Minnesota / Minnesota Zoological Garden / Zoo Keeper

Job-title file

Zoo Keeper

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

73 employees hold this title in Minnesota Zoological Garden. Median total compensation for the role is $59,285, above the department median of $46,651.

Employees: 73
Total payroll: $3.6M
Role median: $59,285
Agency median: $46,651
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$4,091$73,952+

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How total compensation varies among the 73 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Zachary Copeland

Zoo Keeper/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$66,614

Sub-department: Ambassador Animals
Base pay: $62,444
Overtime: $4,122
Other pay: $49
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,614
Hire date: 2022-11-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Zachary Copeland serves as a Zoo Keeper within Ambassador Animals. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,614. Union affiliation: Technical.

Andrew Shelquist

Zoo Keeper/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$66,201

Sub-department: Aquatics
Base pay: $63,850
Overtime: $2,351
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,201
Hire date: 2023-06-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Andrew Shelquist serves as a Zoo Keeper within Aquatics. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,201. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Shelby Seckora

Zoo Keeper/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$65,987

Sub-department: Northern Trail
Base pay: $62,110
Overtime: $3,700
Other pay: $177
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,987
Hire date: 2018-05-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shelby Seckora holds the role of Zoo Keeper at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Northern Trail. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,987. Union affiliation: Technical.

Brittany Canham

Zoo Keeper/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$65,522

Sub-department: Northern Trail
Base pay: $62,119
Overtime: $3,251
Other pay: $153
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,522
Hire date: 2024-02-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brittany Canham is a Zoo Keeper at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Northern Trail. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,522. They are represented by Technical.

Angela Carlson

Zoo Keeper/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$65,507

Sub-department: Tropics & MN Trail
Base pay: $63,013
Overtime: $2,495
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,507
Hire date: 2017-03-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Angela Carlson works as a Zoo Keeper for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Tropics & MN Trail. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Angela earned $65,507 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jennifer Zuehlke

Zoo Keeper/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$64,782

Sub-department: Ambassador Animals
Base pay: $63,960
Overtime: $805
Other pay: $17
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,782
Hire date: 2015-04-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Zuehlke works as a Zoo Keeper for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Ambassador Animals. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $64,782 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Camille Miller

Zoo Keeper/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$64,307

Sub-department: Birds
Base pay: $60,257
Overtime: $4,001
Other pay: $49
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,307
Hire date: 2024-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Camille Miller is a Zoo Keeper at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Birds. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,307. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Bianca Moravec

Zoo Keeper/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$64,161

Sub-department: Northern Trail
Base pay: $58,629
Overtime: $5,408
Other pay: $123
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,161
Hire date: 2021-11-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bianca Moravec is a Zoo Keeper at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Northern Trail. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,161. Union affiliation: Technical.

Caroline Kistler

Zoo Keeper/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$63,953

Sub-department: Birds
Base pay: $59,829
Overtime: $4,117
Other pay: $7
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,953
Hire date: 2020-01-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Caroline Kistler is a Zoo Keeper at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Birds. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,953. Union affiliation: Technical.