 300

Gift Shop Phone

10 AM - 4 PM

7 Days a Week *Last Admission 3pm

Employment

Current Job Openings

Visitor Experience Specialist
 
Join our dedicated team at Ross Park Zoo as a Visitor Experience Specialist! This unique position combines the skills of customer service and education to provide exceptional experiences for our visitors. You will play a vital role in creating memorable moments, promoting wildlife conservation, and fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for our animal residents, aligning with our strategic conservation plan. VE Specialists operate our Ticket Kiosk, Gift Shop and Concession Stand. Our current openings are for part-time seasonal staff.

Educator

As part of our Education Team, our Educators assist with both onsite and offsite programming designed to inspire empathy and action on behalf of wildlife and wild places. As a Ross Park Zoo Educator you will help design and implement engaging hands-on learning experiences for youth and adults.  Current educational offerings include Animal Spotlights, Wild About Reading, Wild Encounters, Wild Science, and Zoo Mobiles.  Our Educators are part-time positions and we offer year-round as seasonal employment opportunities. If you have a passion for wildlife and education we would love to hear from you!  Apply now for this position!

Facilities Specialist

Our Facilities Specialists play a vital role in keeping the zoo safe for our guests, staff, and animals. Do you have experience in maintenance, custodial, or security?  Our Facilities team is responsible for keeping the zoo running 24/7.  We’re currently looking for part-time staff who are available evenings and overnight to support.  If you’re handy with a set tools, enjoy fixing things, and have some flexibility in your schedule, apply today to become a part of our Facilities team.

Internships

Wild Science

The Wild Science Program is designed to inspire 7th grade science students through interactive learning stations that delve into the fascinating world of nature. As an intern, you’ll be part of a dynamic team responsible for guiding students through four engaging stations, encouraging curiosity, and promoting a deeper understanding of the natural world. To apply, please email education@rossparkzoo.org your resume and availability M-F from 9am-1pm, while school is in session (September through June). 

Animal Care

The animal care internship program is a husbandry-based experience that will provide foundational knowledge and skill set needed to enter the animal care field. Interns will rotate through the different sections of the zoo working alongside animal care specialists and independently as well.  Interns assist with the daily husbandry routines, diet preparation and distribution, enrichment distribution and evaluation, behavioral observations, and public education spotlights.  Interns will also observe operant conditioning sessions with a multitude of species.

Summer, Spring, and Fall internships have a 240 hour requirement. Interns are asked to work 8:30 am to 5:30 pm or 7:30 am to 4:30 pm depending on time of year,

Winter internships have a 120 hour requirement.

This internship provides those who are new to the field of unsure of their career path an opportunity to explore the field of animal care.

This is an unpaid internship. Interns must be at least 18 years of age and enrolled in an accredited college or university.  Preference will be given to those enrolled in program relevant to animal care.  Interns must provide proof of a negative TB test from within the past 12 months of their first day of the internship.

Individuals interested in an animal care internship should send a cover letter and resume to:

Sara Welge, Animal Care Manager
animalcareinternships@rossparkzoo.org

Deadlines (please indicate in your cover letter which semester you are applying for):

Fall Semester (September – December): May 15th
Winter Semester (December – January): September 15th
Spring Semester (January – May): October 15th
Summer Semester (May – August): February 15th

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