Volunteer Programs Internship Fall 2026
About the role
ZooTampa is Florida’s most popular cultural institution, welcoming over 1 million visitors annually and creating unforgettable connections with wildlife and each other. Whether you are passionate about creating an exceptional guest experience in the park, supporting the Zoo’s continued growth and development, or anything in-between, there is an opportunity for everyone to embark on their next career step while having a lasting impact in protecting wildlife and the world we share.
Benefits
- Employee Life
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Vacation/Paid Time Off
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Telemedicine by First Stop Health
- Flexible Savings Account
- Performance Awards
- Service Recognition Awards
- Discounted auto insurance from Farmers Insurance
- Family Premium Membership to MOSI and Florida Aquarium
- Access to free and/or discounted tickets through Attraction Share
- Access to Tickets at Work
- Many other discounts including AAA
- Merchandise discounts
- Food & Beverage discounts, $5 employee meals
- Discounts to Pet Insurance from Healthy Paws
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Gold’s Gym Membership
Working at ZooTampa
The benefits extend far beyond the walls of our Zoo. Working at ZooTampa means you’ll be an important part of a respected non-profit organization dedicated to supporting conservation efforts, not just in Florida but globally. As a result, your day-to-day job will have a lasting impact on wildlife, as well as on the guests who visit ZooTampa.
Opportunities
- Guest Service
- Guest Correspondence
- Guest Services Representative
- Retail
- Food & Beverage
- Rides & Attractions Representative
- Operations Support
- Horticulture
- Park Security and Safety
- Maintenance & Facilities
- Park Quality
- Business Support
- Administration
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Marketing & Communications
- Business Analytics
- Sales & Partnerships
- IT
- Animal Care & Health
- Animal Care Team
- Veterinarian
- Nutrition
- Curator
- Behavioral Research & Training
- Water Quality Technician
- Guest Engagement
- Guest Engagement Guide
- Education
- Conservation
- Visitor Research
- Specialty Tours