Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation
437 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 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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The Rossifari Road Trip featuring Paul Reinhart of the Cincinnati Zoo!
January 25, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBToday, the Safari hits the road in an unprecedented way! I spent an entire week traveling across the country, leaving Buffalo, New York, and ending up in La Mirada, California (right outside Los Angeles), and I'm bringing you with me on the trip! Come with me as I visit the Akron Zoo, Cincinnati Zoo, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Aquarium, Tulsa Zoo, Oklahoma Aquarium, Oklahoma City Zoo, ABQ BioPark, and the Phoenix Zoo! You'll hear my impression of these facilities and stories about the animals...
Rossifari Zoo News 01/21/22
January 21, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBDateline: January 21, 2022: Zoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we say goodbye to Chester at Cincy, talk about the new CEO of Lincoln Park Zoo, discuss a few stories out of Toronto, and more! In Conservation News, we are talking wolves, vultures, a new tarantula species, and more! Other News features info about raven intelligence, runaway emus, a hero rat, and how hedgehogs are helping us understand medicine! ROSSIFARI LIN...
BONUS EPISODE - Jon on Weird Animal Facts Explicit Podcast!
January 20, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBToday, the Safari is on another podcast! You may remember that on Tuesday, I interviewed Deidre Ousterhout, the host of Weird Animal Facts Explicit, a podcast that shares weird animal facts and is...well...explicit. I also appeared on her show that day, and now you can hear that audio right here in my very own feed! WARNING: THE TITLE IS NOT A LIE. THIS PODCAST HAS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE! IT IS INTENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY. WELL. MATURE IN TERMS OF AGE. Enjoy the episode, and mak...
Naughty Porcupine Stories with Deidre Ousterhout of the Weird Animal Facts Explicit Podcast
January 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBToday, the Safari sits down for a Zoom chat with former zookeeper and fellow podcast host Deidre Ousterhout! We talk about the creation of her podcast, Weird Animal Facts Explicit, and also about her career in the zookeeping field which consisted of internships and long gigs at The Living Desert and Zoo Atlanta! You'll get some gross porcupine stories, a discussion about training an alligator, what it takes to write a show for a zoo, and so much more! You'll also get a LOT of laughs, as we b...
Rossifari Zoo News 01/14/22
January 14, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBDateline: January 14, 2022: Zoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we say goodbye to a few animals, talk about the amazing conservation work being done at Zoo Atlanta, and more! In Conservation News, we share the story of four birds, some airborne DNA news, and then Rossifari goes to the dogs! Other News features A NEW SONG! Oh, and also a story about Turning Red and two about sea lions...one of which is REALLY fascinating. ...
Lemur Butts with Dr. Lydia Greene of the Duke Lemur Center
January 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBToday, the Safari heads to Durham, North Carolina, to speak to Dr. Lydia Greene about lemurs! We visit the Duke Lemur Center, one of the most unique places I've ever visited. We talk about the microbiome of Sifakas, we talk about LGBTQ+ representation in STEM, we talk about being a ballet dancer...this one is all over the map, in the BEST way! EPISODE LINKS: @lemurscientist on Instagram for the BEST lemur pics around lemur.duke.edu to learn about the Duke Lemur Center Malagasy Conserva...
Rossifari Zoo News 01/07/22 - #teamfunzo
January 07, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBDateline: January 7, 2022: Zoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we start with a ton of sad stories, but then end it with a bunch of pure joy! In Conservation News, we're saying goodbye to another giant of the conservation world, and also talking about a different kind of animal painting than you're used to, and an important legal change in Hong Kong. Other News features some info for dog owners and the coolest millipede ever! ...
Sea Squirt Zombies with PJ Beaven of ZooFit
January 04, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBHappy New Year, Rossifarians! Today, the Safari heads to Seattle, WA, to sit down with PJ Beaven, former zookeeper and creator of ZooFit and ZooNotable! ZooFit is a fitness program designed by and for zookeepers, and based on the concepts presented in animal training. ZooNotable is a podcast about books, both animal and non-animal in nature. But don't worry! This episode isn't an infomercial. We spend a LOT of time talking about PJ's keeping career, and the amazing animals she worked with....
Rossifari Zoo News Special Edition: Remembering Betty White
December 31, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBToday, December 31, 2021, the world lost not only an incredible actor, comedian, and feminist icon...but also an incredible animal lover and passionate supporter of zoos. Tune in to find out what made Betty White a true conservation hero. ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com @rossifari on social media @rossifaripod on TikTok Patreon.com/rossifari
Rossifari Zoo News 12/31/21
December 31, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBZoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, have a follow up on Johnson Park, a few sad animal deaths, some great stories out of aquariums, poop stories, a walrus tale, and more! In Conservation News, we're saying goodbye to two giants of conservation and talking about a pregnancy test for...a whale? Other News features a prehistoric dinosaur and a modern one! TO HELP THE JOHNSON PARK ANIMALS, please send an email to ronald.rios@c...
I'll Write It and We'll Do It Live! with Colleen Adams, Katie Propp, and Dani Poirier-Larson
December 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIt's another week of new-to-the-pod content that doesn't require me doing an interview as I enjoy the holidays! Today, I'm bringing you the audio from three Instagram Live videos I have hosted, featuring pod-favorite guests Collen Adams of the Cincinnati Zoo, Katie Propp of Penguins International, and Dani Poirier-Larson of Southwick's Zoo! If you haven't watched the Lives on Insta, this will be all new content for you, and if you have, well, listen again, silly! What else are you going to d...
Rossifari Zoo News 12/24/21
December 24, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBZoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we discuss an incredible training story at the Brevard Zoo, the 50 best zoos in the country (maybe), say a sad goodbye to an orangutan and a happy goodbye to a manatee , and much more! In Conservation News, we're talking about the drought in Kenya, the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, and an exciting new home for cheetahs! Other News features some media recommendations and a neat story about b...
So Many Things With So Many People From So Many Places
December 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBToday, the Safari is bringing you new content from SO many previous episodes! Many of my episodes have featured additional content that is available to anyone who signs up to support the pod through my Patreon! You can check out www.patreon.com/rossifari as a way to support the pod for as little as $3/month, though I'll happily take more if you are so inclined! Not only is there a ton of amazing content here, but there was a lot more content that isn't in this episode...have to keep SOME P...
Rossifari Zoo News 12/17/21
December 17, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBZoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we discuss a fundraising campaign that seriously paid off, a newly rescued dolphin finding a home, the final accreditation status of the Columbus Zoo, and much more! In Conservation News, we're talking about rhinos and gorillas in Rwanda and important tiger tracks in Sibera! Other News features two really ridiculous stories about camels and zebras! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari ...
A Furry Reptile with Kara Kulak of Elmwood Park Zoo
December 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBToday, the Safari heads back to my home zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo, to sit down with Kara Kulak, a keeper who is working at the new, still unopened exhibit at the zoo: Harmony Hideaway! This exhibit features an absolutely sassy sloth named Liana, a red footed tortoise named Hank, and a bunch of amazing ducks you're sure to fall in love with! The episode features a great interview and also some time spent on exhibit, meeting the animals and getting to hear from many, including one very special du...
Rossifari Zoo News 12/10/21
December 10, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBZoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we discuss a sensory friendly night at Adventure Aquarium, a new enrichment item headed to the Columbus Zoo, animal angel trees, an Eagle Scout project, and more! In Conservation News, we're talking about banning balloons, the conservation organization CVS (yes, that one), and a visit from our Senior Australia Correspondent! Other News features two really neat bird stories! ROSSIFARI LINK...
Bonus Episode - Rossifari Revisited - Walrus Awareness Week with Erika Allen of the Indianapolis Zoo
December 08, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBHappy Walrus Awareness Week, y'all! Today, I'm bringing you a look back at when I went to The Indianapolis Zoo to speak to marine mammal keeper Erika Allen. We touch on some dolphins, some sea lions, and of course, Erika's history...but this episode is all about the two walrus that live in Indy! You'll hear all about (and from) Aku and Ginger, their history, their training, and the hopes for their future! Get ready to learn about one of the rarest species in captivity from an amazingly pas...
Poop Soup with Tiffany James of Zoo Knoxville
December 07, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBToday, the Safari heads back to Knoxville, bringing back former guest Tiffany James to talk about her new position at the zoo, and also to share about an incredible in situ conservation experience she got to have in Africa! We are talking about rhinos (in Knoxville and Africa), peccaries, poorly named monkeys, and so much more! I also share about meeting some incredible animals including Cranberry! Don't know who that is? Listen to find out...Cranberry is a legend in the zookeeping world! ...
Rossifari Zoo News 12/03/21
December 03, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBZoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we discuss a huge breaking story out of New Jersey concerning a zoo that was supposed to be closed down, and now may not be, an update on the Columbus Zoo AZA accreditation decision, and more! In Conservation News, we're talking about a huge initiative by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, swift fox conservation efforts, the way the San Antonio Zoo teamed up with the Texas government to sa...
Born A Herper with Phil Colclough of Zoo Knoxville
November 30, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBToday, the Safari heads back to Knoxville, TN, to visit with Phil Colclough, the Director of Animal Care, Conservation, and Education at Zoo Knoxville! You'll learn all kinds of stuff, from cool facts about snakes, to how a new exhibit goes from dream to reality, to how to pronounce "Colclough!" This episode features a heavy does of reptile stories, but also looks at the world of zoo planning, and even gives some insight into the world of a zoo PR person! EPISODE LINKS: www.zooknoxville.o...
Rossifari Zoo News 11/26/21
November 26, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBZoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we discuss the America the Beautiful Initiative, zoo lights, the lion queen of the Bronx Zoo, and much more! In Conservation News, we're talking about right whales, sharks, red pandas, and a special guest deep dive on emperor penguins with Katie Propp of Penguins International! Other News features a disease in dogs, and a visit from French correspondent Jacques Rossi! VISIT www.penguinsi...
Socks the Fox (Or Fox the Socks) with Kelsey Castrogiovanni of the EcoTarium
November 23, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBToday, the Safari heads to Massachusetts to visit The EcoTarium and sit down with former (and now current) guest Kelsey Castrogiovanni! Kelsey recently became the lead keeper at the EcoTarium, and the story of her decision to leave a beloved institution to help grow her career is incredibly interesting. On top of that, we talk about some amazing animals including an incredible fox, and ancient porcupine, a well-trained pigeon, ravens, and so much more! EPISODE LINKS: www.ecotarium.org ...
Rossifari Zoo News 11/19/21
November 19, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBToday we take a departure from our normal Zoo New (Zews) format to bring you a deep dive on four sad stories that happened this last week in the world of zoos, aquariums, and conservation. We skip a lot of the fun and the goofy songs to do a deep dive into the passing of Winter the dolphin and three snow leopards at the Lincoln Children's Zoo. We also talk about the disappointing results from the UN Climate Change Conference in Scotland, and finally discuss some controversy surrounding the...
On Pandas and Passion with Lindsay Carubia of Beardsley Zoo
November 16, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBToday, the Safari stays at Beardsley Zoo to talk to Lindsay Carubia, an animal care specialist who takes care of the red pandas at the zoo (amongst other animals, probably). We talk all about Lindsay's career, and learn all about the adorable duo of pandas at the zoo. Lindsay also talks at great length about a non-charismatic species she is incredibly passionate about, burying beetles! EPISODE LINKS: @ctbeardsleyzoo on social media www.beardsleyzoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari...
Rossifari Zoo News 11/12/21
November 12, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBZoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we discuss the latest Covid news at zoos, an important new behavioral consultancy company, some sad passings, and much more! In Conservation News, we're talking about sea turtles, right whales, and the climate change conference! Other News features a disease in deer, baby seal communication, and a new video game that is pertinent to our interests! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari...
All The Smell Things with JT Warner of Beardsley Zoo
November 09, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBToday, the Safari heads back to Beardsley Zoo in Connecticut to talk to former guest JT Warner about the new anteater baby at the zoo, and the parents who have lived there for a while now! You'll learn all about this incredible species and the amazing individuals at the zoo, and as a bonus, you'll get to listen to my first interview with JT from early in the podcast days, talking about the maned wolves at the zoo! Also, learn about a non-pig pig that is all head with really tiny legs! EP...
Rossifari Zoo News 11/5/21
November 05, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBZoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we discuss the latest Covid news at zoos, two awesome grants going to the Cincinnati Zoo, the hatching of a cool turtle, a bunch of aquarium news, and much more! In Conservation News, we're talking red-tailed hawks, ape conservation, a brand new moth, awesome news for red pandas, and more! Other News features the Baylor bears doing something cool, service dogs, and the other kind of panda...
The VINterTWO! with Anna Morris and Grae O'Toole at VINS!
November 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBToday, the Safari heads back to Queeche, VT, to the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences, better know as VINS! You first heard of this facility (and today's two guests) on episode 17 of the podcast, and now Grae O'Toole and Anna Morris are back to update us on all the new stuff happening at VINS, talk about raptor rehab and bird conservation, share thoughts on life, and, at the end, walk us through the rehab hospital and introduce us to some of the birds currently found there! EPISODE LIN...
Rossifari Zoo News 10/29/21
October 29, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBZoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we discuss the latest Covid news at zoos, the closing of a zoo that needed to be closed, an app that might help you enjoy zoos more, and much more! In Conservation News, we're talking rhinos, amazing strides being made in California, and some and interesting story of elephant evolution! Other News features an update to a story from last week and some lemurs that have something in common w...
Bonus Episode - Remembering Yukiko
October 28, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBToday, the Safari bids farewell to one of the oldest red pandas in the country, Yukiko, who lived at Woodland Park Zoo. Yukiko is one of those pandas who had a legitimate impact on multiple lives without ever realizing it...and today, you'll get to hear some of those stories. From my personal experience with Yukiko, to the thoughts of one of the keepers who took care of him for many years, to a surprise interview that shares another perspective entirely, this mini bonus episode will hopefu...
The Person Who Created Earth with Betsey Brewer-Bethel of Southwick's Zoo
October 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBToday, the Safari starts our trek through some awesome facilities in the New England region that I recorded while playing at Northern Stage in Vermont! We start with Betsey Brewer-Bethel of Southwick's Zoo, a ZAA-accredited zoo in Mendon, MA. Listeners of the pod will recognize the name from my interviews with Dani Poirier-Larson and Emily Begué, but Betsey brings an entirely new look at the zoo! We talk about growing up at a zoo, and also raising children while running a zoo! We also ta...
Rossifari Zoo News 10/22/21
October 22, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBZoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we discuss the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (obviously), some stories out of Cincinnati, and much more! In Conservation News, we're talking animals out of fever dreams, a lot of cool evolutionary stuff, and more! Other News features a statue that has me very confused and some very deadly...goldfish? ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari rossifari.com @rossifari on Insta, Facebook, and Twi...
SEZARC Reactor with Dr. Linda Penfold of SEZARC
October 19, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBToday, the Safari finishes its time in Florida by visiting with the Director and founder of the South East Zoo Alliance for Reproduction and Conservation (SEZARC), Dr. Linda Penfold! We talk about the amazing and unique work this organization is doing to further the scientific understanding of animals in captivity, and how that work impacts wild animals as well! We talk about a bunch of studies done, and learn amazing information about animals such as cheetahs, giant river otters, rhinos, ...
Rossifari Zoo News 10/15/21
October 15, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBZoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we discuss some zoo Covid updates, a few amazing stories out of Zoo Atlanta, how a zoo electrician saved some baby turtles, and much more! In Conservation News, we talk about a battle brewing in the conservation and training world, follow up our John Oliver story, and much more! Other News features me cursing. A lot. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari rossifari.com @rossifari o...
An APEX Predator with Dr. Lindsay Mahovetz of the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
October 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBToday, the Safari sits down with Dr. Lindsay Mahovetz of the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to talk about the amazing research work she is doing with the primates at the zoo. We go into details about the APEX machine she is using for cognitive behavioral studies, and I even get to try the machine myself! You'll also learn about many of the amazing primates that live at the zoo, and also hear about the incredible Wellness Team the zoo has established, and the amazing work they are doing to adv...
Rossifari Zoo News Special Report - Columbus Zoo Denied Accreditation
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBToday's episode of Rossifari Zoo News is ALL about the story that broke earlier this week about the Columbus Zoo losing its AZA accreditation. In reading multiple articles and speaking directly to many sources including current and former staff members of the zoo, I have compiled what I believe to be the most accurate description of what occurred at the zoo, what steps the zoo has taken to fix these issues, and my thoughts on the decision of the AZA to deny accreditation, as well as looking...
Rossifari Zoo News Special Report - Columbus Zoo Denied Accreditation
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBToday's episode of Rossifari Zoo News is ALL about the story that broke earlier this week about the Columbus Zoo losing its AZA accreditation. In reading multiple articles and speaking directly to many sources including current and former staff members of the zoo, I have compiled what I believe to be the most accurate description of what occurred at the zoo, what steps the zoo has taken to fix these issues, and my thoughts on the decision of the AZA to deny accreditation, as well as looking...
Bonus Episode - The Music of Rossifari and Beyond with Taylor Gray
October 06, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBToday, the Safari sits down in the studio apartment of one Taylor Gray - actor, musician, producer, music director, and the voice and many of the instruments you hear in the various musical interludes of this podcast! I constantly get messages from people asking about the music that Taylor and I make for this podcast, and today, you'll get those questions answered. You'll also find out his favorite zoo animals, hear the story of how we met, and get a few hilarious tales in from our time tou...
A Wild PODcast Episode with Katie McHugh of the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program
October 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBToday, the Safari visits another incredible conservation and science organization in Sarasota, where I was gigging at the time, the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program! I talk to Katie McHugh, a staff scientist at SDRP who talks about all kinds of cool dolphin research, and about the wild dolphins that call Sarasota home! You'll learn a ton about dolphins, and it's totally different than what we learned in the episode with Erika Allen from the Indianapolis Zoo, who recommended this organizatio...
Rossifari Zoo News 10/01/21
October 01, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBZoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we discuss enrichment day, some history at the Maryland Zoo, an update on the cats with Covid at the National Zoo, an adorable story from the Detroit Zoo, and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about red pandas, John Oliver, a cell phone, the move to declare 23 species extinct, and much more! Other News features a story about some lost goats, a city outlawing declawing, and the hi...
Kayak Through The Zoo with Keith Winston of Brevard Zoo
September 28, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBToday, the Safari heads to the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida, to talk to Keith Winston, the Director of the zoo! This is a free-wheeling conversation that feels more like two people chatting than a true interview, and is a lot of fun! You'll get to hear stories about armadillos, goats, manatees, sea turtles, emus, ostriches, and many more animals! You'll also get to hear about the exciting and unique ways you can enjoy this zoo, such as kayaking through it, an awesome zoo train, aviarie...
Rossifari Zoo News 09/24/21
September 24, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBZoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we discuss some amazing conservation successes achieved by zoos, a zoo where all of the big cats are Covid positive, the loss of an amazing snow leopard, a cool auction for you to check out, and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about red pandas, spotted lanternflies, floating wetlands, a battle between bees and penguins, and much more! Other News features a story about some lost...
This Animal Rocks! with Nick McMahon of Mote Aquaculture Research Park's International Coral Gene Bank
September 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBToday, the Safari takes an old dirt road to an incredible facility, the Mote Aquaculture Research Park, to explore the new International Coral Gene Bank there! You'll learn all about what coral is (it's an animal, I swear), the dangers facing this amazing group of creatures, and what is being done to preserve them! This is an episode unlike any you've heard to date! EPISODE LINKS: www.mote.org @motemarinelab on social media ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.patreon.com/rossifari www.rossifari....
Rossifari Revisited: Celebrating International Red Panda Day 2021 with Terrance Fleming and Danica Wolfe!
September 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBTo celebrate International Red Panda Day 2021, I'm going back into the archives to give you not one, but TWO red-panda centric interviews from last season! First you'll hear from Danica Wolfe, a former keeper at Zoo Atlanta who talks about the last red panda she worked with there, Idgie, the queen of the zoo! Then you'll hear from Terrance Fleming, who works for Red Panda Network, to get a really good understanding of their mission and the incredibly techniques they are using to save my fa...
Rossifari Zoo News 09/17/21
September 17, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBZoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we discuss exciting zoo-based conservation stories out of the Fort Worth Zoo and Roger Williams Park Zoo; discuss health advancements and issues at the Oklahoma City Zoo, ABQ Biopark, and the Kansas City Zoo; and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about red pandas, a new snake species, dangling rhinos, and more! And Other News features a tale of wandering zebras! ROSSIFARI LINKS: ...
Don't Let Anyone Look Down On You...Except Giraffes - with Stephanie Williams and Chris Torge of the Central Florida Zoo
September 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBToday, the Safari heads to the Central Florida Zoo for not one, but two interviews! We talk with Stephanie Williams, the director of the zoo, about her varied and interesting career path, and what it means to be the director of a zoo. We then talk to Chris Torge, senior hoofstock keeper, about some of the amazing animals found at the zoo! Two poop stories, y'all! You'll get to hear about some cool giraffes, a famous rhino, and some pig species you might not know! You'll also hear a quick ...
Rossifari Zoo News 09/10/21
September 10, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBZoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we discuss the new hippo at the Cincinnati Zoo, a birth of a joey of one of my favorite species, how QR codes can help zoo signage, and more! In Conservation News, we hear about platypus reintroductions, male elephant twins, and more!! And Other News features crows, how venom can help Covid-19, and a fun giraffe fact! To help Penguins International achieve their goal, please visit: http...
Oh, The Hugh Manatee! with Amanda Foltz and Dr. Beth Brady of Mote Marine Lab
September 07, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBToday, the Safari resumes our trek through Florida with another stop at Mote Marine Lab! This episode is releasing on International Manatee Day, so I figured it would be the perfect time to learn about manatees from some real experts. And we really get into it! From basic facts, to amazing husbandry, to fart jokes (that are relevant to the discussion of course), to exploring research that is still just being proposed with this species, we get into it ALL! EPISODE LINKS: mote.org @mo...
Rossifari Zoo News 09/03/21
September 03, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBZoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we discuss the amazing work done by zoos in the path of Hurricane Ida, a BUNCH of important zoo pregnancies and births, and a tale of the Bronx Zoo helping out a cougar! In Conservation News, we hear from Katie Propp, and learn about bears and sharks! And Other News features cows, a rhino head, and more! To help Penguins International achieve their goal, please visit: https://charity.go...
Life As A Zooie with Dr. Alan Tousignant and Tiffany Hatfield of The Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School
September 02, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBToday, the Safari stays at the Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School in NY to talk to two other guests about this amazing school featuring a zoo that is mostly staffed by high school students! We talk to a former Zooie, Tiffany Hatfield, and the director of the zoo, Dr. Alan Tousignant! This is the second of a two part series from the Trevor Zoo, so make sure you listen to last episode first! EPISODE LINKS: millbrook.org @trevorzoomillbrook on Instagram and Facebook ROSSIFARI LINKS: @ross...