What kind of questions do they ask you on an interview? I never worked with animals...I only had hamsters....I need experience.

Why do I feel like this is like the fiftieth thread you've posted about interviewing for this damn job with animals?

i never worked at the zoo but ... i used to clean up a local park early in the AM hours that "bordered" the zoo area ... there were wild wolves in a cage neaby ... and we used to take out lil brooms and stick it thru the cages ... I was amazed at how DAMN POWERFUL those wolves were !!! they would latch onto that broom handle and pull so hard ... it was amazin ... luckily the fence kinda saved my life i presume ... he he

I heard PetSmart is hiring...

ColAngus said:

You mean Colonel Angus almost got eaten?

Good thing you had protection!

FunkMistress said:

You know i was sure this post from you was gonna be about Jers and the kids acting like they lived in a zoo and you spent your life cleaning up after them like a zoo keeper

mdiver said:

It's more like him cleaning up after me and the kids.

FunkMistress said:

Oh good shot MrsJers

FunkMistress said:

You noticed...sorry...I just panic a lot. Thanks for replying!!!

ColAngus said:

That's scary...I saw some wild African dogs today...they looked like they can tear your behind up.

roodboi said:

I heard they treat the animals and employees like crap.

peacenlovealways said:

but the interview questions at petsmart are pretty easy...and your experience with hamsters will certainly help....

I want to work at a zoo.

roodboi said:

ok, thanks

Ok, what position are you applying for/want to apply for?

That makes a huge difference.

JustErin said:

animal exhibit...attendant...

Wow! I'd bet it be a great place to work. Kingdom here is a hoot

i wasnt in danger of that ... but ... to this day because of that ... i am still alil scared of certain breeds of dogs and watch their reaction to me ... yesterday i was in a house where they had a shepherd/rott mix that was almost sencing my fear ! pit bulls and such do scare me ... and this coming from a guy who owned a german shepherd for 13 years ... (but i know how people mistreat their dogs - hit them etc .... )



it was scary ... they looked soooo cute ....

peacenlovealways said:

Like someone that just cleans up the poop and puts out their food?

Any kind of real interaction with animals would most likely require some type of degree in an animal-related field (zoology, biology) and/or some experience in at least a veterinary environment.

JustErin said:

there is a place in animal exhibit....they didn't have anymore positions left. The interview wasn't that bad....the interviewer was very very friendly and had the most beautiful blue eyes.

ColAngus said:

Sooo glad someone got the joke.

When I was interested in working at the zoo, I simply called them up and asked whoever answered the phone how I could get a job. I think I told them I was interested in being zookeeper. This incredibly nice woman told me that they look for people who have a genuine interest and love for animals and that an entry level job would require some experience with small wild animals, like a raccoon or a possum.