Join the Zoo Crew! The Chattanooga Zoo is a fun and rewarding place to work for anyone who loves animals, cares about conservation, and wants to make an impact on the Chattanooga area and beyond. From animal care to guest services, build your career here!

Friends of the Zoo/Chattanooga Zoo offers both part and full-time positions for different areas in the Zoo such as general and exhibit maintenance, animal care, guest services, and other professional positions. Please see current openings under "Join the Zoo Crew" and additional openings with SSA, a close partner of the Zoo, at the bottom of this page.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

· Medical, dental and vision insurance

· Employer paid life and short-term disability insurance

· Generous paid time off

· Seven paid holidays

· 401K and Roth IRA

· Company provided uniform shirts

· Opportunities for personal & professional development

· Opportunities for professional advancement

· Discounts for education programs, camp, facility rentals and special events


SSA GROUP

SSA Group is a partner with the Chattanooga Zoo that manages various operations including admissions, retail, and food service. To view and apply for these positions at the Chattanooga Zoo, please visit the SSA Career Portal linked below.

Open Positions with SSA

Friends of the Zoo is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. It does not discriminate in employment opportunities and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need additional information or have questions, please contact us.

Contact Us

Lisa Craig

Chattanooga Zoo 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37404
Director of Human Resources (423) 697-1322 hr@chattzoo.org
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