Rescheduled: Louisville Zoo to host wildest job fair in town and first-ever Birthday Bash for January

Press Release

Job Fair (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

The Louisville Zoo will host its annual job fair in the Islands Pavilion Gheens Room on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Zoo is seeking outgoing, highly motivated individuals who enjoy working with the public to fill seasonal positions in various departments.

Positions are available in admissions, animal departments, education, front desk, guest services, horticulture, membership, and Splash Park. Candidates will receive training in their area. Animal and education departments require additional experience.

The compensation for seasonal positions starts at $16.65 per hour. All applicants must be at least 16 years of age and able to work a variable schedule that includes nights and weekends from March through November.

The Zoo has full and part-time positions available in various areas. Visit louisvillezoo.org/hr for information on the positions and how to apply.

January Birthday Bash (10:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

This new monthly series will continue throughout the year to honor some of the Zoo’s most beloved residents.

The Zoo’s birthday stars will enjoy species-specific enrichment treats designed just for them. Plus, guests can enjoy special keeper talks that reveal fascinating animal stories and care insights.

Birthday Bash Schedule (subject to change):

10:15 a.m.       Siamang Darwin (23)                                                  Islands

10:30 a.m.       Leopard Tortoises Esmerelda and Lavern (both 7)    Giraffe bldg./Hyrax habitat

11 a.m.            Western Lowland Gorilla Jelani (29)                          Gorilla Forest

11:15 a.m.       Polar Bear Qannik (15, pronounced “KUN-ick”)         Glacier Run

11:30 a.m.       Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Gibbs (19)                     Africa/Zebra  

12:15 p.m.       African Penguins Clyde (7)                                          Islands

2 p.m.              Linnaeus's two-toed sloth Fern (9) – keeper talk       Sloth

2:15 p.m.         Grey Seals Boone (22) and Rona (12)                         Glacier Run

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WHAT:             Louisville Zoo Seasonal Job Fair and January Birthday Bash

WHERE:           Louisville Zoo

                        1100 Trevilian Way

                        Louisville, Ky. 40213

WHEN:            Saturday, January 31

                        10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.