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Careers

The Great Plains Zoo is now hiring for the following positions:

 

Nutrition/Farm/Quarantine Keeper

The Nutrition/Farm/Quarantine Keeper will prepare diets for zoo animals, organize and clean kitchens, inventory, and stock food prep areas, organize and clean grain and feed rooms, as well as have the same responsibilities as other fulltime zookeepers with respect to the care and husbandry of quarantined and farm animals. In this capacity, the quarantine keeper will work with a variety of species across all taxonomic classes on a regular basis.

Learn more about the position and apply today!

Veterinarian

The Veterinarian is responsible for providing comprehensive quality health and medical care to the animal collection at the Great Plains Zoo.  

Learn more about the position and apply today!

Admissions, retail or food service

If you are interested in working in the admissions, retail or food services areas of the Great Plains Zoo, please use the link below to apply with SSA, our external partner for these services.

Apply with SSA

  • Love this zoo! Great place to get a walk in and the animals are everywhere! The museum/indoor part is very educational too. Has a lot of shade for when it's hot out. Very clean. Friendly staff.

    Taylor F.

  • We love to visit the zoo. They have great outdoor exhibits and lots to do inside as well. Great for kids and adults.

    Robin A.

  • Lots of great exhibits and animals to see! Fun gift shop and learning center.

    Stephanie N.

  • The museum gives you a break from the sun on hot summer days and has a great selection of animal exhibits from around the world.  The zoo keeps growing and adding new animal habitats or improving existing ones.  Membership offers reciprocal benefits to other zoos around the country.

    Bill T.
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