Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Zoo
Agency file
The Louisville Zoo is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 269 employees with median total compensation of $9,647; the highest distinct record was $101,040.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 269 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($9,647) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $31,012 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,130. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
Assistant Director/Louisville Zoo
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Stephanie Moore works as a Assistant Director for Louisville Zoo. Stephanie earned $125,733 in 2025.
Assistant Director/Louisville Zoo
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Stephanie Moore works as a Assistant Director for Louisville Zoo. Stephanie earned $112,994 in 2022.
Development Manager/Louisville Zoo
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Kelly Grether works as a Development Manager for Louisville Zoo. Kelly earned $106,349 in 2025.
Director/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Daniel Maloney serves as a Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,040.
Assistant Director/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Steven Taylor serves as a Assistant Director. Their 2022 pay totaled $94,443.
Veterinarian/Louisville Zoo
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Zoltan Gyimesi works as a Veterinarian for Louisville Zoo. Zoltan earned $89,969 in 2021.
Facilities Maintenance Manager/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Daniel Cole serves as a Facilities Maintenance Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,400.
Zoo Facilities Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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Daniel Cole holds the role of Zoo Facilities Supervisor at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,034.
Public Education Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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Matthew Lahm holds the role of Public Education Supervisor at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,370.
Facilities Operations Manager/Louisville Zoo
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Sean Woods works as a Facilities Operations Manager for Louisville Zoo. Sean earned $78,415 in 2023.
Maintenance HVAC Mechanic Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Walter Calfee serves as a Maintenance HVAC Mechanic Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $67,011.
Public Education Supvsr/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Matthew Lahm serves as a Public Education Supvsr. Their 2021 pay totaled $64,270.
Zoo Aquatic Lss Manager/Louisville Zoo
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Lonnie Lamb holds the role of Zoo Aquatic Lss Manager at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $60,884.
Zoo Assistant Curator/Louisville Zoo
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Jessica Cunningham is a Zoo Assistant Curator at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $59,745.
Personnel Supvsr/Louisville Zoo
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Michele Golden holds the role of Personnel Supvsr at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $59,464.
Zoo Assistant Curator/Louisville Zoo
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Richard Laird works as a Zoo Assistant Curator for Louisville Zoo. Richard earned $57,905 in 2024.
Zoo Electrician Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Derrick Schoenbachler serves as a Zoo Electrician Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $56,099.
Membership Supvsr/Louisville Zoo
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Adam Shaft holds the role of Membership Supvsr at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $56,011.
Maintenance HVAC Mechanical Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Walter Calfee works as a Maintenance HVAC Mechanical Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Walter earned $55,477 in 2021.
Educator I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Jessie Grizzle serves as a Educator I Zu. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,882.
Maintenance Mechanic Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Joseph Powers serves as a Maintenance Mechanic Z/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $54,376.
Cashier Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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Paulena Proctor holds the role of Cashier Supervisor at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $54,052.
Zoo Educator I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Kathleen Johnson serves as a Zoo Educator I Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $53,274.
Zoo Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Allan Mikel works as a Zoo Keeper III Zu for Louisville Zoo. Allan earned $53,238 in 2022.
Veterinarian Zoo/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Zoltan Gyimesi serves as a Veterinarian Zoo. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,733.
Assistant Director/Louisville Zoo
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Steven Taylor works as a Assistant Director for Louisville Zoo. Steven earned $52,562 in 2026.
Zoo Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Silvia Zirkelbach is a Zoo Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $52,304.
Animal Commissary Supvsr/Louisville Zoo
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Richard Laird works as a Animal Commissary Supvsr for Louisville Zoo. Richard earned $51,679 in 2022.
Educator I Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Kathleen Johnson serves as a Educator I Z/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $51,200.
Zoo Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Beverly Turgeon is a Zoo Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $51,141.
Keeper III Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Allan Mikel holds the role of Keeper III Z/U at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $50,868.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Dana Prior works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Dana earned $50,731 in 2023.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Mark Mlynek is a Zoo Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $50,482.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Allan Mikel works as a Keeper III Zu for Louisville Zoo. Allan earned $50,475 in 2023.
Assistant Director/Louisville Zoo
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Kelly Grether is a Assistant Director at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $50,471.
Horticulture Supvsr/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, William Nay serves as a Horticulture Supvsr. Their 2021 pay totaled $50,265.
Zoo Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Angela Johnson serves as a Zoo Keeper III Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $49,887.
Keeper III Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Michelle Wise is a Keeper III Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $49,728.
Zoo Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Stephanie Green works as a Zoo Keeper III Zu for Louisville Zoo. Stephanie earned $49,705 in 2022.
Safety and Compliance Coordinator/Louisville Zoo
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Laura Witt works as a Safety and Compliance Coordinator for Louisville Zoo. Laura earned $49,406 in 2021.