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 2
Veterinary Hospital Supvsr/Louisville Zoo
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James Huber is a Veterinary Hospital Supvsr at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $49,261.
Zoo Educator I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Jessie Grizzle works as a Zoo Educator I Zu for Louisville Zoo. Jessie earned $49,208 in 2022.
Keeper III Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Silvia Zirkelbach holds the role of Keeper III Z/U at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $49,174.
Horticulture Worker I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Paul Blackwood serves as a Horticulture Worker I Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $49,135.
Cashier Supvsr/Louisville Zoo
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Paulena Proctor is a Cashier Supvsr at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $48,934.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Alexis Dufilho Williamson holds the role of Zoo Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $48,892.
Zoo Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, William Bird serves as a Zoo Keeper III Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $48,689.
Zoo Veterinary Assistant Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Andrew Scoggan is a Zoo Veterinary Assistant Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $48,645.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Stacy Wren holds the role of Zoo Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $48,441.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Amy Seadler is a Zoo Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $48,325.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Thomas Davis is a Zoo Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $48,194.
Veterinarian Zoo/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Erica Lipanovich serves as a Veterinarian Zoo. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,189.
Veterinary Technician/Louisville Zoo
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Catherine Smolinski holds the role of Veterinary Technician at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,059.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Emily Nolan is a Zoo Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $48,042.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Kelly Bennett works as a Zoo Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Kelly earned $47,938 in 2022.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Julie Baker works as a Zoo Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Julie earned $47,937 in 2022.
Zoo Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Jody Watkins serves as a Zoo Keeper III Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $47,858.
Keeper III Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Beverly Turgeon works as a Keeper III Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Beverly earned $47,845 in 2021.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Mark Stocker serves as a Zoo Keeper II Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $47,804.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Stephanine Mcnally serves as a Zoo Keeper II Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $47,750.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Bryan Lindsey is a Zoo Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $47,708.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Lynzi Mikel is a Zoo Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $47,490.
Zoo Educator I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Katherine Morrison is a Zoo Educator I Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $47,439.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Cynthia Burger serves as a Zoo Keeper II Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $47,389.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Anna Dewitt is a Zoo Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $47,362.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Dana Prior is a Zoo Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $47,231.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Christopher Florence works as a Zoo Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Christopher earned $47,192 in 2022.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Rebekah Chmielewski works as a Zoo Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Rebekah earned $47,112 in 2022.
Educator I Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Mckenzie Gollar holds the role of Educator I Z/U at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $47,073.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Brian Hettinger holds the role of Zoo Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $46,962.
Events Coordinator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Theresa Lenahan-Downs serves as a Events Coordinator. Their 2022 pay totaled $46,949.
Horticulture Worker Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Paul Blackwood is a Horticulture Worker Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $46,903.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Cynthia Burger holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,833.
Keeper III Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Angela Johnson holds the role of Keeper III Z/U at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $46,827.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Andrew Scoggan holds the role of Zoo Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $46,522.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Brice Patterson serves as a Zoo Keeper II Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $46,509.
Keeper III Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, William Bird serves as a Keeper III Z/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $46,486.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Stacy Wren is a Keeper II Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $46,431.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Mark Mlynek holds the role of Keeper II Z/U at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $46,408.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Brent Webb works as a Keeper II Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Brent earned $46,330 in 2021.