Woodland Park Zoo

Founded in 1899, the zoo has been an integral part of the Seattle community and a leader in animal care, exhibit design, and conservation work for over 120 years.  

• Each year, we engage more than a million visitors of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and from all walks of life.  
• We believe in offering the best care possible for our animals and are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and Humane Certified™ by the American Humane Conservation Program.  
• We are passionate about our commitment to conservation, take part in more than 30 field conservation projects in the Pacific Northwest and around the world, provide homes to 900 animals including 46 endangered species and 15 threatened or vulnerable species, and we participate in more than 100 Species Survival Plans. 

Working at Woodland Park Zoo is more than just a job – together we help save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your appreciation of animals and the natural world, contribute to global conservation, welcome people of all backgrounds and abilities to join you in the cause, and work with a fantastic group of co-workers.