Indianapolis Zoo Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Indianapolis Zoo.
Indianapolis Zoo
Primate Keeper
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The assistant curators who interviewed me were very inviting and interested in my experiences. They took time to get to know me and had plenty of time for questions. There was only one round of interviews.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share three contributions you could make to a team?
Indianapolis Zoo
Marketing Assistant
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a Microsoft Teams call first to see if I'd be a good fit for the role and the team. Then, I had an in-person interview at the zoo with the marketing team. After the interview, they let me explore the zoo as long as I wanted. Even though the interviews went well and I was really excited about the job, I ended up getting ghosted by the team and never heard back. I followed up with an email a week after the update was supposed to come, but still nothing. I thought it was unprofessional and they wasted my time. They could have at least sent a quick email saying I didn't get the job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want this job and what draws you to working at the zoo?
Indianapolis Zoo
Zookeeper
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The first round is with two managers. They will ask about 10 questions that are behavioral and event specific. They will ask you to tell them about a time when you had a conflict or achieved something or made a mistake. Sometimes they will ask specific knowledge questions, like what is the nitrogen cycle for aquarists or what is your favorite animals and their natural history. They will give you time at the end to ask questions.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Can you share an instance where you disagreed with your supervisor and how you managed that situation?
- Describe a situation where you had a disagreement within a team and how you resolved it.
- Tell me about an accomplishment you are particularly proud of.
Indianapolis Zoo
Developer
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The application process was long, and most of the info went to HR/Volunteer Coordinating. Then you meet with the team you'll intern for. The Development Team was great! You should ask them questions to ensure the internship aligns with your program requirements. It's not paid, but I gained great experience and enjoyed helping plan zoo events behind the scenes.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Do you know Raiser's Edge?
- Can you work outside of 8-5 hours?
Indianapolis Zoo Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Indianapolis Zoo interview reports.
“Could you explain the nitrogen cycle as it pertains to aquarists?”
Read reports →“Which animal is your favorite, and what can you tell me about its natural history?”
Read reports →“What is your knowledge of the Indianapolis Zoo?”
Read reports →“Do you know Raiser's Edge?”
Read reports →“Can you work outside of 8-5 hours?”
Read report →“Are you open to relocating for this job?”
Read report →“What species have you worked with?”
Read report →“Knowing this is an outdoor role, are you prepared to work in any type of weather?”
Read report →“Are you open to taking on any role, even housekeeping?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 Indianapolis Zoo interview reports.