Phone call for 30 minutes or less with the farm manager. She asked basic questions and some of the questions were logistical. Questions asking about if you are taking any vacations, if you feel comfortable handling animals, etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your favorite animal?
What is your availability?
I applied online. I interviewed at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo (Newark, NJ) in Mar 2020
Interview
The interview process was short and simple. They ask you generic questions, gauge your availability, explain the different area rotations you will be working in, and give you a chance to ask questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: What relevant experience do you have working with animals? What relevant experience do you have working with guest relations?
I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo (West Orange, NJ) in Feb 2017
Interview
had interview in late February (I believe it was the 22nd), 2 weeks later I got a call from a supervisor saying that I got the job, and had one day of training/started working in April.