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 4 reviews)); "great employees" ((in 4 reviews)); "Competitive salaries and benefits." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Low pay and extremely hot weather in summer" ((in 14 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 and values

3.9

Diversity and 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 and recreation industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

74 reviews

4.0

13 Apr 2026

Great Place to Work

Senior exhibit guide

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Incredible atmosphere, great management at your team level, skill building with public engagement, animal knowledge

Cons

Not enough hours or full time positions in this department

5.0

27 Jan 2026