Columbian Park Zoo

Join our team for the summer!

We are now hiring! Join us this summer at Lafayette Parks and Recreation! Read on...
Intern at CPZ this Fall!

All academic majors are welcome to apply to our Fall 2023 internship program! Read on...
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! Additional Info...
Apply to be a Seasonal Zoo Educator!

Are you ready to join a fun, passionate team?? Apply as a Seasonal Zoo Educator! Additional Info...
Looking for ways to give back to CPZ? Purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List!

As you can imagine, it takes a lot of resources to enrich the lives of over 200 animals every day! Our animal care staff is always grateful for donations from the community. Read on...
Party Like an Animal at CPZ!

Celebrate your child's big day with a Zoo Birthday Party Package! Now taking 2023 reservations. Read on...
Visit our Registration Portal - CivicRec

Browse all of the exciting opportunities Lafayette Parks and Recreation has to offer! Read on...
Zoo Summer Camp Registration Now Open

2023 Zoo Summer Camps are open for registration as of January 3rd! Sign up early - spaces are limited. Read on...

Join our team for the summer!

We are now hiring! Join us this summer at Lafayette Parks and Recreation! Read on...
Intern at CPZ this Fall!

All academic majors are welcome to apply to our Fall 2023 internship program! Read on...
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! Additional Info...
Apply to be a Seasonal Zoo Educator!

Are you ready to join a fun, passionate team?? Apply as a Seasonal Zoo Educator! Additional Info...
Looking for ways to give back to CPZ? Purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List!

As you can imagine, it takes a lot of resources to enrich the lives of over 200 animals every day! Our animal care staff is always grateful for donations from the community. Read on...