Careers - CMZoo

If you care about animals as much as we do, we want to hear from you!

Interested in an internship? Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers internships for people ages 18 and older, learn more.

Application Process:

Departments may have their own application process. Read the instructions per job listing carefully and follow them.
If the application instructions refer to the standard Zoo Job Application (PDF), download it HERE.
Calling the Zoo is not the best way to reach us about jobs, as we have many departments.
Submit your resume to:
- The e-mail address listed with job opening.
- Fax number (719) 633-2254. On your cover sheet, indicate the department your information should be given to.

Note: Jobs listed on this web site may be filled at any time and are subject to availability. We try to keep this list current, but jobs may be available that are not listed.

Current Opportunities at the Zoo:

Summer Camp Educator Assistant

Summer Camp Educator Assistants support the Zoo’s Summer Camp Educators in delivering fun, engaging, and meaningful environmental education experiences for campers ranging from kindergarten through sixth grade. Ideal candidates are high school students or first-year college students who are enthusiastic about wildlife, nature, and working with children. In this role, assistants help create a welcoming and positive learning environment, encouraging campers to build a lifelong appreciation for animals, conservation, and the natural world.

This position works collaboratively with Camp Educators by preparing materials, guiding small groups, supporting behavior management, and ensuring camper safety throughout the day. Educator Assistants promote professional working relationships with staff, volunteers, campers, and families, and serve as positive role models for younger participants.

This non-supervisory role requires reliability, enthusiasm, teamwork, and adherence to all Zoo policies, procedures, and safety standards. View full job description.

COMPENSATION: $16 per hour
To Apply: Please email Brittinie Ford at [email protected]

Summer Camp Educator

This position takes a leading role in environmental education for kindergarteners through sixth graders in our summer camp programs. The goal of our programs is to instill and foster a lifelong love for nature and animals as well as to introduce/develop lifelong passions for activities that tie youth directly to those wildlife and wild places. Through live animal presentations, games, Zoo hikes and time in nature, Camp Educators provide children a link between people and the natural world. Promotes professional working relationships with both internal and external customers. This position is non-supervisory in nature. Adheres to and supports all organizational policies, procedures, and standards. View full job description.

COMPENSATION: $19 per hour
To Apply: Please email Brittinie Ford at [email protected]

Veterinary Technician

You will be responsible for being an integral part of the team and culture that will provide the best medical care and preventative medicine to CMZoo’s animal collection. View full job description.

COMPENSATION: : $24.00-25.50 per hour
To Apply: Submit resume, cover letter, & 3 names of references to [email protected] by January 15, 2026.

Food Service & Retail Positions

(Managed by The SSA Group) Currently hiring for:
– Line Coooks
– Food Service Associates
– Warehouse Runners
– Retail Associates

For more information & to apply click here

All other: please contact our Assistant Operations Manager, Administration – [email protected]

Adult Volunteers

Have time on your hands? Want to do something worthwhile in an exciting, beautiful setting? Come to the Zoo and volunteer. You’ll be glad you did. Whether you want to help keep our animals comfortable, help children have a wonderful zoo experience, or work in an office, your efforts are needed. More about adult volunteering…