Oakland Zoo is always looking to add to our team of dedicated and hardworking employees. A great place to work, we are strongly committed to being a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability. There are a variety of employment opportunities and job openings throughout the year. Whether you like to work with animals or people; indoors or outdoors, there's something for everyone!
Download the job application. Print and complete it. If you're applying by email, please scan your application.
If you prefer, you may pick up an application at the parking booth/main entrance of the Zoo:
9777 Golf Links Road
Oakland, CA 94605
Please include the following items when you submit your application:
Enter the title of the position you're applying for in the email subject line—failure to do so may result in your application not being seen or forwarded to the correct party for review. Address and send your email to the address listed in the job description.
Mail your envelope to:
Oakland Zoo
Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 5238
Oakland, CA 94605
Fax your cover letter, resume, and application to:
(510) 746-7175 (Attn: HR)
Put the following information on your envelope:
To: Human Resources Department
From: Your Name
Re: Job Title (position you're applying for)