Summer Hours - 9:00am-6:00pm (Daily)
Summer Hours - 9:00am-6:00pm (Daily)
SPRING HOURS: April 16th – April 30th
Thursday-Sunday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed Monday-Wednesday
Pine Grove Zoo proudly serves the Little Falls community and welcomes your questions, ideas, and support as we continue inspiring education, conservation, and meaningful wildlife experiences.
Our Zookeeper Internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain valuable experience in animal care, husbandry, enrichment, and daily zoo operations. Interns work alongside our professional team to learn industry best practices while developing skills that prepare them for careers in wildlife care and conservation. It’s an immersive, rewarding experience for those passionate about making a difference for animals.
Explore exciting career paths and join the team that makes Pine Grove Zoo thrive.
Are you looking for a fun, rewarding job? Pine Grove Zoo is hiring seasonal positions within the Guest Services department/Petting Stable area for the 2026 season, April through mid-October. This position’s hours vary during the season. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older, have a valid driver’s license, able to work days, evenings, and every other weekend. Applicants must be able to perform manual tasks in a wide range of working conditions, especially outside during inclement weather.
Pine Grove Zoo is looking to grow our team! We are looking for hardworking, self-motivated, dedicated animal care staff. Pine Grove Zoo prides itself on providing wildly different experiences for its guests and being stewards for the animals in our care. If you like a fast-paced, growth mindset culture, we encourage you to apply.
The most successful keepers at Pine Grove Zoo enjoy sharing their love of animals with our guests, relish in the opportunity to be creative, are constantly looking for ways to make improvements within their circle of influence, enjoy working on a small team, and take pride in their work. Our team takes hustle to a whole new level and has the ranking skills of 1000 people, has incredible biceps from all the cleaning, and could go head-to-head with any challenge of chopping food against a chef. Our incredible Zookeeper Team is also responsible for training demonstrations and animal connections. We are proud of the positive relationships our entire team forms with our animal family. You must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. You would be required to work every other weekend, evenings, and some holidays. Since this is a part-time position, hours will vary.
Support Pine Grove Zoo through meaningful giving opportunities that make a lasting impact on our animals, education, and conservation. From one-time donations to memorial gifts, every contribution helps provide exceptional care and inspires our community to protect wildlife. Give today and be part of something truly wild and wonderful.
Open positions are posted on our website. Submit your application and required materials online or via email.
Seasonal and year-round positions may include guest services and animal care.
Not necessarily. While it is a plus, we provide on-the-job training for candidates with a strong work ethic and a passion for wildlife.
Minimum age requirements vary by position. Our seasonal positions require applicants to be at least 16 years old and our Zookeeping positions require applicants to be at least 18 years old.
Internships are typically open to college students or recent graduates pursuing degrees in biology, zoology, environmental science, or related fields.
Internship durations vary but often align with academic semesters or summer terms.
Interns develop experience in animal husbandry, enrichment planning, observation, teamwork, public interaction, and conservation education.
Seasonal staff and interns who demonstrate strong performance may be considered for future positions as opportunities arise.
Please reach out through the contact information listed on our website for assistance with applications or program details.