Join the Pack
Our mission at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is to lead and inspire by connecting people and wildlife. As a part of our team, you are helping us to achieve this mission every day, no matter where you work.
See how as a Zoo team member, YOU are part of the bigger picture.
Year-Round Positions
It takes a village to care for the animals and our guests. Grow your career with us at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Seasonal Jobs
Spend your summer with us! Make memories and friends, and spend the day with some pretty cool co-workers.
Internships
Check out our animal care internship programs. We partner with several colleges and universities to meet your course requirements.
RISE Scholarship
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is proud to offer paid internships through the RISE Scholarship. The program provides underrepresented groups exposure to potential careers in animal care, guest services and mission-driven careers. We hope to inspire these students to join the zoological profession and better reflect the communities we serve.
Volunteer Opportunities
We offer 4 different ways to volunteer at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium! Check out our programs for adults, teens, community groups and our Friends of the Columbus Zoo organization.
Celebrating diversity in all living things.
At our family of properties, we understand the importance of diversity, human, animal, or otherwise. And it's an understanding that compels us to create a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive environment for our guests and team members. We encourage our team to be creative, bold, and innovative in their thinking, to serve as a source of community pride, and to celebrate our institution's position as one of the leading zoos in the country.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, our family of properties does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions because of an individual's race, creed, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or national origin. Our family of properties only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
Did we mention the awesome perks of being a Columbus Zoo and Aquarium team member?
- Free admission to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay
- Discounts on golf and carts at Safari Golf Club
- Discounts on food and merchandise at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Zoombezi Bay, The Wilds and Safari Golf Club
- Team member appreciation events throughout the year
- From Memorial Day to Labor Day, take COTA's Zoo Bus to work
- Discounts from local restaurants and businesses
Need Help Deciding?
If you aren't sure which job is right for you, we're here to help. Fill out this quick form, and one of our team members will be in touch.
