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Intern at CPZ this Fall!

Intern with us at Columbian Park Zoo this Fall! 

If you are a college student or recent graduate looking for hands-on learning opportunities, this program is for you! 

Internship Focus Areas (varies seasonally):

• Animal Care: Ambassador Coll...

Join our team in the Gift Shop!

Join a fun team and get great experience in an up-beat, fast-paced environment all summer long!

Apply to be a Seasonal Zoo Educator!

Are you ready to join a fun, passionate team?? Apply as a Seasonal Zoo Educator!

Join our team for the summer!

Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting summer job? We are currently hiring for McAllister camp counselors, zoo staff, aquatics, maintenance and landscaping positions! 

Find your next job here! 

Looking for ways to give back to CPZ? Purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List!

At CPZ, we take enrichment seriously - but it's a lot of fun too!  On a daily basis our animal care staff combines their background knowledge of animal behavior, a healthy dose of creativity, and the relationship they’ve built with the animals in...

Party Like an Animal at CPZ!

Designed for children turning 5-12, a Zoo Birthday Party is one your child will never forget! Visit our Zoo Party Package Options & Pricing page for all the details on how Zoo Birthday Parties work, then contact us at zooeducation@lafayette.in.gov to ...

Visit our Registration Portal - CivicRec

Online registration is now available for year-round fun with Columbian Park Zoo and Lafayette Parks and Recreation! Visit our registration portal, CivicRec, to browse or sign up for Zoo Camps, youth classes, Zoo Memberships, Zoo Birthday Parties and other...

Zoo Summer Camp Registration Now Open

Columbian Park Zoo offers a summer full of learning fun with Zoo Camps! Camps begin June 5 with weekly themed day camp offerings each week. Age groups are 5-7, 8-11 and 12-14 years. Check out the full schedule and all the details on the summer camp pages,...