Cincinnati Zoo
Mission
The mission and vision of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is dedicated to creating adventure, conveying knowledge, conserving nature, and serving the community.
With the addition of our fourth pillar to our Mission Statement, Serving Community, we recognize the responsibility to partner with diverse and economically challenged communities in our daily work.
Diversity & Inclusion
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden CELEBRATES the diversity of our plants & animals, staff, visitors, and community. We believe the Zoo should be a place where everyone can be themselves. We strive for the Zoo to be a place where differences are recognized, welcomed, and celebrated through our culture, processes, programs, and very presence in the community.
We ACKNOWLEDGE that inequity is an issue we must confront and address. We recognize that some communities face barriers that limit engagement with the Zoo and our mission. We are working to understand these barriers and take actions that will support systemic change to benefit everyone.
We COMMIT to openness and transparency. We will seek out and listen to diverse voices to help us shape our role in the community and as an advocate for social and environmental justice. Recognizing that we cannot achieve our mission without a central focus on equity, we commit to an intentional path forward.
Core Values – What We Believe/How We Act
Achieving our mission requires great people who actively demonstrate the following values & behaviors:
- Collaborative Relationships
- Promotes pro-active, open communication across all levels/departments
- Actively listens to and values others’ questions, concerns, and ideas
- Meets face-to-face and fosters open discussions
- Positvitety & Energy
- Displays a positive attitude under all circumstances
- Is passionate and energetic
- Makes time to celebrate success
- Accountability, Mutual Trust & Respect
- Ensures expectations are well understood and holds self and others accountable
- Holds self to high standards and always tries to do the right thing
- Treats others with respect
- Practices DWYSYWD (Do what you say you will do)
- Acknowledges mistakes and learns from them
- Takes ownership of problems/projects and shepherds the process to resolution
- Progressive Thinking
- Challenges the status quo in respectful and productive ways
- Is a self-directed learner and strives to continuously further own knowledge
- Demonstrates relentless pursuit for improvement
- Thinks creatively; is willing to look for new and innovative ways to do things
- Learns from others, both internally and externally
- Pride, Passion, & a Sense of Ownership
- Demonstrates respect and care for the living collection
- Goes the extra mile to ensure the visitor has a great experience every visit
- Is always an advocate for the Zoo with all audiences
- Shows strong personal ownership of the Zoo and careful stewardship of its resources.
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Part Time Public Safety Officer - Office of Public Safety
Cincinnati, Ohio
Public Safety Officer, Part-Time Office of Public Safety The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is known for many things - our conservation efforts, our green initiatives, our friendly staff, but did you know that we have a strong set of cor...
10h
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Associate Director, Office of Public Safety
Cincinnati, Ohio
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is one of the oldest and best zoos in the nation. At its core lies an abundance of biodiversity, featuring over 400 species of animals and 3,000 plant species. It is also a world-renowned leader in the ...
10h
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Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Summer Camp Instructors The educational vision of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is to provide quality experiences that foster a sense of wonder, share knowledge, and advocate active involvement with...
16h
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CREW-Post-Doctoral Scientist - AIRS
Cincinnati, Ohio
The Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is seeking to hire a Post-Doctoral Scientist. This post-doctoral position is funded by private donations and is renewable on a y...
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Visitor Experience Face Painter: Spring 2026
Cincinnati, Ohio
Visitor Experience Face Painter - Spring 2026 Overview: The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (CZBG) is seeking enthusiastic, outgoing individuals ready to create unforgettable experiences for our visitors. As a member of the Visitor Experi...
7d
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Group Sales - Events Associate
Cincinnati, Ohio
Group Sales Events Associate (Part-Time) Job Classification: Part Time, up to 15-30 hours a week. Pay: $15.50 Job Summary The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical is looking for individuals to join their Events team! Our Group Sales Events Associate ...
7d
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IMLS Scholar - Felid Reproductive Science and Conservation
Cincinnati, Ohio
IMLS Scholar in Felid Reproductive Science and Conservation The Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, through its Imperiled Cat Signature Project, is seeking to hire a c...
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Post-Doctoral Scientist - CREW
Cincinnati, Ohio
Position title: Post-Doctoral Scientist Organization: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (AZA Member) Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States Job or Internship: Job The Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) at th...
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Park Services Supervisor (Full-Time)
Cincinnati, Ohio
Department: Department of Marketing & Visitor Experience Job Title: Park Services Supervisor, In-Park Support Reports to: Park Services Manager Direct Reports: Part-Time Park Services Team Position Summary: To continue as an industry leader...
18d
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Cincinnati, Ohio
Head Keeper - Jungle Trails Team Description: This is a full-time (40 hours per week with benefits) Union keeper position, which is subject to the successful completion of a probationary (or trial period) and the deduction of union dues. Re...
20d
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