Internship & Job Opportunities
Aquarist - Gladys Porter Zoo Close Date: 1/31/22
The Gladys Porter Zoo is looking for a full time, aquarist. We are seeking a candidate with the motivation to play a major role as part of the small team (Senior Aquarist, Head Aquarist and Aquarist, two Stingray Touch Pool Interpreters along with interns and volunteers) operating the Russell Aquatic Ecology Center at the Gladys Porter Zoo. The Aquatic Center features South Texas marine and fresh water aquatic habitats and their inhabitants and is comprised of 21 exhibits including a 30,000 gallon Gulf exhibit featuring two nurse sharks, a stingray touch exhibit, a moon jelly exhibit, assorted smaller exhibits and associated quarantine, holding and treatment systems. The candidate will be expected to assist with all tasks required for the maintenance, husbandry and display of assigned exhibits and animals.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and references to Senior Aquarist, Dan Goggin, at dgoggin@gpz.org. Please put the words “Aquarist” in the subject line.