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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 6 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $6.8M — | 281 — | $13,374 — |
| 2022 | $7.8M ▲ 15.2% | 291 ▲ 3.6% | $16,780 ▲ 25.5% |
| 2023 | $7.9M ▲ 1.0% | 278 ▼ 4.5% | $19,258 ▲ 14.8% |
| 2024 | $8.4M ▲ 6.2% | 293 ▲ 5.4% | $19,733 ▲ 2.5% |
| 2025 | $9.3M ▲ 11.4% | 286 ▼ 2.4% | $21,223 ▲ 7.5% |
| 2026 | $4.2M ▼ 55.4% | 269 ▼ 5.9% | $9,647 ▼ 54.5% |
Record list
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Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Rebekah Chmielewski is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $24,698.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Esther Massingill works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Esther earned $24,669 in 2024.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Christopher Florence serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,657.
Educator I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Katherine Morrison holds the role of Educator I Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $24,611.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Thomas Dunn is a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $24,400.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Dana Prior works as a Keeper III Zu for Louisville Zoo. Dana earned $24,399 in 2026.
Educator I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Derek Herrick works as a Educator I Zu for Louisville Zoo. Derek earned $24,397 in 2026.
Keeper I Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Olivia Roupe works as a Keeper I Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Olivia earned $24,294 in 2021.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Thomas Davis serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,262.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Evan Rosenfeldt serves as a Keeper II Z/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $24,250.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Nicholas Goldsmith holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,011.
Development Coordinator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Lori Hagest serves as a Development Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,939.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Lora Case is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $23,934.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Mark Mlynek serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,856.
Custodian I - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Sierra Hayes is a Custodian I - Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $23,603.
Horticulturist Worker/Louisville Zoo
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William Veeneman is a Horticulturist Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $23,566.
Zoo Veterinarian Technician/Louisville Zoo
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Michaela Lacoursiere is a Zoo Veterinarian Technician at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $23,494.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Peter Lindle works as a Keeper III Zu for Louisville Zoo. Peter earned $23,461 in 2026.
Development Specialist Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Leslie Wilson is a Development Specialist Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $23,395.
Cashier Coordinator Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Andrew Tinker holds the role of Cashier Coordinator Z/U at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $23,379.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Scott Bridenbaugh holds the role of Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,361.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Bryan Lindsey is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $23,276.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Nathen Dobson is a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $23,225.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Anthony Schneider works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Anthony earned $23,073 in 2026.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Lindsey Spann is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $22,950.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Taylor Robertson works as a Keeper II Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Taylor earned $22,922 in 2021.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Emily Tulacz serves as a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,874.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Haley Lindle is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $22,869.