Zoo Careers and More!

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens offers a wide variety of employment opportunities: from being a full- or part-time zoo keeper, assisting guests in the gift shop, to piloting a catamaran through islands of monkeys, and more. Position openings vary and so we keep applications and resumes on file for when there is an opening.

Please note: NO INTERNSHIPS are currently available.

Applications are available daily at the zoo gift shop. You can also send in your resume as well. We're always glad to have resumes on file. Naples Zoo is a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Drug screening is required.The Zoo's mission is to delight guests with the natural world to inspire the preservation of our planet's remaining wild areas and their wondrous inhabitants.

Current Positions Accepting Applications:

Primate Expedition Cruise Guide
This position will work under the direction of the Park Services Manager. The Expedition Guide must possess the ability to learn how to navigate a 32ft catamaran through a primate inhabited island system, narrating a 20 minute tour offering insight into primate behavior and conservation. This person must be comfortable dealing with the general public and able to communicate in a personable way to large audiences. The guide is required to interact with individual guests as well, and answer animal and nature related questions. Personal knowledge of animals, especially primates is a definite plus but not a requirement. Prior boating experience is preferred.

The Expedition Guide's duties include but are not limited to:

•  Ability to work as a team player with other guides and zoo personnel and to appreciate the need for all to maintain cleanliness of the zoo grounds and marine facilities.

•  Acting as a source of information for guests in relation to zoo activities.

•  Monitoring for inappropriate guest behavior to protect the park and animals.

•  Providing audience control and monitoring shows with carnivores and venomous snakes to ensure the safety of guests and animal handlers.

•  The use of a leaf blower to clean park entrance, show areas, and sidewalks.

•  Cleaning of dock area, including boats.

•  Trash pick-up throughout zoo grounds.

The Expedition Guide position can be full or part-time. The hours are 8:30AM-5PM, or 9AM-5:30PM. Weekend hours are typically required.

This position requires a flexible work schedule and the ability to work weekends and some holidays if needed.

A recent tetanus shot and drug screening are required prior to acceptance. EOE. Drug free workplace. Benefits package.

Send resume to jobs@napleszoo.com or to fax or address below.

Send resumes to

or to fax or address below.

Mail resumes to:
Human Resources Office, 1590 Goodlette Road, Naples FL 34102

or fax to: 239.262.6866

You can also fill out an application or drop resumes off at the zoo itself.
The zoo is conveniently located in the heart of Naples.