Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation artwork

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

428 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -

The Rossifari Podcast brings my love of zoos, aquariums, rescues, and rehab facilities to you! Each episode features an interview with someone who works at one of these facilities. We talk about different species, individual animals, conservation efforts, nutrition...all kinds of stuff. This is a podcast suitable for all ages, but we will discuss topics like mating behaviors and euthanasia. If you're a fan of zoos, or have ever wondered what exactly a zookeeper does, how aquariums manage to keep all that water so clean, or just want to hear a bunch of amazing stories about incredible animals, and the people that take care of them, this is the podcast for you! Check us out online at www.rossifari.com and on all social media platforms @rossifari. Support the show at patreon.com/rossifari. Check out the merch at rossifari.redbubble.com.

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This Girl is on Fire! with Christine "Mac" MacDonald of Roger Williams Park Zoo!

April 25, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

Today, the Safari heads back to Providence, RI, to sit down with Mac, the primary keeper of the tree kangaroos (and some other animals, probably)! On this episode, we do a deep dive into tree kangaroos, both the ones at the zoo and the ones in the wild, the conservation efforts being taken on to try to save this incredible group of animals, why each tree too can surprise you, and so much more! I really, REALLY nerd out on this one, y'all. Enjoy!  EPISODE LINKS:  rwpzoo.org  @rwpzoo on socia...

Rossifari Zoo News 4/21/23 - The Great Dads Edition featuring Vittoria of the Naples Zoo!

April 21, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Dateline: April 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 talk about Zoo Poo from Buffalo, a new zoo in Texas, updates on the pandas at Zoo Atlanta and the National Zoo, a cool repurposing of an old ride at the Minnesota Zoo, and so much more! We also have a short interview with our good friend and future podcast guest Vittoria about a beloved animal at Naples Zoo that has pa...

Improving Animal Welfare with SCIENCE! And with Dr. Emily Lynch of the North Carolina Zoo

April 18, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Today, the Safari heads to the North Carolina Zoo to talk to Dr. Emily Lynch! Emily does amazing research into animal welfare at the zoo in a position that most zoos don't have but probably should! This is one of those episodes that is the perfect thing for zoo fans and people who maybe don't understand why zoos are good or how much we understand about animal welfare in zoos today!  EPISODE LINKS:  @nczoo on socials  nczoo.org  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikT...

Rossifari Zoo News 4/14/23 - Much More Moose Mayhem Edition!

April 14, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Dateline: April 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!   We start this episode with a wild personal story that may resonate with those worried about Toki the whale. In Zoo News, we say farewell to the CEO of the Dallas Zoo, talk about SSP messaging, discuss the Capron Park Zoo task force, talk polar bear names, and so much more! In Conservation News, we discuss the Himalayan Habre Center ...

Can You Cuddle A Cuttlefish? with Eric Walsh of Aquarium of Niagara

April 11, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Today, the Safari heads to Niagara Falls, NY, to visit the small but mighty Aquarium of Niagara! We sit down with digital content creator and former trainer Eric Walsh to talk all things Aquarium, including the sea lions, penguins, cuttlefish, and other animals that call the aquarium home. We also discuss the importance of sharing not only facts, but the stories of the animals at a facility, the upcoming expansion of the aquarium, and so much more!  EPISODE LINKS:  aquariumofniagara.org  @a...

Rossifari Zoo News Special Edition: #truth4toki

April 08, 2023 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

Dateline April 8, 2023: Today, we sit down with Shanna Simpson, a current keeper at the Topeka Zoo who was the lead trainer of Lolita, also known as Toki, an orca who lives at Miami Seaquarium, where they have just announced their plans to release her into a sea pen and then eventually set her free. I have spent a lot of time researching this subject, and I am absolutely opposed to it. Shanna and I will walk you through the science behind why this move would be a death sentence for Toki, dis...

Rossifari Zoo News 4/07/23 - This Barbie Is A Podcast Edition!

April 07, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

Dateline: April 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 give a cursory glance at the Lolita situation (more to come), talk about April Fools Day at zoos, talk about the new Barbie meme and how facilities are having fun with it, give some props to the Philly Zoo, Aquarium of Niagara, and so much more! In Conservation News, we discuss how shipping is changing bird migration, ...

Meeko The Raccoon Steals My Microphone with Dani DiMarco of the Lehigh Valley Zoo

April 04, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

After a brief detour to chat with Joel Sartore, the Safari heads back to the Lehigh Valley Zoo today to spend some more time with Dani DiMarco and hang out with Meeko, the ambassador raccoon who lives at the zoo! We spend the entire episode inside Meeko's exhibit, doing a deep dive on her personality, her training, what makes her such a good and unique ambassador animal, and so much more! This is our first episode devoted entirely to one animal that we are with for said episode! Let me know ...

Bonus Episode: An Update on the Future of Rossifari

April 01, 2023 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.56 MB

Hey y'all! Big changes ahead...tune in for a real quick look at what they will be!

Rossifari Zoo News 3/31/23 - It's Jon's Birthday Edition!

March 31, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Dateline: March 31, 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 look at the resolution between the AZA and the Columbus Zoo, discuss concerning security situations at the North Carolina Zoo, Detroit Zoo, and Toledo Zoo, bring you up to date on escaped birds at the Oakland Zoo, call for the resignation or termination of a zoo director (how's that for burying the lede?), look at birt...

Noah With a Camera with Joel Sartore of the National Geographic Photo Ark

March 28, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

Today, the Safari sits down with world-renowned Nat Geo Explorer Joel Sartore to discuss the creation of the Photo Ark in celebration of his new book, Insects! We talk about the incredible world of insects, what led to the start of the Photo Ark, how exactly he gets all those amazing photos, and ways that you can make a difference in your everyday life.  EPISODE LINKS:  www.joelsartore.com for a SIGNED copy of the new book, Insects  Or find his work in bookstores around the world  @joelsart...

Rossifari Zoo News 3/24/23 - The Mr. Pickles Is A Dad Edition!

March 24, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Dateline: March 24, 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 look at the Top Ten Lists from USA Today, including Best Zoos, Best Aquariums, Best Zoo Exhibits, and Best Botanical Gardens! We also talk about awards given to Brandywine Zoo and Aquarium of Niagara, new exhibits coming soon at Nashville and Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, the reopening of Elmwood Park Zoo, and so much mor...

Love and Penguins On The Rocks with Dani DiMarco of the Lehigh Valley Zoo

March 21, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Today, the Safari heads back to Lehigh Valley Zoo, where we sit down with some penguins! Literally! On their rocks! We also sit there with Dani DiMarco, an incredible keeper who is here to tell us all about the penguins that live at Lehigh Valley Zoo. You'll get to listen in to a feeding session, meet the penguins, and hear what inspires Dani in her career, and how her unique life path led her to work with incredible exotic animals despite the fact that she is afraid of dogs!  Go vote for B...

Rossifari Zoo News 3/17/23 - The Acupuncture for Penguins Edition featuring Kaeli Innes!

March 17, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

Dateline: March 17, 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 this week with a discussion about the IMATA/ABMA joint conference with special guest Kaeli Innes of Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park!  In Zoo News, we discuss the death of Kiska the orca, talk about an elephant transfer from the San Antonio Zoo, discussion Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's new hydroponic garden, talk abou...

Rossifari Zoo News 3/17/23 - The Acupuncture for Penguins Edition featuring Kaeli Innis!

March 17, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

Dateline: March 17, 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 this week with a discussion about the IMATA/ABMA joint conference with special guest Kaeli Innis of Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park!  In Zoo News, we discuss the death of Kiska the orca, talk about an elephant transfer from the San Antonio Zoo, discussion Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's new hydroponic garden, talk abou...

Zeusy Poo with Stephanie Stronsick of the Pennsylvania Bat Rescue

March 14, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

Today, the Safari heads to a really small but mighty facility! The PA Bat Rescue is an absolutely incredible place taking care of animals that so many people don't care about or are actively afraid of. You'll hear from Stephanie Stronsick, the founder of the organization, and you're going to hear some really amazing stories, including a HUGE bit of news about White Nose Syndrome, something you've heard about in previous episodes! EPISODE LINKS: www.pabatrescue.org   @pabatrescue on socials ...

Rossifari Zoo News 3/10/23 - The Cocaine Cat Edition!

March 10, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Dateline: March 10, 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 new director of the ZAA, a  huge success story from the Texas Aquarium, a new exhibit at Newport Aquarium, incredible births at the Dallas Zoo, San Diego Zoo, and ZooMontana, another escape at the St. Louis Zoo, and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about Red Panda Network expanding the area it i...

You Say Fossa, I Say Foosa, They Say FOOSH? with Elizabeth and Brittany of the Fossa SSP

March 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

Today, the Safari spends some time at Blank Park Zoo in Iowa and at the Naples Zoo in Florida to talk to Elizabeth and Brittany of the Fossa SSP. These two incredibly passionate keepers are here to convince you to fall in love with the incredible animal known as the fossa. And if you listen, it will work!  EPISODE LINKS:  @blankparkzoo on socials  @napleszoo on socials  naples_zoo.org blankparkzoo.com ROSSIFARI LINKS:  patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod and get bonus audio from this ...

Rossifari Zoo News 3/03/23 - The Super Pigs Invade America Edition

March 03, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Dateline: March 3, 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 an escaped cheetah in Omaha, the new aviary at the National Zoo, how you can help zoos, a new sea turtle, a new tree kangaroo, some red panda movement  and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about super pigs, digger crayfish, and a unique way to hunt invasive pythons. And in Other News, we ruin a cute...

Sea Lions In The Sand with Krysta and Kaeli from Wildlife World Zoo

February 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Today, the Safari heads back to Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park outside Phoenix, AZ, to talk to Krysta and Kaeli from the sea lion team there! We have so much fun discussing the individual personalities of the sea lions and the people on the team! We also talk a lot about training, and I get to share some of the amazing experiences I had with the sea lions with all of you! EPISODE LINKS:  wildlifeworld.com  @wildlifeworldzoo on social media  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  rossifari.com  @...

Rossifari Zoo News 2/24/23 - The Wombat Poo Mystery Edition

February 24, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Dateline: February 24, 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 new Toss the Tusk events created by the AZA, talk about the Memphis Zoo social media pages, tell you who is the new PreZOOdent at Utica Zoo, talk about how the New England Aquarium is helping with legislation, discuss an animal escape at the Saint Louis Zoo,  and more! In Conservation News, we talk abou...

Loose Favorite Terminology with Danielle Hinderliter of Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park

February 21, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

Today the Safari heads back to Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park right outside Phoenix, AZ, to talk to the head of the bird department and spokesperson-in-training Danielle Hinderliter! Danielle is really passionate about working at the zoo she grew up at, and her love for the animals she takes care of shines through this entire episode.  EPISODE LINKS:  wildlifeworld.com  @wildlifeworldzoo on social media  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  rossifari.com  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod o...

Rossifari Zoo News 2/17/23 - Monkey Mystery Edition!

February 17, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

Dateline: February 17, 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 start with some hellos and goodbyes, share a cool story from Potter Park Zoo, tell you how you can support the Cincinnati Zoo this week, update you on the Central Park Zoo Eurasian eagle owl,  and more! In Conservation News, we talk about great news from Red Panda Network, the Shell lawsuit, the crazy ecological di...

The Spicy Boy with Robert Ng of The Toronto Zoo

February 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Today, the Safari heads back to Toronto to talk to Robert Ng of the Australasia area! We talk about Puzzle the tree kangaroo, wombats, echidna, Fly River turtles, and of course, the red pandas at the zoo. We also do a deep dive on Dash, the red panda cub that was born at the zoo last year but didn't survive. It's a great tale about resilience, positive attitudes, and how an incredible team and compassionate facility can combine to help you through a dark time.  EPISODE LINKS:  @thetorontozo...

Rossifari Zoo News 2/10/23 - The Gibbon Glory Hole Edition featuring Sam Evans!

February 10, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Dateline: February 10, 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 bring you up to date on the ongoing vandalism situations at the Dallas Zoo, Zousiana, and the Central Park Zoo. We also talk about Adventure Aquarium's new giveaway, the Prezoodental election going on at Utica Zoo, a monkey pregnancy mystery, a bear escape at Saint Louis Zoo, say goodbye to some incredible animals, ...

The EEHV Episode with Dr. Lauren Howard of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

February 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

Today, the Safari heads back to Escondido, California, home of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park! My guest today is Dr. Lauren Howard, who is here to both talk about her career and to share a real deep dive on a disease that is taking the lives of young elephants in captivity and the wild, EEHV. This is a topic that has been requested repeatedly from fans, and wouldn't be possible without the help of our friends at the Wild Animal Health Fund who connected me with Dr. Howard.  EPISODE LINKS:  s...

Rossifari Zoo News 2/3/23 - The Baby Nutcracker Edition!

February 03, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Dateline: February 3, 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 more vandalism in Dallas, a potential copycat in Louisiana, do a deep dive into a shady rhino death, and more! In Conservation News, we talk about Pallas' cats, Marten reintroduction, good news for poached turtles, and more. And in Other News, we discuss echidna bubbles and a great white shark! ROSSIFAR...

Such a Sweet Shark with Natali Berry of SeaLife Arizona

January 31, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

Today, the Safari heads to Tempe, AZ, to visit SeaLife Aquarium, an AZA accredited facility with sharks, sea turtles, and so much more! My interview is with Natali Berry, an aquarist who is very passionate about her animals, signage, and conservation, so you KNOW we got along well.  EPISODE LINKS:  visitsealife.com/arizona/  @sealife_arizona on Insta  Search SeaLife Arizona on Facebook  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod and get bonus audio from this and other episo...

Rossifari Zoo News 1/30/23 - The Mermaid Contest Edition

January 30, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Dateline: January 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 say goodbye to an elephant at the LA Zoo, talk about baby tree kangaroos, tell you how to get your ex eaten by a zoo animal, and more! In Conservation News, we talk about washed up whales and an extinct bird that isn't extinct (*yet*). And in Other News, we discuss Turning Red getting nominated and the most ridicul...

Rossifari Zoo News 1/27/23 - The Paris Fashion Week Controversy Deep Dive

January 27, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Hey y'all! Today, the episode went in a different direction than I expected, and I'm here for it! Instead of doing a  bunch of Zoo News stories, I did a deep dive into the controversy over the Paris Fashion Week dresses featuring lifelike but fully synthetic animal heads. I intended it to be the first part of the episode, but instead it's the whole thing. I'll have a more normal Zoo News episode out at some point this weekend, but until then, enjoy a deep dive on why conservation can be so c...

Bless and Release with Elena and Lisa of the Akron Zoo

January 24, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

Today, the Safari heads back to Akron, Ohio, for a conversation with two friends of the pod: Elena and Lisa! Elena is the Marking and PR Manager of the Akron Zoo, and we spend about a half hour talking about the ins and outs of that job, how impactful it can be, how hurtful trolls can be, and why her and I have cracked "the code." Then, after that, we head into the red panda habitat with keeper Lisa and Lulu the red panda, for a training session and lots of red panda facts!  EPISODE LINKS: ...

Rossifari Zoo News SPECIAL EDITION: Let's Go To Zoo Camp!

January 21, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Dateline January 21, 2023: With excitement building all around the country as sign-ups for zoo camps begin, Rossifari Zoo News is here to bring you an interview with an actual zoo camper who attended zoo camp at Zoo America in Hershey, PA, last year! Tune in to find out what happens at zoo camp, how much fun it is, and why you should sign your child (or yourself, if you're allowed) up for zoo camp!  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  patreon.com/rossifari  @rossifari on Venmo  @rossifari on socials  @rossif...

Rossifari Zoo News 1/20/23 - The Zoo Sabotage Edition with Special Guest Elena Bell of The Akron Zoo!

January 20, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Dateline: January 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 start with the top aquariums in the US, discuss the Dallas Zoo sabotage, talk about parthenogenesis at Shedd Aquarium, say goodbye to beloved animals at Akron, Zoo Atlanta, Woodland Park Zoo, and more! In Conservation News, we talk about duck hunting, wolf hunting, polar bear hunting (kind of), snakes in Florida, an...

The Crepuscular Couple with Dr. Marina Blanco and Dr. Lydia Greene of the Duke Lemur Center

January 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

Today, the Safari heads back to the Duke Lemur Center to bring you a second interview with Dr. Lydia Greene, the most popular Rossifari guest of 2022! She helps me interview Dr. Marina Blanco, a Duke Lemur Center scientist focused on hibernation in lemurs. Marina also just happens to be Lydia's wife! This episode is so much fun as we both delve into a very interesting and detailed scientific topic and also have a lot of fun goofing around discussing their relationship and the ins and outs of...

Rossifari Zoo News 1/13/23 - Let's Make Betty White Day A Thing Edition!

January 13, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Dateline: January 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 start with some sad news but then some happy news from the Cincinnati Zoo, discuss the birth of many animals, and the deaths of a few, and give praise to a very cool person at Oklahoma Aquarium, and more! In Conservation News, we talk about drones, films, Leonardo DiCaprio, and more...and it all has to do with conse...

Finally, an Episode with Red Pandas! with Amy Haddock of Brandywine Zoo

January 10, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

Today, the Safari heads back to Brandywine Zoo, the only AZA accredited zoo in Delaware! We sit down with assistant curator Amy Haddock to talk about red pandas, condors, red pandas, lemurs, red pandas, tortoises, and red pandas. Ok, I admit it, this is an episode where I just really wanted to focus on red pandas! Shocker! But it's a great episode where we actually get to listen in on a red panda training session and have some fun learning about both Amy and the animals she cares for! EPISO...

Rossifari Zoo News 1/6/23: Thor Defeats Fireworks Edition With A Special Guest!

January 06, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Dateline: January 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 start with a very special announcement with a very special guest! Then we talk about the latest drama (not really) around Fiona, how the Brevard Zoo is helping to save a critically endangered species, a different kind of victory for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, how the Oakland Zoo is helping another mountain l...

Real Life Pokemon Go! with Noah Strycker, Professional Birder

January 03, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

The Safari launches 2023 with a really different episode! Today, I'm bringing you my interview with Noah Strycker, a professional birder who has some incredible stories to share. He's the author of National Geographic's Birding Basics book, and by the end of this episode, you're going to be inspired to start birding! We talk about the year he spent traveling the world to see as many birds as possible, how birding ties into conservation, what it means to be a birder, how to start birding, and...

Rossifari Zoo News 12/30/22 - Happy New Year Edition!

December 30, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Dateline: December 30, 2022. 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 amazing and exciting births, look at the impact of the major storms around the country, examine a couple tough deaths,  and more!  In Conservation News, we talk about pink iguanas, how many new species were discovered last year (at just one facility), and the impact of the pandemic on voters as it p...

So Much Stuff From So Many People 2022

December 27, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Today, the Safari is here to bring you the Patron Bonus Audio Pitch Episode 2022! In case you don't know it, I have a Patreon account that allows you to support the podcast for as little as $3 a month! And my Patrons get exclusive audio from many of my interviews. So today, to give myself a little break at the end of the year, and to also maybe convince some of y'all to sign up, I am bringing you a quick look at some of the audio you can get this year if you go and sign up for my Patreon!  ...

Rossifari Zoo News 12/23/22 - Lots of Sad Stories Edition

December 23, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Dateline: December 23, 2022. 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 start off with 11 really sad stories (sorry) before talking about the name of the red panda cub at Trevor Zoo, good news about the oldest red panda in the US, a cool elephant pregnancy at Toledo Zoo, and more!  In Conservation News, we talk about how Avatar is helping oceans, more about the Big Cat Safety Act, the ...

Some Chick At The Zoo with Becky Bell of Elmwood Park Zoo

December 20, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

Today, the Safari heads back to my home zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo, to sit down with Event Manager Becky Bell. Becky is not only the Event Manager at the zoo, but is also the person who planned my recent wedding with my now-wife and I. And let's just say that Zoë and I were either not very easy, or way too easy, depending on how you look at it. This episode is a LOT of fun...we talk about what it's like to plan events at a zoo, how the various departments coordinate, and we have a bunch of animal...

Rossifari Zoo News 12/15/22 - The Cool Your Jets Timothy Edition

December 16, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Dateline: December 16, 2022. 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 relationship between Timothy and Fiona now that Tucker has arrived, our friend Stevie fox, some movement in the gorilla troop at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, a scary penguin story, and more!  In Conservation News, we talk about a breakthrough in clean energy, a HUGE breakthrough for Northern White ...

Knight of the Round Table with Chelsea Wellmer of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil

December 13, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

Today, the Safari heads to Denver, Colorado, to sit down with Chelsea Wellmer of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. We talk about what palm oil is, what it means for it to be sustainable, and what that means for you and how you shop! Along the way we talk about Chelsea's work at the Cincinnati Zoo and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The RSPO is a really unique organization, inviting stakeholders from all sides to participate, with incredible results.  Patrons, this episode includes bonus audio ...

Rossifari Zoo News 12/09/22 - The Jonathan The Old Bisexual Tortoise Edition

December 09, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Dateline: December 9, 2022. 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 a very special trip to Mystic Aquarium, Rhubarb the sloth at Beardsley Zoo, changes coming to the Indianapolis Zoo, and more!  In Conservation News, we talk about the passage of The Big Cat Safety Act in the Senate, how ebikes are helping save wildlife, the real effect of offshore wind energy production, ...

The Stoner Turtle with Gary Lunsford and Sarah Henry of Buttonwood Park Zoo

December 06, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Today, the Safari heads back to Massachusetts to pod-favorite Buttonwood Park Zoo, to sit down and talk to new zoo director Gary Lunsford. Gary has only been at the zoo a few months, and we talk about what it's like to pick up and move to a new community and take over a beloved institution like Buttonwood Park Zoo. We also get into some fun questions and answers with Sarah Henry, who you have already come to know and love from my previous episodes at Buttonwood Park Zoo!  EPISODE LINKS:  ww...

Rossifari Zoo News 12/02/22 - The Polar Bear Twins Edition

December 02, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Dateline: December 2, 2022. 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 birth of twin polar bears at the Toledo Zoo, the effectiveness of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's sea otter rehabilitation program, say goodbye to the oldest reticulated giraffe and elephant bull in the US, and SO much more!  In Conservation News, we talk about the latest bat species to be declared endang...

Wrestling with Orangutans with Leif Cocks of The Orangutan Project (and more)

November 29, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

Today, the Safari heads to Australia (well, digitally, anyway) to sit down with Leif Cocks. Leif is a conservationist, a philosopher, and the founder of The Orangutan Project, The International Tiger Project, The International Elephant Project, Wildlife Conservation International, and Forests For People! We go deep on his work to save orangutans, and talk about the ways philosophy and conservation intertwine. This is a really different, impactful, and inspirational episode.  EPISODE LINKS: ...

Rossifari Zoo News 11/25/22 - You Ate Mammoth Poop Yesterday (Not Really) Edition

November 25, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Dateline: November 25, 2022. 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 zoo holiday stuff, a cute video and story out of Sedgwick County Zoo, important births at the National Zoo and The Wilds, an incredible story from our friends at Mote Marine Lab, and SO much more!  In Conservation News, we talk about the largest dam removal in US history, a pigeon rediscovery, a mov...

Literal Heaven: Buttonwood Park Zoo with Steph Durette-Medeiros of Buttonwood Park Zoo

November 22, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Today the Safari heads back to Buttonwood Park Zoo for some red panda time! This entire interview was recorded in the red panda night house and then on exhibit with Jacob and Marie, the red pandas at the zoo! We talk about their first cub, Kodo (now at another zoo on a breeding rec), painting with pandas, and so much more!  EPISODE LINKS:  @buttonwoodparkzoo on social media  www.bwpzoo.org  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod  @rossifari on social media  @rossifaripo...

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