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:

Gift Shop/Admissions Sales

Gift Shop/Admissions Salesperson
(Full Time & Part Time)
This position requires a friendly, patient attitude. Must be able to handle cash and charge transactions, and perform multiple tasks. Must be able to learn a basic knowledge of zoo environment, Naples Zoo history, daily schedule, and special events.

Responsible for opening, cleaning public and staff areas, restock merchandise, track coupons, and assist in other areas in the shop. Position requires a flexible work schedule and ability to work weekends and holidays. (The Zoo is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.) Daytime hours are from 9 a.m. to closing.

EOE. Drug free workplace. Benefits package.

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.