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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Zoo Marketing & Design Coordinator/Louisville Zoo
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Callie Wells is a Zoo Marketing & Design Coordinator at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $26,603.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Millicent Dorgan serves as a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal. Their 2022 pay totaled $26,578.
Volunteer Coordinator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Mary Taylor serves as a Volunteer Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,441.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Amy Seadler works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Amy earned $26,375 in 2026.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Eliza Fahringer serves as a Keeper II Z/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $26,180.
Events Coordinator/Louisville Zoo
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Megan Gold works as a Events Coordinator for Louisville Zoo. Megan earned $26,169 in 2026.
Payroll Specialist Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Tanya Zeitz serves as a Payroll Specialist Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $25,988.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Emily Nolan works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Emily earned $25,948 in 2026.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Madolyne Cosby is a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $25,931.
Public Education Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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Jessie Grizzle is a Public Education Supervisor at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $25,911.
Executive Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Marguerite Esrock serves as a Executive Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $25,824.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Lynzi Mikel is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $25,813.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Teresa Skaggs holds the role of Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,751.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Stephanine Mcnally works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Stephanine earned $25,712 in 2026.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Pamela Hall holds the role of Zoo Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $25,599.
Carpenter Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Timothy King serves as a Carpenter Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $25,599.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Stephanie Green holds the role of Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,587.
Keeper III Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Casie Johnson is a Keeper III Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $25,507.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Dawn Bartley serves as a Keeper II Z/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $25,378.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Cynthia Burger holds the role of Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,375.
Guest Services Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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Sydney Spicer is a Guest Services Supervisor at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $25,300.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Beverly Turgeon holds the role of Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,290.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Julie Baker holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,272.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Melissa Speck serves as a Zoo Keeper II Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $25,245.
Horticulturist Worker/Louisville Zoo
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William Starks holds the role of Horticulturist Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,216.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Stacy Wren serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $25,189.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Zachary Schuyler serves as a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,979.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Andrew Scoggan holds the role of Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $24,906.
Zoo Registrar Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Lisa Trusty is a Zoo Registrar Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $24,883.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Olivia Roupe is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $24,877.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Pamela Hall holds the role of Keeper II Z/U at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $24,870.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Mark Stocker works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Mark earned $24,793 in 2026.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Kelly Bennett holds the role of Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $24,785.
Zoo Veterinarian Technician/Louisville Zoo
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Catherine Smolinski is a Zoo Veterinarian Technician at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $24,755.