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"This is the Best Job Ever!"

When you work at Zoombezi Bay,  you're not only working at the largest, most thrilling waterpark in Ohio, you're joining an organization that supports conservation and education at the Columbus Zoo. What an amazing bonus!

Whether this is your first job ever, or if you’re looking for a retirement opportunity, we have jobs for every stage of your career.

Lifeguard

No previous experience required. Your Lifeguard Certification is provided at no cost!

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Summer Jobs

Spend your summer with us! Make memories and friends while you work at a world-class waterpark and get to be outside all day.

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Year-Round Positions

Make an impact and grow your personal and professional skills as a member of our full-time team at Zoombezi Bay.

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Food and Retail

Work with our partners, SSA Group!

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RISE Scholarship

This opportunity is available for college students seeking experience in a variety of support roles. 

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In High School?

Check out our EDGE program!

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Did we mention the awesome perks of being a Zoombezi Bay team member?

  • Free admission to Zoombezi Bay and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
  • Discounts on golf and carts at Safari Golf Club
  • Discounts on food and merchandise at Zoombezi Bay, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 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
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Celebrating all living things.

At Zoombezi Bay, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, The Wilds, and Safari Golf Club, we understand the importance of every person feeling valued and knowing they belong here. And it's an understanding that compels us to create a welcoming, accessible, 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.