The Phoenix Zoo is currently seeking a Senior Horticulturist to perform the design, installation and maintenance of landscape materials, water features and irrigation systems.  This person will also be responsible for the use and maintenance of power equipment and pesticides, identifying plant needs and problems and developing solutions to those problems, project management and horticulture interpretation, and mentoring the Horticulture team

The Phoenix Zoo was born of a spirit of community and the efforts of small group of dedicated volunteers, and carefully nurtured through the support of millions. We have enjoyed a truly remarkable first 50+ years.  Come be a part of our next 50 years and inspire millions more, connecting them with the natural world in new and fascinating ways. The Phoenix Zoo's landscapes are designed to make you feel as if you have journeyed to far corners of the earth and are personally discovering marvelous critters. It's full of rare and interesting plants and many distinct landscapes and gardens. There are butterfly gardens and bird gardens, gardens for very special kinds of lions and tigers and bears and lots of other animals, too. The zoo is a paradise for gardeners. There is tremendous diversity, from water gardens to Xeriscape, roses to tropical plantings. We have a huge variety of plants at different stages of growth and in different combinations making up many different landscape designs and microclimates.


