Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Down Understanding with Tessa McKelliget of Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Trainer Talks and Tails

Today, the Safari heads to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to talk to Tessa McKelliget, co-host of the Trainer Talks and Tails Podcast! Tess has a great story to tell as we discuss caring for koalas and training free flying birds! We also talk about Rocky, the latest resident at Lone Pine...a Lumholtz tree kangaroo! So you KNOW I was happy! This episode also features the first time I've played a game with my guest! EPISODE LINKS: @trainertalksandtails on socials @lonepinekoala on socials http...

Rossifari Zoo News 10.27.23 - The Spicy Cough Edition with Tessa and Daisy from Trainer Talks and Tails!

Dateline: October 27, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   This entire episode is co-hosted by Daisy and Tessa from Trainer Talks and Tails! In Zoo News, we talk about a new baby giraffe at Oakland, three tiger cubs at Nashville, and ten new orioles at the National Zoo. We also say goodbye to some special animals at Chattanooga, Zoo Montana, and the New England Aquarium. Beyond that, we al...

Rossifari x T3 with Daisy Barrett of Trainer Talks and Tails and SeaLife Sunshine Coast

Today, the Safari heads across the world to spend some time in Australia with some new friends! Over the next week, you'll be hearing from my friends Daisy and Tessa, the co-hosts of Trainer Talks and Tails, and incredible podcast in which they talk about animal training and life in zoos and aquariums, mostly focusing on people in Australia, where they are based. Today, we talk to Daisy Barrett of SeaLife Sunshine Coast all about the fur seals and little blue penguins she takes such amazing ...

Rossifari Zoo News 10.20.23 - A Weird Week at the Zoos Edition

Dateline: October 20, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we talk about an exciting engagement, some great hoofstock births, the passing of some lemurs at the Trevor Zoo, the death of the oldest rhino in Europe, and the loss of an otter at the Greensboro Science Center. We also talk a little more about the controversy surround orcas in human care, and discuss a week of crazy o...

We Welcome Our New Cephalopod Overlords with Elizabeth Hincker and Katie Benya of the Aquarium at the Greensboro Science Center

Today, the Safari stays in Greensboro, but heads to a different part of the Science Center...the aquarium! We talk to Elizabeth Hincker and Katie Benya about all kinds of really cool stuff including jelly propagation, training rays and eels, seahorses, and so much more! This is a side of the GSC, and frankly of aquariums, that you haven't heard much about before!  EPISODE LINKS:  Listen to Jon on Science Unlocked:  https://youtu.be/H2kJ5SWnrZ4?si=VxazxuRR_1VIRx9H www.greensboroscience.org  ...

Rossifari Zoo News 10.13.23 - The Goodbye Kiah Edition with Krystin Wroblewski of Aquarium of Niagara

Dateline: October 13, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we talk about some rhino births, and some really sad passings, including an incredible sea lion named Kiah that you'll get to learn about from her trainer Krystin. We also talk about an incredible new program at the South Carolina Aquarium, the Gulf Stream Orphan conservation work being done by the New England Aquarium,...

From Dr. Dolittle to Magic Mike with Mike Motsch of the Greensboro Science Center

Today, the Safari heads back to Greensboro, North Carolina, to spend some time with our friends at the Greensboro Science Center! While a lot of my time that day was spending hanging with the red panda kindergarten class and the bintlets, I made sure to spend some time with Magic Mike Motsch talking about the pigmy hippo family (including baby Huckleberry), cassowaries, and Bekah. Well, not so much talking about Bekah as having our podcast interrupted by Bekah. But then, you knew that.  EPI...

Rossifari Zoo News 10.5.23 - The Our Lady of Blessed Binturongs Edition!

Dateline: October 6, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we talk about births at the National Zoo, Potawatomi Zoo, Zoo Tampa, Central Park Zoo, and Brandywine Zoo. We then say goodbye to beloved animals at Roger Williams Park Zoo, the Oregon Zoo, and the Jacksonville Zoo. We also talk about the flash floods at Central Park and Prospect Park Zoos, manatee conservation at the Co...

A Binturong Gave Me A Makeover with Jake Belair of The Nashville Zoo and The ABMA

Today, the Safari heads to the Nashville Zoo to talk to Jake Belair, who is returning to the podcast after being my very first guest! We take a tour through the ambassador building at the Nashville Zoo, talking about the incredible animals that live there including binturongs, tamanduas, a baby vulture, and so many more! We also talk a lot about behavior and training, and how The Animal Behavior Management Alliance can help anyone who is interested in animals learn more about training and be...

Rossifari Zoo News 9.29.23 - The Herdles? Terdles? Something Like That Edition!

Dateline: September 29, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we talk about another new red panda, twin Amur tigers at the Toledo Zoo, a new orangutan at the Denver Zoo, the loss of two cotton-top tamarins at the Utica Zoo, an amazing story out of the Toronto Zoo, the farewell to giant pandas at the National Zoo, the (hopefully) final story from the Toki saga, and so much more! ...

AAZV 2023 Conference Recap with Dr. Meredith Persky of the Jacksonville Zoo, Dr. Taylor Gregory of the Greensboro Science Center, Julie Best of The AAZV, and Sydney Kirk of the Wild Animal Health Fund!

Today, the Safari settles down in Nashville to talk to a whole lot of people about the incredible experience we all shared at the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians 2023 Conference! We talk with Dr. Meredith Persky of the Jacksonville Zoo about the importance of the conference, how her episode with me actually helped me out at this conference, and so much more! Dr. Taylor Gregory of the Greensboro Science Center is here to laugh about us not recognizing each other because of panda cub...

Rossifari Zoo News 9/22/23 - The Cat Curfew Edition!

Dateline: September 22, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we talk about new panda cubs, the closure of the issues at the Columbus Zoo that came from the previous administration, a new "documentary" to actively avoid, the name of the red panda cub at the San Diego Zoo, AZA Accreditation announcements, the big winners at the AZA Conference, huge donations at the Toronto Zoo an...

AZA Conference 2023 Recap with Sarah Lynn Bowser of the Oakland Zoo, Tiffany James of Zoo Knoxville, and Natali Berry of SeaLife Arizona!

Today, the Safari is coming to you from Columbus, Ohio, and the AZA Annual Conference. Sarah Lynn Bowser, Tiffany James, and Natali Berry are all back on the pod to share their experiences of the conference. You'll even get to go inside a few of the sessions to hear a little bit of Sarah's two presentations. This is the best thing other than being there!  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok  rossifari.com 

Rossifari Zoo News 9/15/23 - The Drunken Bear and Thieving Koala Edition!

Dateline: September 15, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we talk about new panda cubs, new bintlets, a new spotless giraffe (or an all-single-spot giraffe, you decide), the passing of a wolf I love and a red panda in the UK, the tragic death of a zookeeper in Europe, a new Stellers Sea Eagle at the National Aviary, a new beaver at the Utica Zoo, an amazing crayfish conserva...

Meeting Miss Muffy with Autumn Lindey of the Nashville Zoo

Today, the Safari heads back to the Nashville Zoo to spend time with a former guest who we talked to at her previous facility, Autumn Lindey. Now working at Nashville with the primates there, Autumn takes us through the incredible animals she works at, discusses how a good living situation helps with zoo work, and so much more! We then bring you some very special audio from a very special animal at the zoo!  EPISODE LINKS:  www.nashvillezoo.org  @nashvillezoo  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  patreon.com...

Rossifari Zoo News 9/8/23 - The Regurgitated Lizard Edition!

Dateline: September 8, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we have an amazing story out of Australia Zoo, talk about the bravery of Ron Magill, welcome orangutans to the Naples Zoo, talk about the Memphis Zoo layoffs, discuss huge updates coming to Buttonwood Park Zoo, and so much more! We also say hello to an new elephant at the Indianapolis Zoo, flamingos at the Denver Zoo, ...

The One Where We Get In Trouble with Sam Ehinger of Adventure Aquarium

Today, the Safari stays at Adventure Aquarium for a discussion with another friend of mine, Sam Ehinger. Sam is a biologist with a really unique position at the aquarium...she's in charge of the quarantine area, seeing a constantly rotating crew of animals as they prepare for life on exhibit, recover from injuries, and generally get to be on time out from the rest of the aquarium collection. We also have some really fun discussions about Charlie the octopus, who I got to meet after the inter...

Rossifari Zoo News 9/1/23 - The Nebraska Cow Car Edition featuring Bekah and Jessica of The Greensboro Science Center

Dateline: September 1, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we have a long section of birth announcements featuring red pandas, giant pandas, gharials at Fort Worth Zoo, beavers at San Diego, puffins, orangutans, mandrills, and more! We also talk about the passing of Mila the tiger, Tai the red panda cub, and others. Then we get into the meat of Zoo News, discussing four quick ...

A Quick Therapy Session for Lauren Belcher of Adventure Aquarium

Today, the Safari stays settled down at Adventure Aquarium as I bring you my interview with Lauren Belcher, the Content Marketing Coordinator at Adventure Aquarium. You'll hear all about how Lauren got this position through an interesting and unique path, what effect being on social media constantly can have on a person, and also what she did to become the Sea Star of the Year at Adventure Aquarium. This one is FULL of laughs, y'all!  EPISODE LINKS:  www.adventureaquarium.com  @adventureaqu...

Rossifari Zoo News 8/25/23 - The Goodbye Toki (Lolita) Edition

Dateline: August 25, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we talk about the death of Toki, the orca who lived at Miami SeaQuarium until this week. We also discuss a sad loss of an ocelot at Beardsley Zoo, a gorgeous orangutan, and some hoofstock. We also discuss the most distinguished penguin in any military in the world (yes, really), many sloth updates, new red pandas, Tropic...

Charlie the Nongendered Eternal Octopus with Colleen McKeon of Adventure Aquarium

Today, the Safari heads back to my home aquarium, Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ, to start three weeks of wonderful and different interviews. We start with Colleen McKeon, a biologist who came on the podcast to talk about frogs. Of course, being me, I didn't let her get to frogs until more than half way through the interview, but once I did, she shared a ton of really cool stuff with me about them! We also spent time talking about turtles, a very special octopus named Charlie, and the over...

Rossifari Zoo News 8/18/23 - The Goodbye Andy and Lali Edition

Dateline: August 18, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start with an interview from a very special guest, Miles Rossi! We discuss an amazing experience Miles got to have this week! In Zoo News, we say hello to a new duiker at the Kansas City Zoo, a new prehensile porcupine at the National Zoo, five new panda cubs, and a baby snow leopard! We also say goodbye to Andy N. Condor, one of...

Goat Diplomacy with Hassan Bayyan of the Maryland Zoo

Today, the Safari heads to Baltimore, MD to visit the Maryland Zoo! The Maryland Zoo was the first zoo I fell in love with as a child, so it is extra special to have it on the podcast! I sit down with Hassan Bayyan, the manager of the Barnyard section of the zoo, to talk goats, pigs, and more...but we go way beyond that.  Hassan has taken a really unique path to zookeeping, and his story is an inspirational one. To go along with that, Hassan also has one of the best outlooks you'll hear on t...

Rossifari Zoo News 8/11/23 - The Red Panda Kindergarten Edition featuring Bekah and Kelly from the Greensboro Science Center!

Dateline: August 11, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we have Bekah and Kelly from GSC come tell you some exciting red panda news! We then say hello to a new mandrill at Disney, a new sloth a Roger Williams Park Zoo, five new tiny lemurs at Duke Lemur Center, and many new births. We also say goodbye to a camel at Mesker Park Zoo, a lion at the Pittsburgh Zoo, a very old ora...

From Judging Goats to Saving Cheetahs with Dr. Laurie Marker of the Cheetah Conservation Fund

Today, the Safari heads to Somaliland (well, on Zoom, anyway), to sit down with Dr. Laurie Marker. We discuss her life pre-cheetah, how she got into cheetah conservation, many of the conservation methods she helped pioneer, the surprising way dogs are helping save cats, and so much more! We even get into the reintroduction of cheetahs into India that is being spearheaded by CCF!  PLEASE consider donating to my CCF fundraiser. Details can be found on all of my social media platforms.  EPISO...

Rossifari Zoo News 8/4/23 - The Bear Is Real Edition

Dateline: August 4, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we discuss the passing of a beloved red panda, but also share about five new ones born, talk about the giant panda pseudo pregnancy at ZooAtlanta, talk about dogs at the Maryland Zoo and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, share a cool pregnancy story out of the Denver Zoo, and so much more!  In Conservation News, we talk about some ...

Great at Cetaceans, Bad at TikTok with Dr. Claire Madden of SeaWorld Australia

Today, the Safari heads to SeaWorld Australia to sit down with veterinarian and sea mammal rescuer Dr. Claire Madden! Claire is an incredibly popular figure on Instagram (@drclairemadden) and is an incredible guest. In this episode, we talk about the importance of passion, the path Claire took to her incredibly unique job, some of the unexpected road bumps one encounters while trying to save a stranded marine animal, and delve a little bit into the collection she takes care of at SeaWorld Au...

Rossifari Zoo News 7/28/23 - The Revenge of the Corvids Edition!

Dateline: July 28, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we discuss the controversial passing of a legend at Mote Marine Lab, exciting births at the San Diego Zoo and Zoo New England, the unfortunate passing of an African Painted Dog at the Tulsa Zoo, an amazing story from the Topeka Zoo, two stories out of the Cincinnati Zoo, and so much more!  In Conservation News, we talk ab...

Father of the Trainer? Only Trainers in the Building? with Steve Martin of Natural Encounters, Inc.

Today, the Safari launches Season 4 with one of the biggest names in the animal training world, Steve Martin! We spend an entire hour discussing training strategies, how zoos can get better at this critical component of care, what great training looks like, which zoos do the best training, and so much more! This episode is a must listen for anyone in the field or anyone who wants a really unique and advanced look at what it takes to make good zoos great and the best zoos even better!  EPISO...

Rossifari Zoo News 7/21/23 - The Male Gorilla Gives Birth (kinda) Edition!

Dateline: July 21, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we discuss births and deaths including a momentous few moments at Cleveland MetroParks Zoo, a shocking birth at Columbus, baby pandas galore, a devastating fire at a Florida facility, a way to see a zoo in Massachusetts for free, the battle against roadside zoos in Ontario, a new red panda cam, and so much more!  In Conse...

The Truth About Okapi (featuring bintlets) with Macy Anderson, Kelly Rauch, and Bekah Robinson of the Greensboro Science Center

Today, the Safari stays in Greensboro for our Season 3 Finale! Today, we talk to Macy Anderson, with help from Kelly Rauch and Bekah Robinson, all about her job at the Greensboro Science Center. Along the way, we talk about two incredibly important-to-the-podcast topics. First, we address the bintlets that were recently born at the facility! Then, we finally have it out once and for all: are okapi real? Do they exist? Is my "faux-kapi" movement dead before it even got started? Tune in to fin...

Rossifari Zoo News 7/14/23 - The Aggressive Sea Otter Alert Edition

Dateline: July 14, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we discuss births and deaths including red panda cubs, share the names of some panda cubs you've come to know recently, talk about a gorilla with screen time issues, talk about a good old lemur at the Good Zoo, and so much more!  In Conservation News, we talk about a fish that is confounding the scientists trying to save ...

Baby Panda ASMR with Kelly Rauch, Macy Anderson, and Bekah Robinson of the Greensboro Science Center

Today, the Safari heads to the Greensboro Science Center for the start of our two-part season finale! Today we focus on Kelly Rauch and her incredible work with the red pandas at the zoo, including Ravi, one of the most rambunctious and adorable pandas alive! We then go and spend some time with the adult pandas, before sitting back down for an update that was recorded after the new panda cubs were born!  EPISODE LINKS:  @greensborosciencecenter on socials  @greensborosciencecenter on TikTok...

Baby Red Panda ASMR with Kelly Rauch, Macy Anderson, and Bekah Robinson of the Greensboro Science Center

Rossifari Zoo News 7/7/23 - The Aggressive Cow Alert Edition

Dateline: July 7, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we discuss births and deaths including red panda cubs, talk about some new animals and controversy about them at Zoo Boise, talk about incredible new exhibits at the Philadelphia Zoo, Toronto Zoo, and Nashville Zoo, say hi to the new gorillas at the Cincinnati Zoo, and do mini deep dives into a lawsuit against Cheyenne Moun...

See Ya Later, Alligator! with Vittoria Vaturi and Scott Johnson of the Naples Zoo

Today, the Safari stays in Naples, Florida to discuss one of the coolest training programs/shows I've seen at any zoo, the incredible alligator feeding done at the Naples Zoo. We discuss a lot of the other ectotherms that live at the zoo, including a lot of what goes into taking care of venomous animals, and also spend some time discussing how good teamwork makes challenging jobs easier!  EPISODE LINKS:  napleszoo.org  @naples_zoo  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  rossifari.com  patreon.com/rossifari  @r...

Rossifari Zoo News 6/30/23 - Pandlets, New Hints, and More Edition!

Dateline: June 30, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we discuss births and deaths including red panda cubs, talk about the Extreme Zoo Makeover program at Franklin Park Zoo, discuss a zero-waste event at the Cincinnati Zoo, share some cool sea turtle news from New England Aquarium, and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about nothing...Zoo News went too long! And ...

Islands In The Stream, Primates On Those Islands with Andrew and Rachel of the Naples Zoo

Today, the Safari heads to the Naples Zoo in Naples, Florida, to sit down with primate keepers Rachel Kluge and Andrew Zamora to go for a cruise all around the primate island system at the zoo! We talk about the unique system that makes this incredible exhibit work, discuss how training works when it's done from a boat, and so much more. This is one of the more unique exhibits I've ever seen at a zoo, and if you're at all interested in zoo science, you're going to want to check this one out!...

Rossifari Zoo News 6/23/23 - Jon Does A Chris Farley Impression Edition

Dateline: June 23, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we discuss births and deaths, find Doc Antle guilty, discuss the new exhibit at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, share a few giraffe tales,  and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about El Nino, share about Scottish wildcat reintroduction successes, and talk about how the music of fish may save coral!  And in Othe...

The Elephant In The Room with Dr. Meredith Persky of the Jacksonville Zoo

Today, the Safari heads to Jacksonville to sit down with zoo veterinarian Dr. Meredith Persky, on the night before a HUGE procedure in which her team attempted to do a tuskectomy. We talk about what it takes to be a zoo vet, what a great team means to a vet, get some amazing animal stories, talk about the Manatee Critical Care Center at the zoo, and so much more!  EPISODE LINKS:  @jacksonvillezoo on social media  jacksonvillezoo.org  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  patreon.com/rossifari  rossifari.com  ...

Rossifari Zoo News 6/16/23 - The Bonus Animals Attack Edition featuring Bekah and Kelly of the Greensboro Science Center!

Dateline: June 16, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we discuss the first red panda cub announcement of the year, multiple stories about bonus animals, say goodbye to some beloved animals including a concerning series of deaths at the Philadelphia Zoo,  and so much more! In Conservation News, we have another update on Toki, more strange orca behavior, a new initiative to sa...

Be Like Betty with Dr. Rob Hilsenroth of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians

Today, the Safari heads to Jacksonville, FL, to sit down with Dr. Rob Hilsenroth of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians. We talk about the history of this organization, what it means to modern veterinary medicine, discuss some hilarious stories from Dr. Rob's career, and talk about his unique friendship with the incomparable Betty White!  EPISODE LINKS:  www.aazv.org  www.wildanimalhealthfund.org  @wildanimalhealthfund on socials  @aazvzoovets on socials  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  rossif...

Rossifari Zoo News 6/9/23 - The World Is On Fire Edition!

Dateline: June 9, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we discuss a panda bear update from Zoo Atlanta, lion health issues at Zoo New England and Lincoln Park Zoo, an amazing discovery for domestic cats from the Cincinnati Zoo, a fire at the Metro Richmond Zoo, the effect of the Canadian wildfires on zoos,  and so much more! In Conservation News, we discuss a wolverine found i...

Ball Rolls of Fluff and Anger with Melody Updike Tucker of the Greenville Zoo

Today is another episode where we talk about red pandas! Yay!  But beyond that, we talk to Melody Updike Tucker about her career change into the zookeeping field, the amazing animals she takes care of at the Greenville Zoo, anthropomorphism as an important communication tool, and so much more!  EPISODE LINKS:  greenvillezoo.com  @greenvillezoo on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS:  patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod  @rossifari on Venmo for a one-time donation  @rossifari on socials  @rossifar...

Rossifari Zoo News 6/2/23 - The Orca Conspiracy Theory Edition

Dateline: June 2, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we discuss Pride events upcoming at zoos and the controversy surrounding them online, a foster celebration at Roger Williams Park Zoo, a new "Best Zoos" list, the usual births and deaths,  a red panda escape in the UK, a cool tiger collar at Columbus, and so much more! In Conservation News, we discuss an update on Toki, ki...

Conservation Tails 3 - Floating Wetlands with Maggie Cooper of Shedd Aquarium and Nick Wesley of Urban Rivers

In Episode 3 of Conservation Tails, we sit down with Maggie Cooper of Shedd Aquarium and Nick Wesley of Urban Rivers to talk about the floating wetlands they are developing and placing in the Chicago River. This is a longer episode that really digs into how Shedd Aquarium is helping the water and shoreline at home, and how their partnership with Urban Rivers is leading to some amazing results for the urban wildlife in the water and along it's banks. EPISODE LINKS: @shedd_aquarium on social...

The Diva Owls with Maxene VanDamme of the Greenville Zoo

Today, the Safari heads down to Greenville, SC, to start our journey to and from Florida! The Greenville Zoo is an incredible zoo that is small but mighty, with an amazing array of cool animals for a facility that is only a one mile long loop! Today you'll hear from my friend Maxene all about the ambassador animals at the zoo, and about some philosophical musings about zoos and animal welfare in general! Plus there is some quick Patron bonus content for my Patrons!  EPISODE LINKS:  greenvil...

Rossifari Zoo News 5/26/23 - The Cows Are Narcs Edition!

Dateline: May 26, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we discuss a big controversy at Zoo Miami, another controversy at Henry Vilas Zoo, some amazing births, a fun bird story I got to be a part of, and so much more! In Conservation News, we discuss a new UN treaty that is important for animals on the high seas, a new hope for eliminating plastic from the environment, a new fr...

Path of the Panther with Carlton Ward, Jr.

Today, the Safari heads to Florida to talk to Carlton Ward, Jr., a Nat Geo Explorer, Conservation Photographer, and the person behind the Florida Wildlife Corridor and the new film Path of the Panther, available on Disney+ and Hulu NOW! Learn about how traveling the world lead Carlton to do conservation work back home, how this film came to be, the plight of and hope for the panther in Florida, and so much more! EPISODE LINKS:  pathofthepanther.com  @pathofthepanther on socials  ROSSIFARI ...

Rossifari Zoo News 5/19/23 - The Killer Bunny Edition!

Dateline: May 19, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   In Zoo News, we discuss a tough situation at John Ball Zoo, talk about new exhibits coming to Pt. Defiance, Syracuse, Louisville, St. Louis, Southwicks, and more, say goodbye to a few amazing animals, and so much more! In Conservation News, we discuss World Tree Kangaroo Day, talk about a guy who shot a bald eagle, a platypus reintrodu...