Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at Brookfield Zoo Chicago?

Admissions Associate (10) , Guest Services (4) , Merchandise Associate (4) , Food Service Worker (3) , Park Safety Officer (3) , Seasonal Animal Care Specialist (3) , Banquet Server (2) , Cashier (2) , Customer Service Associate (2) , Director (2) , Food Service Associate (2) , Guest Service Representative (2) , Marketing (2) , Seasonal Zookeeper (2) , Zoo Keeper (2)

Q: What are the top reviewed Brookfield Zoo Chicago locations?

Brookfield , Chicago , Berwyn , Lyons , Oak Lawn , Oak Park , Wheaton , Stickney

Question 1

Does Brookfield Zoo Chicago pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Brookfield Zoo Chicago employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Brookfield Zoo Chicago?

Accepted Answer

59% of Brookfield Zoo Chicago employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Brookfield Zoo Chicago 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Brookfield Zoo Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Admissions Associate (10), Guest Services (4), Merchandise Associate (4), Food Service Worker (3), Park Safety Officer (3), Seasonal Animal Care Specialist (3), Banquet Server (2), Cashier (2), Customer Service Associate (2), Director (2), Food Service Associate (2), Guest Service Representative (2), Marketing (2), Seasonal Zookeeper (2), Zoo Keeper (2)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Brookfield Zoo Chicago according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The people are work with are great and I am fairly compensated." ((in 13 reviews)); "Good coworkers." ((in 8 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 7 reviews)); "Friendly staff" ((in 3 reviews)); "Friendly work environment and people." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Low pay." ((in 11 reviews)); "Rude, ineffective management that chafes against the values the institution claims to espouse." ((in 10 reviews)); "Long hours" ((in 6 reviews)); "I had a great manager , strong leader that was very set in his ways but empowered his staff and i had a bad manager that had no leadership experience who said do what you think is right but  would use it against you if you didn't do things the way she would  and if she didn't have experience in a subject she would try to sound knowledgeable and get upset if anyone corrected her inaccuracies." ((in 5 reviews)); "Upper Management seems to be a bit hypocritical in there actions." ((in 5 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Brookfield Zoo Chicago layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Brookfield Zoo Chicago layoffs and their outlook for job security at Brookfield Zoo Chicago in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Brookfield Zoo Chicago locations?

Accepted Answer

Brookfield, Chicago, Berwyn, Lyons, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Wheaton, Stickney

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