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 ...
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Rossifari Zoo News 8.23.24 - The Ren and Sphen Edition featuring Ren Howell of SeaLife Sydney
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Dateline: August 23, 2024. 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 off with the usual recap of my life. I'm playing a show. Yay! We then get into our headline story for the week, which is a tough one about an accredited facility in New Zealand that h…
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Pilatus Is His Name with Amanda Eckhart and Jake Cash of the Chattanooga Zoo
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Today, the Safari heads down to Chattanooga, TN, to talk with Jake and Amanda of the Chattanooga Zoo all about the new stuff going on at the zoo. A new African section? Check. An update on the fennec fox situation at the zoo? You bet. But of course, the main focus is on the new red panda cub that is calling the zoo home, Pilatus! Plus, as usual, we…
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Rossifari Zoo News 8.16.24 - The Killing In The Name of (Conservation) Edition!
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Dateline: August 16, 2024. 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 off with a quick recap of what's going on in my life, including some viral video stuff. Who doesn't love discussing download numbers again? We also talk about Miles' birthday and how …
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Pandapomorphizing (The Great Apple Tantrum of 2024) with Steph Durette-Medeiros of Buttonwood Park Zoo
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Today, the Safari stays at Buttonwood Park Zoo and visits the red pandas, and red panda keeper Steph Durette-Medeiros! Come with me into the panda habitat and hear an interview as I feed the pandas and hang out with those little balls of perfection. You'll get to hear about a panda having a tantrum about getting the wrong kind of apples, what the f…
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Rossifari Zoo News 8.09.24 - The Tiny Mice Balls Edition!
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Dateline: August 9, 2024. 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 off with a quick recap of what's going on in my life, including some viral video stuff. Who doesn't love discussing download numbers? We then get into our births for the week including…
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Drumming with Elephants Again with Emily the Elephant at Buttonwood Park Zoo
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Today, the Safari grabs a pair of sticks and heads to Massachusetts to drum with Emily the elephant for the second time. This amazing experience is shared with you here, with all of the audio from our jam session interspersed with my take on everything happening, and then an amazing lesson about elephant tongues! This one is an absolute must-listen…
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Rossifari Zoo News 8.2.24 - The Mega Den and Cocaine Sharks Edition!
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Dateline: August 2, 2024. 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 off with a cool story about my "real" job and my this job having a moment together. We then get into our births for the week including an important peacock, two of the smallest monkeys…
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Flamingos Are Gross with Lily Reavis of Greensboro Science Center
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Today, the Safari heads back to Greensboro and our favorite Science Center to chat with Lily Reavis, who heads up the Life Support Systems (LSS) at the zoo and aquarium. LSS is very different than anything we've talked about on the podcast before, and it is absolutely essential to keeping any of the animals that have habitats with water healthy. EP…
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Rossifari Zoo News 7.26.24 - The Coral Salvation Edition featuring Paige Hale of the Georgia Aquarium
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Dateline: July 26, 2024. 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 off with a quick update on my life and then head to our headline story, which is an interview this week! I talk to Paige Hale of the Georgia Aquarium about coral smuggling in the United…
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The Murderous Moose with Brittany Behler of Blank Park Zoo (S5 Premier!)
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Today, the Safari heads to Des Moines, Iowa, to sit down with Brittany Behler of Blank Park Zoo! We have a conversation that gets into all kinds of super fun topics, including wolverines and paid vs unpaid internships and vegan pinnipeds (ok, not really) and so much more! EPISODE LINKS: blankparkzoo.com @blankparkzoo on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: pat…
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Rossifari Zoo News 7.19.24 - The Season 4 Finale Edition!
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Dateline: July 19, 2024. 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 off with a quick update on my life and then head to our headline story, which is a look at the economic effect of accredited zoos and aquariums on their local economies! For this, we ta…
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Avocados or Potatoes with Dakota Harriman of the Greensboro Science Center
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Today, the Safari heads back for another great visit to Greensboro Science Center! This time we talk to Dakota Harriman all about her incredible viral videos, the many animals she gets to care for, and the greatest romance you'll ever hear of...at least as far as ones involving casques. EPISODE LINKS: @greensborosciencecenter on socials greensboros…
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Rossifari Zoo News 7.12.24 - The Great Kitty Cat Hunt Edition!
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Dateline: July 12, 2024. 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 off with a quick reflection on my life recently, and then get to skip a headline story this week because my goodness do we have lots of births to cover! We then get into our births for …
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The Underwater Captain Kirk with Cassi Light of OdySea Aquarium
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Today, the Safari heads to Scottsdale, AZ, to chat with our dear friend Cassi Light about her career at OdySea Aquarium. In particular, we talk about the incredible SeaTrek underwater experience they offer at the aquarium. We chat about what guests can expect as they don wetsuits and helmets and head underwater for twenty minutes to spend time with…
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Rossifari Zoo News 7.5.24 - The Goodbye Charlotte Edition
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Dateline: July 5, 2024. 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 off with an unexpected Rossifari Poop Story! We then get to our headline story this week, saying goodbye to Charlotte the ray and trying to look at the situation from a different perspec…
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Gettin' Buzzy with Dr. Bee!!! with Connor Harris of the Greensboro Science Center
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Today, the Safari heads back to the Greensboro Science Center for a look at yet another fascinating position at the facility: beekeeper! Connor Harris is the official beekeeper of the GSC, and we talk all about that position, how taking care of a hive is very different than taking care of any other animals at the zoo, how you become a beekeeper, an…
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Rossifari Zoo News 6.28.24 - The Leapin' Leeches Edition!
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Dateline: June 28, 2024. 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 off with a cute Miles story, then get into a look at auditory enrichment for animals, featuring an incredible hyacinth macaw at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park! We then get into our birth…
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The Gunslinger with Jay Pratte of Miller Park Zoo
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Today, the Safari sits down with Jay Pratte, the director of Miller Park Zoo. We talk about all kinds of cool stuff including a lion named Mr. Big, otter training, turning morale around at a zoo, and so much more! We also get into the Bear Care Group, an organization I'm very excited to introduce y'all to! EPISODE LINKS: https://www.bloomingtonpark…
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Rossifari Zoo News 6.21.24 - The Pandlet Season Begins Edition
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Dateline: June 21, 2024. 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 off with a story about mayflies! You're welcome! We then do a deep dive into the new EEHV vaccine that is being tested at the Houston Zoo! We then get into our births and deaths for the…
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Planning for the What Ifs with Dr. Lizzy Arnett-Chinn of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
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Today, the Safari heads to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado to speak to the associate veterinarian of the zoo, Dr. Lizzy Arnett-Chinn. We have an incredible far-ranging discussion about the unique challenges of being a zoo vet, how taking care of megafauna is an entirely different world from the rest of veterinary medicine, the amazing conservatio…
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Rossifari Zoo News 7.14.24 - The Potentially Pstolen Przewalskis Edition!
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Dateline: June 14, 2024. 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 off with a quick follow up to last week’s deep dive, and I want your thoughts on this one! We then get into our births and deaths for the week a truly unnecessary and tragic loss. We th…
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The Three Meeko Zoo with Dr. Steve Marks and Dani DiMarco of Lehigh Valley Zoo!
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Today, the Safari heads to the Lehigh Valley Zoo in Pennsylvania to celebrate their brand new red panda habitat! Join me as I visit the zoo on the very first day the pandas get to explore their new outdoor exhibit, listen in as I talk to Dr. Steve Marks all about his work as a zoo vet, the incredible pandas and habitat at the LVZoo, and his role on…
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Rossifari Zoo News 6.7.24 - The Rossifari Cult Edition
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Dateline: June 7, 2024. 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 off with a deep dive into the ongoing and troubling situation at the Natural Bridge Zoo, where transparency seems to be lacking even as the public moves on. We then get into our births a…
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Some Stubborn Asses at the Zoo (The Donkey Kind) with Jessica Hoffman of the Greensboro Science Center
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Today, the Safari heads back to Greensboro for another lovely visit to the Greensboro Science Center! We sit down with Jessica Hoffman to discuss her unique career at the facility and also to dive into the newly published book she illustrated which helps support the AZA SAFE Andean Bear program! Check out the book here: https://shorturl.at/XKViy EP…
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Rossifari Zoo News 5.31.24 - The Flamingo is a Cougar Edition!
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Dateline: May 31, 2024. 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 off with a deep dive into a recent paper that was published looking at the effects of zoo and aquarium visits on attitudes and actions towards conservation. We then get into our births a…
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It's Not A Good Smell, But I Love It with Kristen Scaglione of the AAZK and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
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Today, the Safari heads to Cleveland to sit down with elephant keeper Kristen Scaglione to talk all about...well, nothing to do with Cleveland or elephants! Instead, we talk all about the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) Conference, which Kristen was the co-chair of last year. What goes into planning a conference? Running it? Why should Y…
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Rossifari Zoo News 5.24.24 - The Circle of Life Edition featuring Dani Poirier-Larson of Southwick's Zoo!
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Dateline: May 24, 2024. 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 off with a deep dive into my own experience of saying goodbye to the first animal I've actually helped take care of, an incredible penguin who lived at Aquarium of Niagara. We then get i…
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Sensual Salamander Massages with Dustin Smith and Shaina Lambert of the North Carolina Zoo
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Today, the Safari heads back to the North Carolina Zoo to look at yet another facet of the incredible work being done there...behind-the-scenes conservation work! In particular, this episode dives into the conservation work being done to help save salamanders, talking to Dustin Smith and Shaina Lambert all about the incredible jobs they are doing t…
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Rossifari Zoo News 5.17.24 - The Here Comes The Sharkraydo Edition!
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Dateline: May 17, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start with our births for the week, which include exciting additions at Point Defiance Zoo, Trentham Monkey Forest, the Wild Cat Conservation Centre, the Oregon Zoo, SeaLife Weymouth, and Cape…
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The Grand Poobah with Dr. Jb Minter of the North Carolina Zoo!
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Today, the Safari sits down with Dr. Jb Minter of the North Carolina Zoo! We talk about his incredible veterinary career, the transparency he provides on his Instagram and on Secrets of the Zoo, and the amazing in situ veterinary conservation work he does with elephants! There are some seriously crazy stories in this one, y'all! EPISODE LINKS: www.…
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Rossifari Zoo News 5.10.24 - The Yummy Fake Sea Turtle Edition!
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Dateline: May 10, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! Our Headline Story of the Week involves a new hire at the Columbus Zoo and the ridiculous backlash it received on social media. The zoo, as always, did an amazing job handling it. We then get to …
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My Podcast Is Homework with Nicki Boyd of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and Red Panda Network
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Today, the Safari heads back to my favorite place (the San Diego Zoo) to sit down with one of my favorite people (Nicki Boyd) to talk about my favorite animal (red pandas)! We talk about the pandas that call the zoo home, the changes that have taken place at the zoo since her last appearance, and the incredible work being done by Red Panda Network …
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Rossifari Zoo News 5.3.24 - The WWE Snackdown Edition!
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Dateline: May 3, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! Our Headline Story of the Week involves another viral video, but one that didn't create as much of a stink as some of the other ones we've talked about lately! Woodland Park Zoo handled the whole …
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Legendary Silverbacks with Sean McNicholas of the SSA Group
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Today, the Safari sits down with Sean McNicholas, the CEO of the SSA Group, a company that is impacting zoos and aquariums all around the country and beyond. The SSA Group works to improve the guest experience at these facilities by focusing on gift shops, dining, ticketing, and more! Binturong Conservation Fundraiser Links: @ABConservation on Inst…
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BONUS EPISODE: Haggis the Bintlet! with Kirsty MacDonald
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Today the Safari heads to Scotland to talk all things binturong with Kirsty MacDonald! Kirsty is a zookeeper who is currently hosting an incredible fundraiser for ABConservation, the binturong conservation organization! We talk all about Kirsty's job as a zookeeper, the two binturongs who inspired her to start this fundraiser, what makes bints so u…
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Rossifari Zoo News 4.26.24 - The Badger and Coyote are Besties Edition!
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Dateline: April 26, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! Our Headline Story of the Week is a follow up about the San Francisco Bonus Episode last week, including a discussion of some follow ups and a big announcement from the zoo about panda bears. W…
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The Russell Hustle with Dani Poirier Larson of Southwick's Zoo!
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Today, the Safari heads back to Southwick's Zoo in Mendon, MA, to bring back our most featured guest, and the occasional co-host of the podcast, Dani Poirier Larson! We spent the day together before the interview, and we talk all about the training I was able to be part of with the birds at Southwick's Zoo! We also start off the interview with a lo…
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Rossifari Zoo News 4.19.24 - SPECIAL EDITION: What's Happening in San Francisco?
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Today, Rossifari Zoo News is doing a special deep dive looking at the problems facing the San Francisco Zoo over the last few years, where a battle between the keeper staff and upper management seems to be coming to a head. Also, I'm getting a new puppy! ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on…
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Only Red Animals Allowed In This Episode - with Anne Tan and Heather Medeiros of Roger Williams Park Zoo
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Today, the Safari sits down with Anne and Heather of Roger Williams Park Zoo to talk about the new red panda habitat at the zoo, the new red pandas that call the zoo home, a little bit about red wolves, and so much more! You'll get to hear about what went into designing the exhibit so it is the best for the pandas, guests, and keepers, the personal…
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Rossifari Zoo News 4.12.24 - The Defensive Defecation Edition!
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Dateline: April 12, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! Our Headline Story of the Week is actually a personal story about Logan, a dog I briefly fostered. Bring tissues. We start with our births for the week, which include exciting additions at The …
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If You Build It, They Will Come with Tori Duval of the WNC Nature Center!
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Today, the Safari heads to Asheville, NC, for our first visit to the WNC Nature Center! This is a special facility that I've been excited to visit for a LONG time, and I'm so grateful to finally have gotten there. Today, I bring you my interview with Tori Duval, who has an incredible story about creating a program at the zoo and helping to grow it …
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Rossifari Zoo News 4.5.24 - The Goodbye Luna Edition
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Dateline: April 5, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! Our Headline Story of the Week is a deep dive into AI art, animals, and the temptation of zoos and other conservation organizations to start using this art...and what I think about that. We say …
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Remembering Savannah and Juno with Beck Bradley of the El Paso Zoo
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Today, the Safari heads to the El Paso Zoo to talk to Beck Bradly about two incredible Asian elephants that called the zoo home for many years. The stories shared about Savannah and Juno will absolutely captivate you and make tug your heartstrings and fill you with joy and pain all at once! Beck is an incredible storyteller, and I loved having them…
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Rossifari Zoo News 3.29.24 - The Ding Dong! Who's There? A Dutch Fish! Edition
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Dateline: March 29, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! Our Headline Story of the Week is a deep look at the necropsy of Flaco the owl. We then move on to our births for the week, which include a cotton top tamarin at Altina Wildlife Park, a sloth a…
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The Prince of Pounce with Jeff Ewelt of ZooMontana
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Today, the Safari heads to Montana (by way of Zoom) to sit down with Executive Director of ZooMontana Jeff Ewelt. Jeff has managed to turn ZooMontana into a premier AZA-accredited facility despite taking over when the zoo not only lost accreditation, but was on the verge of closing down. This is a story of how an incredible team can come together t…
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Rossifari Zoo News 3.22.24 - The Wait, Cancer Is Good Now? Edition
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Dateline: March 22, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! Our Headline Story of the Week is the release of the USA Today Top 10 lists for Best Zoo, Best Zoo Exhibit, and Best Safari Park! We then get back on track with our births and deaths. We have a…
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Zoological Podcasters Summit 2024 featuring Chris Jenkins of the NEI Tec Talk Podcast and Elizabeth Johnson of Mothering Wildlife
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Today, the Safari connects with two other podcasters filling different zoological niches with their podcasts: Chris Jenkins, the co-host of NEI's Tec Talk Podcast, which focuses on behavior and training, and Elizabeth Johnson, the host of Mothering Wildlife, which focuses on being a zoo mom or mother in other wildlife jobs! We talk all about our pr…
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Rossifari Zoo News 3.15.24 - SPECIAL EDITION: What Happens When Things Go Wrong
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Dateline: March 15, 2024. Today, Rossifari Zoo News is taking a look at three stories about times when something went wrong at a zoo. This isn't a discussion of what went wrong, but instead a look at what transparency should, and shouldn't, look like. I delve into social media, press releases, and more. For this episode, we look at the recent viral…
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You Can't Say That Word on Television with Laura Folla of the Greensboro Science Center
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Today, the Safari stays in Greensboro for an episode with lead keeper Laura Folla, who is here to talk all about the new fossa at the zoo, the incredible Javan gibbons there, and why you shouldn't sleep on the flamingos! You'll also get a real look into some interesting team dynamics and even learn what the name of my phone is! EPISODE LINKS: @gree…
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Rossifari Zoo News 3.8.24 - The Mayor Is Lying (But Probably Not) Edition!
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Dateline: March 8, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We yet again open with a big headline, this time diving into the announcement that Miami Seaquarium is being evicted. We then get back on track with our births and deaths. Births include emperor…
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