Jobs at the BioPark
How to search and apply for BioPark jobs
Positions with the City of Albuquerque
- The BioPark is part of the City of Albuquerque, and these positions are posted on the City Jobs website.
- Jobs for the BioPark will be listed under the Arts and Culture Department.
- New jobs are posted each Monday.
- Includes positions such as keepers, aquarists, gardeners, curators, educators, and construction and maintenance staff.
Temporary and Seasonal Positions
The ABQ BioPark also hires temporary positions through staffing agencies. View current openings.
- Includes positions that are entry-level and seasonal or temporary. Depending on the time of year and projects underway, these jobs may include keeper, aquarist, gardener, admissions, special events, education, construction and maintenance positions. Jobs are either summer seasonal or two-year positions.
Culinary Department Jobs
505-764-6206
Includes jobs as cooks, servers, and catering staff with Service Systems Associates, the vendor that runs all of the cafes, snack bars, and catered services at the BioPark.
Gift Shop Jobs
505-764-6274
Includes jobs as cashiers, warehouse workers, and other retail operations with the vendor that runs all of the gift shops at the BioPark.
For More Information
The BioPark is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, where you can find a page about zoo and aquarium careers. The resources on the AZA website are useful for anyone considering a career at the BioPark or another zoo or aquarium.
Current temporary job openings, if available, will appear below
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Assistant Zookeeper II (Reptiles and Amphibians)
The ABQ BioPark’s Reptile and Amphibian team is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working team member to serve as an Assistant Zookeeper of Reptiles and Amphibians at the ABQ BioPark.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Assistant Zookeeper II (Primates)
The ABQ BioPark’s Primate team is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working team member to serve as an Assistant Zookeeper of Primates at the ABQ BioPark.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Mechanic I
The ABQ BioPark’s Maintenance team is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working team member to perform and/or assist in performing minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on a variety of gasoline and diesel automobiles, heavy equipment and other mechanical equipment; assist in diagnosing mechanical difficulties in automotive equipment; repair and replace tires, and perform a variety of other tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Assistant Gardener
The ABQ BioPark’s Horticulture team is seeking a highly motivated and organized team member to serve as a Assistant Gardener at the ABQ BioPark
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Assistant Gardener (Curandera Garden)
The ABQ BioPark’s Horticulture team is seeking a highly motivated and organized team member to serve as a part-time Assistant Gardener for our Curandera, or medicinal plant, garden at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Site Supervisor III
The ABQ BioPark’s Life Support/Water Quality team is seeking a friendly and motivated team member to serve as a Water Quality/Life Support Helper at the ABQ BioPark.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Warehouse Worker
The ABQ BioPark’s Facilities team is seeking a friendly and organized team member to serve as the Warehouse Assistant at the ABQ BioPark.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Assistant Zookeeper II (Commissary)
The ABQ BioPark's Commissary and Clinic team is seeking a full-time Commissary Assistant.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Head Cashier
The ABQ BioPark’s guest experience team is seeking both full time and part time customer-focused team members to serve as Guest Experience Crew members at the BioPark Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: General Service Worker
The ABQ BioPark’s Maintenance team is seeking a motivated, helpful, and detail-oriented team member to serve as a Custodian at the ABQ BioPark.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Seasonal Assistant Zookeeper II (BUGarium)
The ABQ BioPark’s Entomology team is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working team member to provide the highest level of care for the arthropod and arachnid collections. This position reports to the Curator of Entomology and is part of the Entomology Department.