Latest Zoopodcast Podcast Episodes
Sea Turtle Second Chance Program
One Wild Podcast - August 24, 2021 13:03 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsOn this episode, Julia chats with Aquarist Jen Dancico about our Sea Turtle Second Chance program as well as one of the Pittsburgh Zoo's most famous residents, Harbor the Sea Turtle.
What's Cooking For The Animals At The Zoo?
One Wild Podcast - August 10, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsEver wondered what goes into feeding the animals at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium? Listen and find out! Sponsored by NUTELLA®
Dream Night 2021 Audio Tour
One Wild Podcast - April 27, 2021 17:32 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsDream Night is our annual event that is uniquely designed with our special guests in mind. This year, the event has transformed into an evening drive-thru experience to ensure our special families are able to enjoy the Zoo from the safety of their own vehicles. Journey through the Zoo while lear...
Have You Seen a Kinkajou?
One Wild Podcast - March 24, 2021 19:18 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsJoin us as we talk with Beth, an Animal Care Specialist at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium's Education Complex, as we learn more about Julie and Pequeño, two adorable Kinkajous here at the Zoo! This episode is sponsored by Busy Beaver Building Centers.
Pride In Our People: Dr. Lauren
One Wild Podcast - December 15, 2020 18:51 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsAs part of our new series, Pride In Our People, we highlight the incredible staff here at the Zoo. This month, we are featuring Dr. Lauren, one of our Zoo veterinarians.
Zoo Lights Drive-Thru: Audio Tour
One Wild Podcast - November 12, 2020 15:05 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsIf you purchased a ticket to the Zoo Lights Drive-Thru, start this audio tour when you arrive!
Behind The "Seas"
One Wild Podcast - November 05, 2020 15:30 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsSpend a day with our Aquarists at the PPG Aquarium!
ZooBoo Drive-Thru Audio Tour: Weekend 2
One Wild Podcast - October 20, 2020 14:17 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsIf you purchased a ticket to the ZooBoo Drive-Thru Fundraiser, play this audio tour when you arrive at the Zoo!
ZooBoo Drive-Thru Audio Tour
One Wild Podcast - October 05, 2020 17:51 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsIf you purchased a ticket to the ZooBoo Drive-Thru Fundraiser, play this audio tour when you arrive at the Zoo!
Moving Fur-ward: An Update on Our Feline Families
One Wild Podcast - September 30, 2020 17:42 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsHear the latest on our new African lion pride, new cheetah family, and our Canadian lynx!
Zoo'ZZerts Audio Tour
One Wild Podcast - September 20, 2020 20:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsGo behind-the-scenes at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and get a hands-on perspective from those working directly with wildlife and conservation.
On Grounds with Dr. Ginger
One Wild Podcast - September 17, 2020 13:10 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsWe join Dr. Ginger Sturgeon, our head veterinarian at the Zoo, and her amazing all-female team on a day of animal ultrasounds, lion cub rechecks, and a goat teeth cleaning!
Dream Night Audio Tour
One Wild Podcast - September 09, 2020 18:52 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsGo behind-the-scenes at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and get a hands-on perspective from those working directly with wildlife and conservation.
Meet Our New Cheetah Family!
One Wild Podcast - August 12, 2020 17:44 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsRegis, an Animal Care Specialist at the Zoo, shares what it's like to work with our new cheetah family. This episode is sponsored by Dunkin'
Slimy Salamanders Could Be Hiding In Your Backyard
One Wild Podcast - June 15, 2020 18:16 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsHellbenders: what are they? We discuss these slimy but cute amphibians with our aquarist, Shanna Gay, and we learn about Heather, the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium’s very own hellbender.
Zoofari Drive-Thru: Guided Audio Tour
One Wild Podcast - May 23, 2020 01:46 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsIf you purchased a ticket to the Zoofari Drive-Thru fundraiser, turn on this guided audio tour at the start of your adventure!
It's Cuttle, Not Cuddle
One Wild Podcast - November 08, 2019 21:03 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsIf they aren’t for cuddling, and they aren’t fish, then what are cuttlefish? Justine Curley intrigues us with all things cuttlefish, from how they can change colors in the blink of an eye, to how they hunt their food with their tentacles.
You're a Horti- What?
One Wild Podcast - October 10, 2019 20:22 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsEmmett Bender explains to us what a Horticulturist is, what they do, and why it's important to have them in a zoo! While most people come to the zoo to see the animals, the green leafy things throughout the park are also important. They greatly affect the animals' lives and the experience of ...
Sugar Rush in Kids Kingdom
One Wild Podcast - June 20, 2019 17:50 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsHave you ‘herd’ the news? The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium has a new herd of alpacas! Robin Chambers, one of our keepers in Kids Kingdom, talks to us about the stylish hairdos, personalities, and candy inspired names of the alpacas.
Cloudy with a Chance of Cats
One Wild Podcast - May 02, 2019 13:17 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsThe birth of our new clouded leopard cub is a significant milestone in the worldwide effort to save this vulnerable species. Karen Vacco, our Assistant Mammal Curator, discusses what what it's like to raise a cub, the challenges faced when breeding clouded leopards, and our hopes for this incred...
Talking to the Animals
One Wild Podcast - April 06, 2019 15:42 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsKeepers have close bonds with the animals they work with. Kesha Phares, one of our keepers in Kids Kingdom, gives us insight into the creative techniques she uses to build those relationships and enrich the lives of the animals she works with every day.
A Rescue Success
One Wild Podcast - March 19, 2019 18:29 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsMarine Mammal Keeper, Megan Paluh, discusses Coolio and Ellie May, two rescued northern elephant seals. They are the only northern elephant seals currently on exhibit in North America. Learn about their rescue and how they found their home here at the Pittsburgh Zoo!
Zoey's Story
One Wild Podcast - March 12, 2019 15:47 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsWhen our sea lion, Zoey, was diagnosed with cancer, we attempted a new and innovative cancer treatment - the first of its kind to be done on a sea lion. Our two guests, Henry Kacprzyk and Dr. Ginger Sturgeon, share Zoey's story with us. **Please note, this episode includes discussion on chroni...
Raising Penguin
One Wild Podcast - February 23, 2019 16:10 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsAquarist, Jessica Reis, works with gentoo and macaroni penguins, a giant Pacific octopus, and more. Hear what it’s like to train penguins, raise chicks, and handle multiple “penguinalities.”
Life as a Zoo Vet
One Wild Podcast - February 12, 2019 14:04 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 31 ratingsHead Veterinarian, Dr. Ginger Sturgeon, provides world-class care for frogs, elephants, and everything in between. Learn how animals are trained for exams, what it’s like to do surgery on a fish, and what happens when an anemone accidentally swallows a hamster ball.
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