# Oakland Zoo jobs and careers

> 10 open roles at Oakland Zoo as of October 29, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/oakland-zoo

Oakland Zoo focuses on wildlife conservation on a local and global scale.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 10 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 1 |
| Average listed base pay (USD/yr) | $72k |
| Highest listed base pay (USD/yr) | $182k |
| Headquarters | Oakland Zoo |
| Founded | 1922 |
| Employees | 101 to 250 |
| Industries | Wildlife Conservation |
| Website | https://oaklandzoo.org |

## Newest open roles

- [Technician, Maintenance](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/8cabe5f3-f00e-4eda-aa9d-c652f7b52e69), Oakland Zoo ($59k to $68k)
- [Vice President, Strategy and Planning](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/cc70d36d-4e68-4f91-8756-6973f32fb7a1), Oakland Zoo ($156k to $182k)
- [Custodian (Part-time, Seasonal)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/1fe24e92-7633-41d0-8d95-6347e8f8ddb9), Oakland Zoo ($46k)
- [Chief Financial Officer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/548a31be-1123-4856-a74b-3dfe3589dec3), USA
- [Zoological Manager](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/4f859372-c3b3-4560-9789-ea42adc5e93a), Oakland Zoo ($98k to $102k)
- [Primary Keeper C, Senior Keeper A or B, African Savanna and Rainforest](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/580bda41-517f-418b-a48a-2a3d9e1204aa), Oakland Zoo ($60k to $66k)
- [Scientific Technician, Wildlife Rescue Operations](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/9d1e5308-8310-402d-a192-2cb7a3ab4445), Oakland Zoo ($53k to $61k)
- [Events Manager](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/a6af7d7c-edb7-490c-803a-f2ff56622954), USA
- [Float Keeper B, California Trail](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/14acb482-376b-450d-8526-79bc54d872d0), Oakland Zoo ($59k)
- [Associate, Horticulture (Full-time, Regular)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/4b382905-3f60-42cd-a96a-4da0a81b5e19), Oakland Zoo ($48k)

## Leadership

- Nik Dehejia, Chief Executive Officer
- Amy Gotliffe, VP, Conservation
- Colleen Kinzley, VP, Animal Care, Conservation & Research
- Kristin Heller, SVP, Revenue & Impact
- Bob Westfall, VP, Park Services
- Michelle Myers, VP, People & Culture
- Kevin Rodriguez, Trustee
- Liz Ludwig, Trustee

## Common questions

### Is Oakland Zoo hiring right now?

Yes. Oakland Zoo has 10 open roles listed as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Oakland Zoo pay?

Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Oakland Zoo is $72k a year, and the highest is $182k.

### Where is Oakland Zoo headquartered?

Oakland Zoo is headquartered in Oakland Zoo and was founded in 1922.

### Who leads Oakland Zoo?

Nik Dehejia, Chief Executive Officer, is at the top of Oakland Zoo's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Oakland Zoo?

Pick a role on Oakland Zoo's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Oakland Zoo's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.