For more than 50 years, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens has been a beloved community gem and leading conservation organization. Millions of guests have come to the park to explore and learn about the desert’s wildlife and wild places through the Zoo’s interactive and immersive habitats, engaging activities, hiking trails, and botanic gardens.

Ready to work on the wild side? The Living Desert is a fun, engaging, and impactful place to work and is looking for highly skilled, motivated, and dedicated individuals to join our team. Career opportunities include roles in animal care, conservation, education, fundraising, facilities, food service, guest services, business administration, retail, security, and more.

Our team members make a difference in our local community and around the world each day. Together, they further the Zoo’s mission of desert conservation and inspire quests to discover a passion for the desert’s wildlife and wild places. 
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a nonprofit, accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, ensuring the highest standards of all aspects of animal care, education, conservation, public service, and operations.

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Parks

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Allen Monroe

James Danoff-Burg

Terrie Terrell

Anna Young

Dwight Middendorf

Allison Valentine Krupp

Jeffrey Petrovic

Leadership Team

Creative and Design Team

Marketing Team

Teams at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Leadership Team

Creative and Design Team

Marketing Team