Works closely with the Communications team to coordinate daily activities associated with social media and storytelling for the Columbus Zoo Family of Parks (CZFP) including the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, The Wilds, Safari Golf Club, and Zoombezi Bay.

    WAITLIST As a member of our Zoo Guest Relations team, you have the opportunity to be one of the first or last impressions to millions of guests. Our team has a variety of responsibilities including parking booths, rentals, ticket sales, guest entry and exit as well as being an ambassador throughout Zoo grounds. The Guest Relations team works inside and outside every day. It requires a lot of time spent on your feet. If you are friendly, outgoing, and a GREAT communicator, Guest Relations is the place for you!

WAITLIST Position Pays $20 per hour!   Good lifeguards are perceptive, confident and courageous. So are good leaders. Start your path to leadership today! As a lifeguard, you can count on an outstanding team atmosphere and a dedication that we work together to provide the highest standards of safety and teamwork in the aquatics industry. Zoombezi Bay lifeguards enjoy a job life second to none, they work in a world-class waterpark and get to be outside all day! We are looking for team members who will take on the awesome responsibility of providing great guest service while having fun. The best part is, we train you and no prior experience is required! Our water is waiting, come join our aquatics team!

  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, guests, animal collection, and infrastructure with a high level of dedication and professionalism. Security Team Members may work at various locations throughout the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the Parking Lot and Zoombezi Bay. Security team members operate with discipline and vigilance, focusing on observing, mitigating, and interdicting behaviors and interactions inconsistent with our organizations values and goals. Security team members constantly maintain a visible and approachable attitude, in order to meet the needs of our guests and deter unwanted behaviors. The Security team member’s ability to operate both independently and in collaboration with other team members and supporting agencies strengthens our ability to respond to all emergencies, calls for service and guest inquiries.  

  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 our team. We are seeking energetic and fun people to join our rewarding summer experience.

  Starting most mornings in Zoombezi Bay, our Rides Maintenance crew does everything from visually inspecting slides to minor repairs, cleaning and testing water quality. Bring your swimsuits for cleaning pools and testing out the fun features on our attractions like Baboon Lagoon before the park opens. If you like to know how things work, are detailed oriented and a little adventurous, you may have a future with the Rides Maintenance Team!

One of the first team members to interact with our guests, the membership team serve as ambassadors for the zoo, engaging our members while promoting and distributing materials to Columbus Zoo, Zoombezi Bay and The Wilds members. If you’re enthusiastic and comfortable entering accurate data on a computer, this may be the job for you!

    This is a part-time position offered between April and September.   

          In the Rides and Attractions department, our team is dedicated to a great guest experience every day. We value safety, teamwork and fun as we operate over 20 rides and attractions throughout the Zoo. In addition to the rides and attractions we have on sight, our team provides safe transportation from the parking lot to the gates. You will drive and load the Zoo’s transportation shuttles and assist at Adventure Cove Programs. Interested? Apply today!

  WAIT LIST There may not always be positions available to apply to on our seasonal animal care teams. If you are interested in future opportunities, we would like to invite you to submit your resume here.

  Multiple Shifts Available! Position starts at $15 an hour   Applicants without a resume will be able to skip resume upload option.

Position Pays $16 per hour!