Does Phoenix Zoo pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Phoenix Zoo employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Phoenix Zoo. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Phoenix Zoo?

71% of Phoenix Zoo employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Phoenix Zoo 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Phoenix Zoo?

Guest Service Ambassador (5) , Guest Experience Ambassador (3) , Animal Caretaker (2) , Exhibit Guide (2) , Night Camp Instructor (2) , Senior Exhibit Guide (2) , Volunteer (2)

What are the pros of working at Phoenix Zoo according to real employee reviews?

"Coworkers are fun and interesting" ((in 7 reviews)); "great employees" ((in 4 reviews)); "Competitive salaries and benefits." ((in 4 reviews)); "Great people (except senior and some mid" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Phoenix Zoo according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and extremely hot weather in summer" ((in 12 reviews)); "Management is an absolute mess." ((in 5 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless" ((in 5 reviews))

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Phoenix Zoo reviews

3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(74 total reviews)

Norberto J. (Bert) Castro

70% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.2

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

3.0

Compensation and benefits

Phoenix Zoo has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 74 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Phoenix Zoo employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry (3.9 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Disability

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

74 reviews

4.0

Jul 27, 2015

Volunteer's Perspective

Volunteer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The zoo has a great mission, staff and volunteers are really passionate about what they do.

Cons

As may be typical with a non-profit, staff seem to be overworked.

1.0

Jun 5, 2015

Listen!

Relief keeper

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Love my coworkers. If you put your head down and do not speak up at all it is bearable and you get to work with amazing people

Cons

Leadership is awful no one listens to keeper opinions. If we point out issues in new exhibits we get blacklisted. Asked for input and it's never taken.

5.0

May 31, 2015

Exhibit Guide

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great part time job, learn about animals, fun.

Cons

Long ours on you feet.

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Jobs at Phoenix Zoo

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Cardiac Electrophysiology

Donor Relations Manager

Keeper I, II, Senior - Ectotherms

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