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:
  1. Departments may have their own application process. Read the instructions per job listing carefully and follow them.
  2. If the application instructions refer to the standard Zoo Job Application (PDF), download it HERE.
  3. Calling the Zoo is not the best way to reach us about jobs, as we have many departments.
  4. 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:

Seasonal Horticulture Assistant

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is looking to round out our summer horticulture team. If you like being outside in the Colorado Springs weather and you have a green thumb, or have an interest in horticulture and/or hydroponics, and would like to spend your summer supporting our horticulture team either full time or part time, this may be the summer job for you! View full job description.

COMPENSATION: $16.00 per hour
To Apply: Please apply via indeed at this link


Food Service & Retail Positions

(Managed by The SSA Group) Currently hiring for:
– Line Cooks
– 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…


 

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Institution.