Welcome to Oakland Zoo!

1. New Hire Orientation
Welcome!
Monday, September 12, 2022

2. Oakland Zoo Administration Offices
The Oakland Zoo Administration Offices are made of a vast tapestry of
different departments and specialties. Some of the departments
represented in these spaces are:
• Administration
• Accounting & Finance
• I.T.
• Development
• Group Services
• Marketing
• Membership
• Operations
• People & Culture
Additional offices and buildings can be found throughout the campus.
These buildings include
• Classroom
• Operations & Park Services Module
• Education Building
• Conservation Building
• Animal Care Spaces
• SSA Spaces

3. Our Mission at the Oakland Zoo
…while providing a
quality visitor
experience.
Inspire respect for and
stewardship of the
natural world…

4. Dedicated to Conservation
Managed by the
Conservation Society of California

5. Invested over $1,000,000 in
contributions supporting 30
partnering conservation organizations
in saving animals worldwide.

6. Oakland Zoo supports the initiatives of
30 conservation partners worldwide. We
support work that promotes:
● Habitat Protection & Regeneration
● Human-Wildlife Coexistence
● Climate Resilience
● Illegal Wildlife Trade Solutions
● Animal Welfare Response
● Community Engagement
Oakland Zoo is supporting the work of
our partners to ensure a future for 15
Species.
Use Oakland Zoo’s website as a
resource to answer any question you
might have and to expand your
knowledge of the vast work we are
supporting:
https://www.oaklandzoo.org/global-
wildlife-conservation

7. Oakland Zoo is performing work
onsite to help recover, rehabilitate
and release of native animals to help
local populations.
This extensive work is possible
thanks to our hardworking veterinary
and animal care staff and
partnerships with government
organizations (California Department
of Fish and Wildlife), Universities (UC
Davis) and other organizations
(International Bird Rescue).
Learn more on our website:
https://www.oaklandzoo.org/global-
wildlife-conservation#local
Care for local wildlife are for species
in the Bay Area and throughout
California.
Oakland Zoo is taking action to
ensure a future for these species in
the wild.

8. Everyone is a part of making changes happen. Every small action
adds up!
Explore our the “You Can Too” section of the Conservation
Webpage to find more information on ways you can join us in
making changes.
Here are a few ways you can help at work and at home.
Make the Planet Safe:
Join a clean up at the Zoo or in the community
Take Conservation Pledges:
#NoToPlastic #EndTheTrade
Buy Thoughtfully:
Say No To Palm Oil Avoid Single Use

9. As an accredited member of the
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
(AZA), The zoo is part of the largest
conservation organization in the nation.

10. Public Support
Public support comes from
the City of Oakland and
East Bay Regional Parks
District, which contributed
11% of the Zoo's 2017
operating budget of $18.1
million.

11. Remaining funding
comes from the
community that
supports and
enjoys the Zoo
including private
individuals,
foundations,
corporations, and
memberships.

12. Annual public support allows admission prices to
remain low and keep this gem of the Bay Area
accessible to all economic levels of the community

13. What do you think?
How much of our funding comes
from the city of Oakland?
10%

14. What do you think?
How much of our funding comes
from the community?
90%

15. Safety Protocols on COVID-19
• Primary Goals
• Maintain employees and animal health and safety by limiting
contact between employees and preventing the spread of COVID-
19
• Maintain basic Zoo operations to ensure proper care of animals,
grounds, and infrastructure.
• Both shots of the vaccine are required.
• After 6 mos., a COVID-19 booster for all Zoo/SSA employees,
docents, and volunteers. The updated vaccine policy of a
mandated booster shot has been in effect and was communicated
on 1/6/22 to all staff.

16. We Take PRIDE in our Values
• P – Positive: Be a team player, see the
best in others, collaborate and stay
mission-oriented.
• R – Respectful: Appreciate animals,
people, and ecosystems. Work with
compassion and a conservation
mindset.
• I – Inquisitive: Be curious, seek creative
solutions and go beyond the status quo.
• D – Driven: Take initiative. Lead the way
forward. Be fearless.
• E – Effective: Be results-oriented,
impactful, and persevere in the face of
challenge.

17. Oakland Zoo Current Hours 2022

18. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Claremont Employee Assistance Program (EAP) helps you resolve personal issues
before they become more serious and difficult to manage. You and your eligible family
members can receive professional, confidential counseling at not cost. We also provide
access to resources that can help you address virtually any personal concern or question.
Counseling Visits:
The EAP offers 5 free counseling visits
per incident per rolling 12 months for
almost any personal issue. Our staff
will work with you to find the most
appropriate counselor to meet your
needs.
Work/Life Referrals*:
Our Work/Life consultants
can provide you with referrals
and information for services
Legal Consultation:
Attorneys are available to answer
your legal questions, either in-
person or over the phone. We
provide up to 30 minutes of free
consultation per issue. On-going
services, if required, are offered
at a 25% discount. The EAP can
assist with legal issues
Financial Consultation:
Financial professionals and licensed
CPAs will provide telephonic coaching
on a range of concerns. We provide
up to 30 minutes of free consultation
per issue. The EAP can help with
financial issues

19. Benefits
Full Time
• Medical through Kaiser
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision (voluntary)
• Life Insurance and A&D ($50,000)
• AFLAC (voluntary)
• Pet insurance (voluntary)
• LegalSheild (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (b) after 6 months with a 3% match for
anyone over 21
• Health Saving Account (HSA) (voluntary)
• Zoo membership
• VEG Program
Part Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (b) after 6 months with a 3% match for
anyone over 21
• Zoo membership
• VEG Program

20. Logging into UKG/ULTIPRO
1. Use http://nw13.ultipro.com/default.aspx
2. Your login name will be your Zoo or
personal email address. Your default
password is your Date-of-Birth in
MMDDYYYY (01021999) format without
slash or dots. Always try your Zoo email
first.

21. Logging into UKG/ULTIPRO
• To access the system from
your phone, you will need to
use the access code
Oaklandzoo123

22. Great Academy:
Learning Management System
• Great Academy is the
provider of our online
Learning Management
System
• Think of an Learning
Management System as an
online University for Oakland
Zoo… Oakland Zooniversity!
• You will automatically be
enrolled in training specific for
your job and the zoo!

23. • You will see:
• How many trainings you have
taken
• How many points you have
earned
• Your learning level
• Enrolled courses
• Access documents and
certificates

24. History 101: Oakland Zoo
• 1922: Henry A. Snow,
recognized as a naturalist and
collector, establishes the
Oakland Zoo in downtown
Oakland.
• 1939: Oakland Zoo moves
from Joaquin Miller Park to
Durant Park (current
location).

25. • 1985: Joel J. Parrott, DVM,
becomes Executive Director,
implementing a 6-phase
development plan over the
next 20 years to completely
renovate the Zoo.
• 1987: The Zoo's Education
Department finishes
construction. Providing school
and community groups with
on-site classes and a
ZooMobile outreach program.

26. • 1988: Oakland Zoo receives
accreditation from the
Association of Zoo and
Aquariums.
• 1989: The Zoo completes
"Mahali Pa Tembo", meaning
the Place of the Elephant,
nationally recognized for its
natural elephant habitat
setting.

27. • 2012: State-of-the-art, 17,000
square foot veterinary hospital,
opens becoming the largest wild
animal veterinary facility in
Northern California.
• 2017: The ADA-accessible, all-
electric gondola opens to
transport guests to the
California Trail.

28. • 2021: Nik Dehejia becomes the
newest CEO of Oakland Zoo.
•
• 2022: Oakland Zoo celebrates
Centennial Year. The future is
bright at Oakland Zoo. We have
big dreams and plans that will
transform the Zoo and put us on
the map as one of the most
recognized Zoos in the country,
especially for our humane
treatment of animals and
worldwide conservation efforts.

29. Upcoming Events
November 3 @ 7:00

30. Employee Enrichment Opportunities
Learn more about the awesome work we do with our animals and get insight into careers in Animal Care and Veterinary
Medicine!
Vet Shadow - spend a morning with our medical team in the Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital
Animal Care Shadow - join a Keeper to see how we manage the daily care of our animals