Zoo Job Search Sites

AZA Job Listings
Browse job listings at AZA accredited and non-accredited zoos, from American Zoo and Aquarium Association.

Riley Guide: Employment Opportunities and Job Resources on the Internet, A-Z Index
See topics such as Zoo Keepers, and Zoology.

San Diego Zoo
search for current job openings at the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park, and the Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species (CRES).

Smithsonian National Zoological Park and Friends of the National Zoo
Both the Smithsonian National Zoological Park and Friends of the National Zoo offer a variety of internships and traineeships. Some are available year around, others are offered only in the summer. Stipends are offered for some programs.

Additional Job Search Sites

JobCentral
JobCentral includes employment resources for Skidmore College students and alumni including job listings, Recruiting Programs, undergraduate and post-grad internships, local and summer jobs, job fairs, and more job and career resources.

Networking

AZA Zoo & Aquarium Directory
Searchable database produces printable list of AZA member organizations.

Career Advisor Network
Searchable database of 2100 Skidmore alumni & parents who’ve volunteered to respond to your job search and career development questions. Need a password?

Profiles
Profiles of alumni in a variety of career fields. Get the inside edge on jobs in specific fields, how to get them, likes and dislikes, the biggest misconceptions, and what alumni wished they knew when the were at Skidmore!

Skidmore College Connections
Skidmore College Connections including LinkedIn and Facebook Groups, the Skidmore Business Network, and SkidNet.

Prospecting and Research Tools

Careers in Zoos and Aquariums
Requirements, salaries, and types of positions, from American Zoo and Aquarium Association.

CareerSearch
Online employment research tool with a database of more than a million employers from every major sector of the business and academic worlds.

Communiqué Magazine
Highlights zoo and aquarium trends, industry initiatives, conservation efforts, and AZA member achievements. Available online.

Job Profiles
Working at the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park.

So you want to be a Zookeeper?
Answers to some frequently asked questions, from the San Diego Zoo.

What Can I Do with a Major in…
Begin your exploration of how Skidmore majors relate to career options here, but note that these pages represent the tip of the iceberg. Liberal arts and science majors can pursue almost any field given the right internships, secondary course concentrations, skills and/or graduate degree. Please consult Career Services counselors, faculty, and professionals in areas of interest to get the bigger picture.

Wildlife Careers
General information on zoo careers, plus how to prepare, and career possibilities, from Smithsonian National Zoological Park, and Friends of the National Zoo.

Veterinary Careers
Career descriptions, market statistics, and more from the American Veterinary Medical Association.