POWELL, Ohio – If you’re looking to earn some money, make new friends, and help support wildlife at the same time, then we have a job for you! This Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay are holding open interviews to fill 350 positions throughout the fall and holiday seasons.
Interviews will be offered from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Zoo’s Lakeside Pavilion for a variety of seasonal positions in areas including food and beverage, retail, grounds maintenance, security, rides and attractions, and more.
Those hired in these positions will join a dynamic team of fun and hardworking individuals who will help contribute to the Zoo’s daily operations, as well as help to prepare for upcoming special events such as the family-friendly Halloween celebration, Boo at the Zoo, presented by Wendy’s; the Zoo’s spectacular holiday lights event, Wildlights, efficiently powered by AEP Ohio; and Central Ohio’s largest and most terrifying Halloween attraction, ZOMBIEzi Bay, presented by Mtn Dew.
These positions offer great employee perks, including:
- Free admission to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (includes Boo at the Zoo and Wildlights)
- Discounts on golf and carts at Safari Golf Club
- Discounts on food and merchandise at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, The Wilds, Zoombezi Bay, and Safari Golf Club
- Discounts for local restaurants and businesses in the area
Additional employee perks for ZOMBIEzi Bay include: free admission to ZOMBIEzi Bay for yourself and one guest for the duration of this seven-weekend event, plus two (2) one-time-use tickets.
This new event at Zoombezi Bay begins on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 and continues to run on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings through Sunday, October 31, plus Thursday evenings on October 14, 21, and 28. Hours are 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays, and 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. These ZOMBIEzi Bay positions offer flexible evening hours, an earning potential of up to $18 per hour, and the opportunity to continue working at the Zoo during Wildlights and the winter season.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about these open interviews and employment opportunities at all of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium properties, please visit our website or text WILDJOBS at 97211, and follow the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For additional updates about ZOMBIEzi Bay’s attractions and more, visit our website and be sure to follow Zoombezi Bay on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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About the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Home to more than 10,000 animals representing over 600 species from around the globe, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium leads and inspires by connecting people and wildlife. The Zoo complex is a recreational and education destination that includes the 22-acre Zoombezi Bay water park and 18-hole Safari Golf Course. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium also manages The Wilds, a 10,000-acre conservation center and safari park located in southeastern Ohio. The Zoo is a regional attraction with global impact, annually contributing privately raised funds to support conservation projects worldwide. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Columbus Zoo has earned Charity Navigator’s prestigious 4-star rating.
About Zoombezi Bay
Zoombezi Bay is a 22.7-acre water park that features 19 state-of-the-art water attractions, including the aquatic adventure area, Otter Banks; themed water slide, SoundSurfer; the multi-level play structure, Baboon Lagoon; a wave pool; an action river; a lazy river; a kiddie play pool and more. During the regular summer season, admission to Zoombezi Bay includes the Columbus Zoo, and proceeds from the water park support the Zoo’s operation and mission. Please visit www.zoombezibay.com for more information.
