Does Santa Barbara Zoo pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Santa Barbara Zoo employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Santa Barbara Zoo. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Santa Barbara Zoo?

74% of Santa Barbara Zoo employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Santa Barbara Zoo 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Santa Barbara Zoo?

Educator (8) , Guest Experience Specialist (2) , Guest Services (2)

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

"Great coworkers and a fun/friendly enviorment." ((in 4 reviews)); "Great people" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"The low pay makes it hard to stay." ((in 8 reviews)); "Ineffective Management" ((in 6 reviews)); "Low wages for staff trying to live in SB." ((in 3 reviews))

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Fun job with animals and kids - Educator Santa Barbara Zoo Employee Review

4.0

24 Jan 2025

Educator

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Friendly atmosphere, fun job, lots of social events for staff, and you get to see animals everyday

Cons

Low pay, little upward mobility opportunities, kids are stressful.

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5.0

3 Jan 2026

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Love working at the Zoo! The people I get to work with are great, the guests are happy, everyone loves the animals. Plus there is always something new and fun happening from giraffe calves being born to ZooLights. It’s a very special place to work.

Cons

There is never enough time to do all the things I want to do.

4.0

9 Mar 2026

Event intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great People to work with

Cons

Lack of pay gets to you

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Jobs at Santa Barbara Zoo

Preschool Teacher - Part Time

Educator - Part Time (Seasonal)

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Education Coordinator-Products and Program Support

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