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ROYAL OAK, Mich., 

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – People who are passionate about penguins, obsessed with otters or fascinated by frogs might consider working at the wildest place in town this year. The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is looking for smiling, energetic, friendly and enthusiastic individuals for seasonal employment during the Detroit Zoo’s peak time – March through December.

The DZS is seeking employees to work flexible schedules as guest relations supervisors and assistants as well as sales associates, park safety officers (security), and Summer Safari camp teachers and aides. Pay rates and age requirements vary by position, and candidates must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

In addition, concessions, retail, food service and some custodial and groundskeeping positions will be filled by Service Systems Associates (SSA), the concessionaire that provides these services to the Zoo.

For more information about jobs or to submit an employment application, visit https://detroitzoo.org/about/jobs/ and click on the appropriate link to apply for either DZS or SSA openings.