Seasonal Monorail Tour Guide
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Apply to this job Bronx Zoo Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted May 27, 2026
Job description
Job Description
Department: Rides
Location: Bronx Zoo
Title: Monorail Tour Guide
Employment Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $18.50/hour
Reports To: Supervisor
Schedule: Must be able to work weekends and holidays; weekday hours also available
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, dependent on weather and guest attendance; schedule subject to change through the spring and summer. Occasional after-hours events.
Position Summary
Tour Guides ensure that our guests enjoy a fun-filled and educational experience on the Wild Asia Monorail.
**A valid Driver’s License is mandatory**
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Providing educational and enthusiastic narrations to large groups on the Bronx Zoo Monorail
• Providing excellent service to guests, including maintaining general knowledge of park attractions and amenities, answering questions and finding ways to create a great guest experience, in accordance with WCS standards of guest service
• Helping guests enter and exit Monorail with special attention to children, elderly, and disabled patrons
• Maintaining order among guests waiting to enter ride and safely admitting the appropriate number of guests in a timely manner
• Monitoring area and communicating with guests to ensure their safety
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas as instructed
• Completing other related assignments and helping others on the team as required
• Assist as needed with Event Programming events and special projects
PERKS of Working with Us:
• Free employee access to 5 Parks: Surround yourself with animals of all kinds and get the opportunity to interact and engage with like-minded colleagues.
• Complimentary Parking
• Five Complimentary Guest Park Tickets (After 45 days)
• Company-provided uniforms.
• Access to online learning and tuition discounts with Monroe College
• Earned Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Banking
• Discounts at Food & Merchandise Concessions
Location
• Bronx Zoo
EOE/M/F/D/V
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Department: Rides
Location: Bronx Zoo
Title: Monorail Tour Guide
Employment Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $18.50/hour
Reports To: Supervisor
Schedule: Must be able to work weekends and holidays; weekday hours also available
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, dependent on weather and guest attendance; schedule subject to change through the spring and summer. Occasional after-hours events.
Position Summary
Tour Guides ensure that our guests enjoy a fun-filled and educational experience on the Wild Asia Monorail.
**A valid Driver’s License is mandatory**
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Providing educational and enthusiastic narrations to large groups on the Bronx Zoo Monorail
• Providing excellent service to guests, including maintaining general knowledge of park attractions and amenities, answering questions and finding ways to create a great guest experience, in accordance with WCS standards of guest service
• Helping guests enter and exit Monorail with special attention to children, elderly, and disabled patrons
• Maintaining order among guests waiting to enter ride and safely admitting the appropriate number of guests in a timely manner
• Monitoring area and communicating with guests to ensure their safety
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas as instructed
• Completing other related assignments and helping others on the team as required
• Assist as needed with Event Programming events and special projects
PERKS of Working with Us:
• Free employee access to 5 Parks: Surround yourself with animals of all kinds and get the opportunity to interact and engage with like-minded colleagues.
• Complimentary Parking
• Five Complimentary Guest Park Tickets (After 45 days)
• Company-provided uniforms.
• Access to online learning and tuition discounts with Monroe College
• Earned Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Banking
• Discounts at Food & Merchandise Concessions
Location
• Bronx Zoo
EOE/M/F/D/V
#LI-DNI
About this role
Summary
Provide educational narrations and guest assistance on the Bronx Zoo Monorail.
Job title
Seasonal Monorail Tour Guide
Experience level
none
Industry
education and entertainment
Location requirements
Bronx Zoo, on-site with some flexibility for weekends and holidays
Salary
Pay Range: $18.50/hour
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
driver's licensecustomer servicecommunication
Preferred skills
first aidzoo knowledge
Specializations
guest serviceeducationtour guiding
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
On-site