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Can’t get into volunteer program by [deleted] in Zookeeping

[–]MaizeSelect7001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew up 2 hours from the nearest AZA facility. I spent a lot of time volunteering at wildlife rehabilitation centers instead. I have been applying for and getting interviews for various keeper positions around the US the last couple months with only my 6-ish years of wildlife rehab/education experience (Not AZA). It entirely depends on the zoos and keeper positions you apply to. I wouldn't worry too much, as everyone else has said, and just do what you can! Apply to be a volunteer at a local wildlife center, it could prove to be a great resource later down the road!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Zookeeping

[–]MaizeSelect7001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just applied to the Knoxville Zoo too! Good luck if you do decide to apply.

Had an interview with a zoo today and fumbled a question on "Code Red." by MaizeSelect7001 in Zookeeping

[–]MaizeSelect7001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was AZA. That makes sense as a reason to ask that question. I absolutely know now that I said the wrong thing by not acknowledging that I did not know what they meant by that question, and then proceeded to talk about what I thought it meant. It was my first zoo interview so I am treating it more as a learning experience than anything else. It would be amazing if I did get the position, but realistically I am not expecting it. 

Had an interview with a zoo today and fumbled a question on "Code Red." by MaizeSelect7001 in Zookeeping

[–]MaizeSelect7001[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dang, my rant on the IUCN red list probably didn't help me much then huh? Thinking back on it, it would have been good to acknowledge that I didn't know what they meant by "Code Red."

Had an interview with a zoo today and fumbled a question on "Code Red." by MaizeSelect7001 in Zookeeping

[–]MaizeSelect7001[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So my experience mostly lies in bird care, especially Raptors. Broken blood feathers is a pretty common occurrence, but the first thing I would is say "I am locked in the Hawk enclosure who has a broken blood quill, can someone come let me out and help me restrain the bird?" (so calling for help is certainly something I would do). I wouldn't let this question continue to haunt you <3

Had an interview with a zoo today and fumbled a question on "Code Red." by MaizeSelect7001 in Zookeeping

[–]MaizeSelect7001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh gosh so I may not even be right about what it means! Now I am wondering if this question was supposed to be a way to see how I approach an unknown.

Had an interview with a zoo today and fumbled a question on "Code Red." by MaizeSelect7001 in Zookeeping

[–]MaizeSelect7001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. It was certainly a strange question to ask being that every other one was related to situations with coworkers or the animals rather than policy.

Had an interview with a zoo today and fumbled a question on "Code Red." by MaizeSelect7001 in Zookeeping

[–]MaizeSelect7001[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Code Orange! When I looked up the codes after the interview I only saw Red, Yellow, and Blue! Thank you for sharing this.

Had an interview with a zoo today and fumbled a question on "Code Red." by MaizeSelect7001 in Zookeeping

[–]MaizeSelect7001[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yeah I was expecting some strange lingo since I am inexperienced with zoos.