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 8
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.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Katrina Curtis works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Katrina earned $22,794 in 2026.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Brice Patterson is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $22,742.
Horticulturist Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Mark Chaffins serves as a Horticulturist Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,617.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Addison Jones works as a Zoo Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Addison earned $22,571 in 2022.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Melissa Speck works as a Keeper II Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Melissa earned $22,502 in 2021.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Jaxon Cagle holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $22,487.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Anna Dewitt is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $22,472.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Bailey Gensheimer serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,205.
Membership Specialist Zu/Louisville Zoo
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April Goldsmith-Insley holds the role of Membership Specialist Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,195.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Jeremy Wilcheck is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $22,179.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Colleen Mckenna serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $22,151.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Nikki Miller works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Nikki earned $22,101 in 2026.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Brooke Davis serves as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,035.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Nicole Matus serves as a Zoo Service Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,987.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, James Nickell serves as a Zoo Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,957.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Joshua Coolidge works as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Joshua earned $21,904 in 2022.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Joshua Sexton is a Zoo Service Assistant at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $21,903.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Emily Yanko serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,860.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Amanda Kile holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,824.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Alexis Villarreal holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,819.
Communications Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Sophia Egger serves as a Communications Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,801.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Casie Johnson serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,800.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Megan Miller holds the role of Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $21,765.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Eliza Fahringer works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Eliza earned $21,745 in 2026.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Renee Bakker serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,717.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Jared Wiley holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,645.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Eleanor Stone holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,637.
Zoo Lss Technician/Louisville Zoo
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Steven Lanning holds the role of Zoo Lss Technician at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $21,634.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Sarah Herde works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Sarah earned $21,538 in 2026.
Membership Specialist Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Caitlin Loeffler works as a Membership Specialist Zu for Louisville Zoo. Caitlin earned $21,463 in 2026.