Top 54 Zookeeper Jobs in Columbus

General Animal Care Seasonal Opportunity Submission 2026
Columbus Zoo Family of Parks —Powell, OH
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Flexible schedule
Deputy Clerk - 3rd shift
Franklin County Municipal Clerk of Courts —Columbus, OH
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
Quick Apply
MAIL CLERK
Franklin County Municipal Clerk of Courts —Columbus, OH
- Mid-level
- Office
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Deputy Clerk - Civil
Franklin County Municipal Clerk of Courts —Columbus, OH
- $15,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Office
- Data entry
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Wild Encounters Specialist (Outreach)
Columbus Zoo Family of Parks —Powell, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Public speaking
Bridal Stylist - (4 Days a Week)
Ivoryology - A Bridal Boutique —Columbus, OH
- $19 - $35 an hour
- Weekends only
- Background check
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Maggie™ Court Reporter - Ohio
Magna Legal Services —Ohio
- From $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- English
- Mid-level
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Research Senior Technician
The Ohio State University —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
5d
Benefits Specialist
Encova Insurance —Columbus, OH
- $55,132 - $88,210 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- HIPAA
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
13d
Life Support Systems and Water Quality Keeper (Part-Time)
Columbus Zoo Family of Parks —Powell, OH
- Part-time
- Carpentry
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
Part Time Client Service Representative
VCA Animal Hospitals —Hilliard, OH
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers —Columbus, OH
- $14 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Travel
- Home Health
- Leadership
- Paid training
- 401(k)
Animal Care Specialist
Petco —Columbus, OH
- $13 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
1d
Kennel Assistant
CRYAN VETERINARY HOSPITAL —Westerville, OH
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
Manager of Retirement Services
Northwest Bank —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Research
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
Veterinary Assistant
CRYAN VETERINARY HOSPITAL —Westerville, OH
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
Canine Caretaker
Humane Society of Delaware County —Delaware, OH
- $15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
Quick Apply
9d
Maintenance Supervisor
Dietz Property Group —Blacklick, OH
- $27 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- 3 years
- Paid jury duty
- Health savings account
Quick Apply
Kennel Assistant
Lucky Bones Pet Resort —Canal Winchester, OH
- $12 - $13 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Entry level
- Employee discount
Quick Apply
23h
Sr. Finance Manager Global Service BU
Vertiv —Westerville, OH
- Oracle
- Office
- Finance

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General Animal Care Seasonal Opportunity Submission 2026

Columbus Zoo Family of Parks
Powell, OH

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Job Details

Seasonal

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Customer communication
Floor cleaning chemicals
Guest relations
Outdoor work experience
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Overview:

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.

Responsibilities:

May work in one of the following areas: Congo Expedition, Heart of Africa, Australia Region, North America/My Barn Region, Asia Quest and Elephants, Shores Region, Animal Programs, Animal Encounters Village, and Stingray Bay
May be responsible for care and handling of select animals and upkeep of their facilities within acceptable safety protocols.
May clean animal enclosures (e.g. rakes, hoses, sweeps, disinfects, removes manure, washes windows, building clean up).
Assists in habitat maintenance (e.g. mowing, weed whipping, pruning, raking leaves).
Assists in maintaining public viewing areas on Zoo grounds and buildings (e.g. picks up litter, sweeps, mops floors, cleans tables, benches, restrooms, walkways and windows).
May assist in operating contact areas under the guidance of keeper staff.
May prepare animal diets/drinks.
Observes animals and reports any behavioral changes to Animal Staff and Vets.
May deliver educational interpretation to the general public regarding animal behavior, habitat and conservation issues.
Assists in maintaining records and monitors health status of animals.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
One year completed towards a bachelor’s degree preferred.
BS in Zoology or related field preferred.
New-Hire TB test required.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.
Prior animal care experience preferred.
Must be outgoing and willing to talk to many different types of people.
Excellent public speaking skills.
Able to perform heavy physical work for extended periods of time.
Able to balance multiple assignments successfully.
Able to work in varied weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, cold, snow or rain).
Able to work in humid and/or dusty environments.
Able to work with a variety of cleaning chemicals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to provide excellent guest service by positively interacting with guests and upholding the Make it G.R.E.A.T. standards required.
Able to maintain courteous and helpful behavior.
Able to work in a team and/or individually with minimum supervision.
Able and willing to rotate time within and outside of assigned region among animal care and landscaping/grounds maintenance, ride and environmental interpretation activities.
Able to maintain appropriate employee appearance (see uniform guidelines in the employee handbook).
Able to work flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
Subject to Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Subject to BMV check.
Subject to Criminal Background check.

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zookeeper jobs in columbus

General Animal Care Seasonal Opportunity Submission 2026

Deputy Clerk - 3rd shift

MAIL CLERK

Deputy Clerk - Civil

Wild Encounters Specialist (Outreach)

Bridal Stylist - (4 Days a Week)

Maggie™ Court Reporter - Ohio

Research Senior Technician

Benefits Specialist

Life Support Systems and Water Quality Keeper (Part-Time)

Part Time Client Service Representative

Caregiver

Animal Care Specialist

Kennel Assistant

Manager of Retirement Services

Veterinary Assistant

Canine Caretaker

Maintenance Supervisor

Kennel Assistant

Sr. Finance Manager Global Service BU

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