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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Rossifari Zoo News 11/18/22 - Fiona Is Blowing Minds Edition!

November 18, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Dateline: November 18, 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 Philly/HoustonWorld Series as applied to zoos, say goodbye to a beloved sea turtle at Adventure Aquarium, talk about one of the funniest stories I've seen for a long time (which pertains to Fiona the hippo), and SO much more!  In Conservation News, we talk about tiger sharks doing research, problems ...

Curating Student Curators with Ann Najork and Hannah Coon of The Trevor Zoo

November 15, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Today, the Safari brings you another interview from the AZA Annual Conference in Baltimore. I interview Hannah Coon and Ann Najork, two student curators at the only high school in America with an AZA-accredited zoo, The Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School! We talk about what it means to be a student zookeeper, and what types of leadership are required of student curators. We also talk red pandas and other incredible species, and get SO many Rossifari Poop Stories!  EPISODE LINKS:  @trevorzoomill...

Rossifari Zoo News 11/11/22 - The Cyberstalker Edition!

November 11, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Dateline: November 11, 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 baby pandas and tree kangaroo joeys, and baby hippos and even some non-baby animal news!  In Conservation News, we talk about shooting wolves with paintballs, blue whales, and a new owl species! And in Other News, we discuss our feelings...no, wait. We discuss whether bees have feelings. We also discuss...

The Overlooked Opossum with Sarah Lynn Bowser of The Oakland Zoo

November 08, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

Today, the Safari heads to Oakland to sit down with Sarah Lynn Bowser, an incredible guest who shares her love of ambassador animals with the pod. We talk all about the ethics of ambassador animals, and even get to meet a few. This is one of those episodes where, at the end, I'm just like, "This is why I do this work."  EPISODE LINKS:  oaklandzoo.org  @oaklandzoo  @sarahlynnbowser  @overlooked_opossum  theoverlookedopossum.com  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  rossifari.com  @rossifari on socials  @rossi...

Rossifari Zoo News 11/04/22 - The Get Out And Vote (for a maned wolf) Edition!

November 04, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Dateline: November 4, 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 Extreme Zoo Makeover competition, talk about peclets and a baby hyena, say goodbye to an elephant and a red panda, discuss the lions that escaped at Taronga Zoo, and more!  In Conservation News, we talk about right whale numbers, a way to help red pandas more than usual, and how the Florida heat is af...

Binturong Buddies! with Rick Schwartz of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

November 01, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Today, the Safari heads to San Diego for my honeymoon...and I bring you all along with me! First stop: The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where I sat down with Rick Schwartz, Ambassador of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. If you've ever seen any of the videos SDZWA puts out, or visited the social media pages of the Zoo or Safari Park, then you know exactly who Rick is. In this episode, we talk about how Rick became what he is today, and how the San Diego Zoo evolved in such a way that still ...

BONUS EPISODE: The Rossifari Spooky Spectacular - Zombie Chimps Edition!

October 31, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Even though I'm super busy right now, I couldn't let another year go by without doing something fun on the pod to celebrate Halloween! So it is time for another Spooky Spectacular, this time as a mini-sode with Tiffany James of Zoo Knoxville and Sarah Lynn Bowser of The Oakland Zoo (more from her soon!).  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  www.rossifari.com  patreon.com/rossifari  @rossifari on social media  @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Rossifari Zoo News 10/28/22 - It's Me, I'm The News Edition

October 28, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Dateline: October 28, 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 by saying goodbye to a number of amazing zoo animals, including Baby Spice at the Toronto Zoo, then we talk about a lioness with a mane, the amazing surgery coming for a famous elephant in Albuquerque, share my first thoughts on the Henry Villas Zoo report, and more!  In Conservation News, we talk about em...

Drumming with Elephants with Katie Harding and Mike Weaver of Buttonwood Park Zoo

October 25, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

This is the one you've been waiting for! Today, the Safari heads to Buttonwood Park Zoo in Massachusetts to talk you through the currently viral video you've all been watching...me drumming with Emily, one of the elephants at Buttonwood Park Zoo! I talk you through the entire experience, playing a lot of audio along the way, and sharing my thoughts and feelings. Then, after that, I spend a few minutes interviewing Katie Harding and Mike Weaver, two of the elephant keepers at the zoo! You'll ...

Rossifari Zoo News 10/21/22 - The Goodbye To The Bestest Boy Edition

October 21, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Dateline: October 21, 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 new sensory-friendly experience at the Akron Zoo, genetics research at the San Diego and National Zoos, share fake stories about okapis (or, let's be real, faux-kapi), and more!  In Conservation News, we discuss the state of birds in the US, talk about a new whale that was found and now needs conserving...

The World's Largest Dog with Clay Carbajal of The Abilene Zoo and The Wild Side with Clay!

October 18, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Today, the Safari brings you an interview recorded AT the AZA Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD. I'm talking to Clay Carbajal of The Abilene Zoo and The Wild Side with Clay, a YouTube series that Clay hosts and produces! This is a really deep episode, in which we discuss Clay's career, his unique path to his current job, and his time working at SeaWorld...during the Blackfish controversy. We delve into that topic, and the magical connection to wildlife that is so essential to us as humans. ...

Rossifari Zoo News 10/13/22 - The Faux-kapi Edition!

October 14, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Dateline: October 14, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   I'm on my honeymoon this week, so we start the episode off with Zoë and I telling you all about our zoo wedding and honeymoon so far! Then we get to a brief news episode: In Zoo News, we talk about the new elephant expansion at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, two stories from the Toronto Zoo, how two red pandas are writing checks, a...

What The Seal Is Going On Here? with Shane Gorbett of the Columbus Zoo and The ABMA!

October 11, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

Today, the Safari heads back to Columbus, Ohio, to sit down with Shane Gorbett! We talk about his life before Columbus, taking care of the pinnipeds (seals and sea lions) at the zoo, and The Animal Behavior Management Association (ABMA). This is a really fun and goofy episode that I'm really excited to share with y'all!  EPISODE LINKS:  @columbuszoo  columbuszoo.org  @theabma on Instagram and Facebook theabma.org  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod and hear bonus co...

Rossifari Zoo News 10/07/22 - Shellebrate Good Times Edition!

October 07, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Dateline: October 7, 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 have so many amazing turtle conservation stories from local zoos, say goodbye to a few animals I really loved, and say hello to some amazing new animals, including some koala joeys! In Conservation News, we discuss African penguins in need, sadness in the battle to save red wolves, and the discovery of a binturong i...

BONUS EPISODE! Podswap with The Avian Behavior Podcast from Hillary Hankey!

October 06, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Today, the Safari brings you a bonus episode from former guest and awesome friend of the pod, Hillary Hankey. Hillary runs The Avian Behavior Lab and also does free flight work with birds in Escondido, CA, and was a guest on an episode of the podcast last season! Today, you get an episode of her podcast, The Avian Behavior Podcast, talking all about mentorships in the animal field. Mentorships are actually something I'm very passionate about, so I'm excited for y'all to hear from a world-ren...

The Ultimate Podcast of Big Cats with Steve Winter and Sharon Guynup, Nat Geo Explorers

October 04, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Today, the Safari heads all around the world with National Geographic Explorers Steve Winter and Sharon Guynup! This amazing couple takes us through what it means to be a Nat Geo Explorer, what life is like in the field trying to catch photos of big cats, how an inspired artist can truly make a difference, and so much more! We also touch on the Big Cat Safety Act currently going through Congress, and even discuss Tiger King a bit!  EPISODE LINKS:  bigcatvoices.org  stevewinterphoto.com  @st...

Rossifari Zoo News 09/30/22 - The Hurricane Ian Edition

September 30, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Dateline: September 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 Hurricane Ian and Florida facilities, Adira moving to the San Diego Zoo, the Potter Park Zoo red panda cub naming contest, some cool frog stories, and so much more! In Conservation News, we discuss AI helping whales, a PA town coming together to save a rare dog breed, red wolf conservation efforts, ospr...

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad...Bunny?!?!?! with Emily Mack and Tiffany James of Zoo Knoxville

September 27, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

Today, the Safari stays put in Knoxville, but our story certainly doesn't. Last week, I brought you an interview with Emily Mack, a hoofstock keeper at Zoo Knoxville who teamed up with recurring guest Tiffany James, also from Zoo Knoxville, to head to Moholoholo Wildlife Rehab in South Africa to do some in situ conservation work! Now they are both here to share all about their time in Africa! You'll hear amazing stories about a famous honey badger, why Zoo Knoxville is such an amazing conser...

Rossifari Zoo News 09/23/23 - The Toronto Zoo Social Media Team Wins Edition!

September 23, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Dateline: September 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 talk about controversy at Marineland in Canada, share cool red panda news, talk about an adorable manatee, have two stories about sperm, and so much more! In Conservation News, we discuss the project moving wild-caught African cheetahs to India, discuss the extinction status of the dugong, look at the status of wi...

The Brontes of Zookeeping with Emily Mack of Zoo Knoxville

September 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

Today, the Safari heads back to Knoxville to sit down with hoofstock keeper Emily Mack! We talk all about zebras and giraffe, including some amazing birth stories.  The entire Poop Story section is absolutely incredible. You'll also get to hear about Emily teaming up with former guest Tiffany James to book a trip to Africa to work with animals over there...and next week, Emily will be back with Tiffany to tell you all about that experience!  EPISODE LINKS:  www.zooknoxville.org  @zooknoxvil...

Rossifari Zoo News 09/16/22 - International Red Panda Day Edition!

September 16, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Dateline: September 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 learn the names of some bintlets, make Colleen Lenehan happy, talk about a few viral otter stories, say goodbye to an ancient lion and adorable elephant shrew, and so much  more! In Conservation News, we discuss sea turtle nesting patterns, another movie with a monkey, talk about a cool dog, and have some really g...

Lost a Red Panda? We Can Help! with Justin Fairchild of Red Panda Finder!

September 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

Today, the Safari heads back to California to sit down with my good friend Justin Fairchild, the brains behind www.redpandafinder.com ! Red Panda Finder is a website devoted to tracking the genealogy, location, births, and deaths of the red panda population in the US, in Japan, and beyond, sharing a bunch of information about each animal along with a TON of amazing pics (more than a few of which come from Rossifari!). It's a really cool website that has really helped connect the "fanda" comm...

Rossifari Zoo News 09/09/22 - American Hippos and Drumming Chimps Edition!

September 09, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Dateline: September 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 follow up on our Noah's Ark story, talk about a lot of the stuff going on at Henry Vilas Zoo right now, discuss flooding at Roger Williams Park Zoo, touch on a few animal escapes, and more! In Conservation News, we discuss both kinds of pandas, a new SAFE program, hope for whales, and more! And in Other News, we t...

Bubble Butt and Bubble Brain with Kassie Harrold and Kyle Snell of OdySea Aquarium

September 06, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

Today, the Safari heads to Scottsdale, AZ, to visit OdySea Aquarium! I got to do a dual interview with Senior Animal Care Specialist Kassie Harrold and Animal Care Specialist Kyle Snell! We talk about some amazing and unique exhibit design at OdySea, go through a discuss of the fun personalities and tragic stories that brought each individual sea turtle to the aquarium, and then discuss the sharks and rays that make OdySea home! It's a truly wonderful discussion! And, since we have two guest...

Rossifari Zoo News 09/02/22 - LIVE(ISH)! From the AZA National Conference with Katie Propp and Dr. Zoë Vesley-Gross

September 02, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Dateline: September 2, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a special edition bringing YOU to the AZA National Conference! Today, we step away from our normal reporting to bring you an in-depth look at what life is like at the AZA National Conference! Katie Propp of Penguins International, Dr. Zoë Vesley-Gross and I sit down and take you through the first part of the conference, talking about the ambiance, the experience, and even some of the sessions we all attended! You'll get a great fe...

Breaking Bird with Nick Lopez of ABQ BioPark

August 30, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

Today, the Safari heads to Albuquerque (ABQ), land of not only Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, but also some pretty amazing birds and other animals that live at ABQ BioPark! I got to hang out with Nick Lopez, a bird keeper at the zoo, and a bunch of his flock! We are talking corvids and hornbills and cranes and so much more! We also talk about the job Nick has taken since leaving the BioPark, and also the unique career path that got him into ZooKeeping.  EPISODE LINKS:  @oldmrbrightside ...

Rossifari Zoo News 08/26/22 - Is Noah's Ark Sinking? Edition

August 26, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Dateline: August 26, 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 look at a weird story about Noah's Ark sanctuary in Georgia, talk about zoo insurance at the Philly Zoo, share small ways people are making a big difference at Roger Williams Park Zoo and Adventure Aquarium, share some updates to recent stories, and more! In Conservation News, we discuss the latest in the attempt to ...

How To Speak Animal with Dr. Gabby Wild, NatGeo and WCS Veterinarian, Author, and more!

August 23, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Today, the Safari heads to New York City to sit down with Dr. Gabby Wild to talk about her new book, How To Speak Animal! This is an awesome book dealing with animal communication, and we discuss some incredible examples of the complex world of animal communication, and how humans and animals communicate as well.  Dr. Wild is also a NatGeo and WCS veterinarian, can be seen on the NatGeo Kids show Animal Jam, is the world's only elephant acupuncturist, and is an eco-fashionista! Suffice to sa...

Rossifari Zoo News 08/19/22 - Goodbye, Poppy Edition

August 19, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Dateline: August 19, 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 5 stories about red pandas, talk about the Vancouver wolf situation, feature two stories about baby hippos, and more! In Conservation News, we discuss the new climate bill in the US, the potential return of the Tasmanian tiger, and discuss the potential release of Lolita the killer whale! And in Other...

Exit Through The Gift Shop with Colleen Lenahan of The Akron Zoo

August 16, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Today, we head back to the Akron Zoo to sit down with Colleen Lenahan, the buyer for the gift shop, who also works on the social media team and does SO much more! Colleen is a longtime fan and supporter of the podcast, and if you're recognizing the name, it's because I say it EVERY WEEK in Zoo News, as she is always sending me material.  But today we sit down to talk about her job at the Akron Zoo.  What goes into making a gift shop special? How much creative and artistic license to buyers g...

Rossifari Zoo News 08/12/22 - Trouble in Wisconsin Edition

August 12, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

Dateline: August 12, 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 a baby hippo update from Cincy, get into the drama unfolding at Henry Villas Zoo, talk about zookeeper unionization, introduce you to the word touron,  and more! In Conservation News, we discuss the new climate bill in the US congress, talk about kakapo and quolls, have fun with a hybrid sea turtle, an...

Fuzzy Potato Conservation with Katie Sindewald of the California Wolf Center

August 09, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

Today, the Safari heads back across the country to California to speak with Katie Sindewald of the California Wolf Center! Katie is an awesome ambassador for the Center, and we spend a lot of time talking about wolf conservation and the amazing work being done at the Center.  While we mostly talk wolves, there are definitely some fun conversations about how ravens and snakes have an impact on the wolves at the Center as well!  EPISODE LINKS:  www.californiawolfcenter.org  @californiawolfcen...

Rossifari Zoo News 08/05/22 - Bibi's Baby's Been Borned, Baby! Edition

August 05, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

Dateline: August 5, 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 an update from Bibi at Cincy, talk about a bunch of births and a few deaths, an incredible initiative by the Memphis Zoo,  and more! In Conservation News, we discuss the Big Cat Public Safety Act, celebrity CO2 emissions, and stories about a shark and a sea turtle! And in Other News, we talk about monk...

Drop Anchor with Erik Hanson of Adventure Aquarium

August 02, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

Today, the Safari heads back to Adventure Aquarium for our fifth episode in our special events series there as we help them celebrate Shark Tooth Summer! You'll get to learn about the shark species that live at the aquarium, including Anchor, the great hammerhead shark that is only one of two that lives in an aquarium in North America! EPISODE LINKS:  www.adventureaquarium.com  @adventureaquarium on social media  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod  @rossifari on soc...

Rossifari Zoo News 07/29/22 - The Crikey That's A Lot of Aussie News Edition!

July 29, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Dateline: July 29, 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 another zoo shelter in place situation, the Columbus Zoo impact report, a multi-zoo effort to help track elephants, and more! We then have a bonus section with five stories out of Australia, and one out of New Zealand!   In Conservation News, we discuss some newly extinct animals, a shocking animal added to...

BONUS EPISODE: Kira the Gelfling with Hayley Holmes of Better Call Saul

July 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Today, the Safari steps away from animals to sit down with actress and all-around awesome human Hayley Holmes, who I became  a huge fan of in her portrayal of Drama Girl on Better Call Saul! BCS is my favorite show on television, and I consider myself incredibly lucky to spend time talking to Hayley about it! We talk about her career, her time on the show, and what the creative process is like on a TV show.  We talk about casting, improvising, and a lot of the small details of life behind th...

Poop, Live on TV! with Kristy Hayden of Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium

July 26, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

Today, the Safari celebrates the start of our third season in style, by bringing you my interview with Kristy Hayden, President of Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium! Krisy is an incredibly passionate person who I instantly hit it off with, and we have a great conversation about all things zoo, including her sharing a lot of what goes into taking animals on TV shows to educate the public that way! It's a wildly entertaining interview! EPISODE LINKS:  @kristy_morcom on Insta  @wildlifeworldzoo ...

Bonus Episode - Seasons Change Again! A S3 Preview and Update on Jon!

July 23, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

As the title says, this mini Bonus Episode is a quick update on what to expect from Season 3 of The Rossifari Podcast, and also features a huge life update from Jon! Enjoy!  

Rossifari Zoo News 07/22/22 - Bintlets and Baby Pandas Edition!

July 22, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Dateline: July 22, 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 stuck up penguins and otters, new blue penguins, a new sea turtle hospital at Zoo Miami, a cool polar bear story, a ton of new babies, and so much more! In Conservation News, we discuss wildlife trafficking, harbor seal mortality, and a reintroduction program not actually aimed at saving the animal involved!...

Touch the Heart and Teach the Mind with Wouter Stellard of Behavior 360

July 19, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

On today's Season 2 finale, I sit down with Wouter Stellard, an animal behavior expert who spent much of his career as the Animal Training Programs Director at the Columbus Zoo before heading out to start his own company, Behavior 360! This is an episode that goes deep into a discussion of behavior and training, but also focuses on Wouter's goal to train the trainer.  There are few people I know who are more respected in their field than Wouter, and I am ridiculously excited to share this in...

Touch the Heart and Teach the Mind with Wouter Stellaard of Behavior 360

July 19, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

On today's Season 2 finale, I sit down with Wouter Stellaard, an animal behavior expert who spent much of his career as the Animal Training Programs Director at the Columbus Zoo before heading out to start his own company, Behavior 360! This is an episode that goes deep into a discussion of behavior and training, but also focuses on Wouter's goal to train the trainer.  There are few people I know who are more respected in their field than Wouter, and I am ridiculously excited to share this i...

Rossifari Zoo News 07/15/22 - YOU Can Help Cats in Mexico Edition!

July 15, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Dateline: July 15, 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 how you can help Lions, Tigers and Bears help a bunch of rescued cats in Mexico, how Lion Country Safari is starting to track rhinos, new binturongs and a red panda at Ross Park Zoo, baby lions and tigers, the loss of an elephant and chimp to diseases, and so much more! In Conservation News, we discuss good ...

The Porcupicnic with Mark Muthersbaugh and Colleen Adams of The Cincinnati Zoo

July 12, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

Today, the Safari heads back to our home away from home zoo, the Cincinnati Zoo!  We sit down with ambassador keeper Mark Muthersbaugh...but we also get some help from our dear friend Colleen Adams, who serves as co-host!  It's a wide-ranging conversation that gets really silly, but also goes really deep.  You'll hear about Rico the porcupine and other ambassador animals at the zoo, hear a little bit about Kris and Remus from Mark's time with that team, and also hear how a trip to Africa inf...

Rossifari Zoo News 07/08/22 - The Shelter In Place Edition

July 08, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Dateline: July 8, 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 recent incident at the Brookfield Zoo, have giraffe stories to share at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Lincoln Children's Zoo, discuss how you can help Woodland Park Zoo design a new habitat, check in on Bibi's pregnancy, have two red panda stories, and so much more! In Conservation News, we discuss a bunch o...

Cute as a Button (and a Genny) with Shawn Danner of Adventure Aquarium

July 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Today, the Safari heads back to Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ to meet Genny and Button, the two hippos that live at the aquarium! We also hang out with their porcupine pal, Theo, and get to know some of their other ambassador animals.  And when I say we get to "meet" the hippos, I mean that quite literally, as you'll come behind the scenes with me to actually hang out with Genny and Button before they go on exhibit!   EPISODE LINKS:  www.adventureaquarium.com  @adventureaquarium on Inst...

Rossifari Zoo News 07/01/22 - Hello, Goodbye Edition!

July 01, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Dateline: July 1, 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 another zoo defending its Pride month celebration (yup...again), a few deaths and a bunch of births, some cool sports and zoo stories, and so much more!  In Conservation News, we discuss some conservation-themed legislation, a cool story from Papua New Guinea, the Penguin Pedal, and more! And in Other News, ...

1-800-GO-CREW-1 with Dr. Erin Curry of CREW at The Cincinnati Zoo

June 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Today, the Safari heads back to the fabulous Cincinnati Zoo to sit down with reproductive specialist and CREW scientist Dr. Erin Curry.  Erin and I have an incredible time in which she mostly tells me wildly intelligent things while I pretend I understand her.  We talk about red pandas, polar bears, and more! This is one of those episodes I love because it illustrates the amazing behind-the-scenes work being done at zoos that simply isn't talked about enough.  Also, Erin is just so freakin' ...

Rossifari Zoo News 06/24/22 - Unexpected Orcas and Polar Bears Edition

June 24, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Dateline: June 24, 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 another zoo defending its Pride month celebration, turtles at the Oregon and Toronto Zoos, a cool and less cool story from the National Zoo, and so much more!  In Conservation News, we discuss talk about newly discovered populations of orcas and polar bears, share a sad tale about penguins, discuss turtles, ...

Oh, Frass! with Mary Alice Monroe, Author and Conservationist

June 21, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

Today, the Safari takes another break from zoo visits as I sit down and talk with world-famous author Mary Alice Monroe, author of "The Beach House" (also a movie starring Andie McDowell), and a series of books for young readers called The Islanders, including her brand new book, "Search For Treasure." While we do spend time discussing the book, the focus on this interview is actually the fact that Mary Alice uses her fiction to share a conservation message! "Search For Treasure" will teach ...

Rossifari Zoo News SPECIAL REPORT: The Veterinarian Crisis

June 18, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Dateline: Saturday, June 18, 2022.  Today, we are celebrating Veterinary Appreciation Day by brining you an examination of some of the pressures and concerns facing veterinarians today. We look at the recent story out of Maine that helps us address this very issue, and we discuss some surprising statistics about the veterinary field.  Why is veterinary care so dang expensive? We look into that. And what is your responsibility as a pet owner when it comes to the medical care of your pet? Chec...

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