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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay’s Security Team takes great pride in our ability to maintain a safe and secure environment for our staff, animal collection, guests and infrastructure with a high level of dedication...
Bring the Thrills to Life! Join Our Rides & Attractions Crew
Position pays $16 per hour
In the Rides & Attractions department, our team is dedicated to creating a safe,...
UP TO $20* an hour
*Eligibility for $20 incentive subject to meeting specific criteria*
Join the Fun at Zoombezi Bay – Lifeguard...
Why do zebras have stripes? Does a mouse have a house? Guiding activities, leading walk, creating art, and classroom management are all part of life in the ZooKids classroom. The questions, songs, smiles, and FUN are non- stop!...
From animal visitors to zoo walks and art projects to hands on activities, the Zoo’s Summer Camp Counselor is one of the most fun jobs that you can have here at the Zoo! If you’re good with kids, have a positive & flexible attitude, are able to multi-task and want to have a fun filled exciting summer, then you just might be the person we’re looking for to work with our summer camps in our Conservation...
This position will be from 5/02/2025 to 6/3/2025.
The OWL Lead/Kids Discovery Field Station Educator is responsible for implementing the OWLs teen volunteer program at the Wilds. This position will help to train, schedule, and mentor the teen volunteers who work with guests at locations throughout The Wilds,...
Conservation Educators teach programs for schools, youth groups, families and adults. Conservation Educators will conduct a wide range of programs at our WildeCamp facility, Outpost, off-site, and at our...
WAIT LIST
There may not always be positions available to apply...
This position will be from 5/26/2026-6/2/2026.
WildeCamp Counselors are educators and counselors for the summer camp...
Support the Mission. Build Your Skills. Keep Our Fleet Moving.
Join the team behind the scenes at the Columbus Zoo and its properties—including Zoombezi Bay and Safari Golf Club—where your work helps power conservation,...
Second Shift
Position starts at $15 an hour
Members of our golf course maintenance team enjoy working in the great outdoors preparing the golf course for play every day. You will learn a variety of fun and challenging tasks throughout the season and enjoy the camaraderie and benefits of being part of...
Third Shift Position Pays $16 per hour!