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Working at Zoo Zurich

We protect animal species and habitats—perhaps soon with your support as a new member of our team?

We are passionate about nature—365 days a year. At Zoo Zurich, we care for our habitats, animals, and plants seven days a week and are there for our guests every day. We carry out our four main missions—habitat conservation, species conservation, education, and research—through a wide variety of professions and fields of work.

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Zoo Jobs
Our Job Openings at Zoo Zurich AG
Food Service Jobs
Our Job Openings at Zoo Restaurants GmbH

Lernender in der Küche des Restaurants Altes Klösterli.

At Zoo Zurich, we bring together a wide variety of professions under one roof. Photo: Zoo Zurich, Lea Pfaller

Your Benefits with Us

Purchase of additional vacation days
Loyalty bonus
Special occasion gifts
Support for education and continuing education
Free group tour of the zoo once a year
Annual zoo pass for your*spouse or partner
Financial contribution toward a gym membership
E-bikes for free use
Discounts at the zoo shops and restaurants
Free tickets to popular tourist destinations in Switzerland

Education & Volunteer Work

We offer training! You can find information about apprenticeships and internships here, as well as other opportunities to get involved as part of the zoo team.

Lernender im Zoo Zürich hält eine Tierpräsentation.

Apprenticeships and Trial Apprenticeships

Kinder leeren eine Schubkarre mit Stroh im Zoolino des Zoo Zürich.

Children's Volunteer Program

Priska Zweifel, Mitglied des Freiwilligenteams FTZ des Zoo Zürich, im Einsatz am Schildkrötentisch in der Forscherhütte.

FTZ Volunteer Team

We protect animal species and habitats—perhaps soon with your support as a new member of our team?

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Zoo Jobs

Food Service Jobs

Your Benefits with Us

Education & Volunteer Work

Frequently Asked Questions About Working at the Zoo