The Dallas Zoo and the Children's Aquarium at Fair Park seek qualified individuals with a passion for the care, conservation and research of animals and the natural environment.

General Qualifications for Positions:
  • Amphibian/Reptile: Experience maintaining amphibians and reptiles (including venomous species) as well as knowledge of aquatic support systems preferred.

  • Aquarium: Experience maintaining fish/aquatic invertebrate systems, aquatic life support equipment, and performing water chemistry testing/evaluation preferred. This position will be responsible for an aquarium conservation program.

  • Bird: Experience in zoo aviculture or operant conditioning preferred.

  • Children's Zoo: Experience maintaining small exotic and/or domestic animals; the ability to work with educators to present animal demonstrations, speak with public of all ages, and mentor youth preferred.
  • Mammal: Experience maintaining exotic and/or domestic mammal species; public speaking and knowledge of animal training/enrichment preferred.