He then entered Vienna University, studying law and politics from 1859 to 1863.
He then worked as a civil servant in his native province until 1867, when he resigned and entered politics.
He was married to Elena, the daughter of Gheorghe Hurmuzachi and Eufrosina (née Flondor); the couple had one daughter and two sons, including Sever Zotta, before her death in 1876.
[2][1] Zotta participated in the various cultural and political movements of the Bukovina Romanians, supporting many of them financially.
He died in Noua Suliță and was buried in his native village three days later.