Renew the Zoo Volunteer Workday

Second Saturday of every month, 8 to 11 a.m.
Individuals and groups of all ages

Help beautify the Zoo by working in our gardens! Work gloves, tools and refreshments provided. Participants receive a coupon for a free steam train ride and other special benefits. Pre-registration required.

Questions: (415) 522-9702 or renewsfzoo@aol.com.

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General Information

See Current Openings

The Zoo has employment opportunities and internships in animal management, guest services, education, fundraising, horticulture, maintenance, operations and administration. Internship opportunities traditionally are posted in the winter, spring and summer. Open positions must be applied for online at the following link:

Zoo employees enjoy competitive wages, healthcare benefits, vacation and sick leave and a retirement program. In addition, all Zoo employees enjoy a complimentary Zoo Membership and a 30% discount in the Zoo’s gift shops and cafés.

Jobs in Retail, Food Service, Private Events and Catering

Applications and resumes for either food service or retail may be picked up/dropped off at the Wildlife Connection gift shop or faxed to (415) 753-7059.

Concession employees enjoy the following benefits: Competitive wages, medical and dental insurance, paid vacations, flexible scheduling, free meals and free uniforms.

If you are interested in working special events for the San Francisco Zoo’s own catering department, please contact the Catering Operations Manager at (415) 305-8049 or maincatering@sfzoo.org.