Cincinnati Zoo | Diversity Employer
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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Seasonal Keeper - Reptile Department
Cincinnati, Ohio
Seasonal Keeper - Reptile 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 core values that make us the best...
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| Job Type | Temporary |
Seasonal Sound Technician - Cheetah Encounter, Blakely's Barnyard Bonanza & Wings of Wonder
Cincinnati, Ohio
Part-Time Sound Technician - Cheetah Encounter, Blakely's Barnyard Bonanza & Wings of Wonder at the Cincinnati Zoo We are looking for a dynamic individual with experience and strong interest in sound and audio production, to join our zoo te...
1d
| Job Type | Temporary |
Busching/Morgan IECC Scholarship - 2025
Cincinnati, Ohio
Busching/Morgan IECC Scholarship The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's World of the Insect opened August 5th, 1978, and was the first zoo building in the United States designed and built specifically to display live terrestrial arthropods...
1d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Seasonal Park Services Employee - Spring 2025
Cincinnati, Ohio
Seasonal Park Services Employee - Spring 2025 The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is world renowned for our conservation efforts, green initiatives, and research efforts. All of these are driven by our committed staff, guided by our Core ...
8d
| Job Type | Temporary |
Visitor Experience Communications Specialist
Cincinnati, Ohio
Visitor Experience Communications Specialist (VECS) The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is looking for enthusiastic individuals wanting to make a difference by creating genuine moments with our visitors and members. Part of what makes the...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Assistant Trainer - Cat Ambassador Program
Cincinnati, Ohio
Assistant Trainer - Cat Ambassador Program 2025 Our on-grounds cheetah running exhibit is one-of-a-kind in United States Zoos! We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as an Assistant Trainer with the Cat Ambassador Program....
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Visitor Experience Ambassador - Summer 2025
Cincinnati, Ohio
Visitor Experience Ambassador - Summer 2025 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 Experien...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Visitor Experience Ambassador - Spring 2025
Cincinnati, Ohio
Visitor Experience Ambassador - Spring 2025 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 Experien...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Visitor Experience Face Painter- Spring 2025
Cincinnati, Ohio
Visitor Experience Face Painter - Spring 2025 Overview: We're seeking friendly and reliable team members, looking for an exciting job environment of making people smile - through the art of face paint! Join our Visitor Experience team at th...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Visitor Experience Face Painter- Summer 2025
Cincinnati, Ohio
Visitor Experience Face Painter - Summer 2025 Overview: We're seeking friendly and reliable team members, looking for an exciting job environment of making people smile - through the art of face paint! Join our Visitor Experience team at th...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |