Poor pay. Fun if you like standing in the rain or sub-freezing weather for hours - Guest Services Oregon Zoo Employee Review

2.0
10 Dec 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Nice employees, free zoo admission, working outside during nice weather, probably a good job for retirees, the animals, free soda

Cons

VERY bad pay- slightly above minimum. No benefits. Considered part-time/seasonal which translates to not enough hours and no benefits. Iffy schedule. $50-$200 bi-weekly paychecks...not enough to live on. Amazing amount of rude children and parents coming to the zoo!

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5.0
12 Sept 2025
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Pros

Incredible staff from other departments, the zoo environment was so fun to be around and was an incredible source of information about the animals in their care.

Cons

New department heads didn’t listen to employees who had worked there for who had concerns about the workplace

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3.0
21 Jan 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Public employment, dedication to providing quality of life to animals. Supportive peer interactions

Cons

Prioritizing social policies over essential job functions. Communicating from the top down. Many jobs are represented and involve the labor union that can be a barrier to a streamlined work place.

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