Best The Toronto Zoo Podcasts (2024)

What's good?!?! Summer is here, so lets dance and enjoy the great energy all season long. Here are some of my favorite edits that I like to play out at parties and clubs. Everything from soul to nu-disco to dancehall, hip hop & more. One gumbo pot of dance vibes for any get together, party or long car ride. Thanks for rockin' Royal Family! -Akeem d…

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Episode 7: Prince Akeem on the Ricky Smiley Morning Show 3/9/24 12:36

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What's good fam! In case you weren't able to catch me on your radio today...here's the live version of me spinning on the Ricky Smiley Morning Show- Weekend Jumpoff. It aired in over 55 markets across the U.S. If you love the mix, share it with somebody who loves throwbacks like we do. See you soon! Peace! www.djprinceakeem.com twitch.tv/djprinceak…

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Episode 6: Live Twitch Stream on 2/16 56:06

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What's good fam! The Twitch streams are still going strong! Thanks to the Royal Family who pull up and subscribe to the channel every month. Here is a mix from one of the recent Twitch streams during Friday Rewind. Shout out to DJ Drew Williams & Flowdak Music for having me on the 12 for 12 Raid Train. The mix is filled with throwbacks that we love…

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Episode 5: HeartBeeps 17:06

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A little blend of dance tunes to get you through the day. Enjoy!

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Episode 4: DJ Prince Akeem Live on SIRIUS XM FLY (10.20.23) 59:29

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Royal Family! Recently I had a chance to do another set on SIRIUS XM FLY for The Happy Hour with Heather B. An opportunity to mix up the perfect dish of Hip-Hop and R&B from the 90’s and 2000’s. A big thanks to those of you who tuned in to the live show. Just in case you missed it, here it is along with the playlist. Thanks for tapping in and as al…

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Episode 3: Prince Akeem Live @ a Private Event (Open Format) 40:28

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Some blends, some throwbacks, some dance vibes and an all around good time. Some good energy that I recorded live. As always, thanks for tuning in! www.djprinceakeem.com bookings@djprinceakeem.com @djprinceakeem Twitch.tv/djprinceakeem

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Episode 2: The Best Amapiano Blends 43:04

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It's a new week and we're back with another episode of Royal Radio! This week I'm bringing you a super chill mix that blends the world of #Amapiano with the #90s , #00s , & Now! Some of your favorite songs with some twists and turns. As always, have a great week and keep spreading the love. #RoyalRadio keeps growing with every mix that drops so tha…

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Episode 1: The Rickey Smiley Weekend Jumpoff Mix (March 2023) 12:30

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Royal Fam! Here is my latest mix that airs on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show this weekend! DJ Prince Akeem 3.18.23 Weekend Jumpoff Mix @DJPrinceAkeem www.djprinceakeem.com 2 Pac - I Get Around Nas feat. Lauryn Hill - If I Ruled The World Snoop Dogg - Doggy Dogg World Da Brat - Funkdafied/Doggy Dogg World (Prince Akeem Blend) DMX - Get It On The Flo…

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Episode 30: Nothin' But Blends Pt. 3 (Sorry For the Weight) 44:32

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Royal Family! We're here...episode 30! First & foremost thanks for the continued support. To celebrate Season 1 of Royal Radio, it's time for another Blend Tape. Let me know your favorite blend @djprinceakeem. Enjoy and as always, tell a friend. Royal Fam 4 Life! Bookings@djprinceakeem.com www.djprinceakeem.com @djprinceakeem…

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Episode 29: Soul II Soul 11/23 on Twitch 44:47

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Royal Fam, it's been a minute...happy holidays! I finally had a chance to hop back on Twitch last week. Check out my mix from a raid train called Soul II Soul. If you're not familiar with Twitch yet, a raid train is when DJs come together and play back to back to back sets with one another. My set includes a wide range of vibes, from Keyshia Cole, …

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Episode 28: The Rickey Smiley Weekend Jumpoff Mix (Halloween Edition) 44:47

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What's good Royal Family! This episode is fresh off of the airwaves. This is my latest mix from the #RickeySmiley Morning Show Weekend Jumpoff. Since it's Halloween, it's a quick mix of some themed classics. The playlist is below...enjoy! Oh...and don't forget to tell a friend and follow me @djprinceakeem on Instagram and at twitch.tv/djprinceakeem…

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Episode 27: 99.3 FM (The Box) Charleston, SC Live Labor Day Mix Pt. 4 25:00

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Royal Family, thanks for tuning in! If you like the vibe don't forget to subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode. Labor Day has come and gone but that doesn't mean we can't keep the vibes going. Here is PART FOUR of my Labor Day mix on 99.3 FM The Box in South Carolina. Follow me @djprinceakeem on IG Twitch.tv/djprinceakeem www.djprincea…

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Episode 26: 99.3 FM (The Box) Charleston, SC Live Labor Day Mix Pt. 3 25:00

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Royal Family, thanks for tuning in! If you like the vibe don't forget to subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode. Labor Day has come and gone but that doesn't mean we can't keep the vibes going. Here is PART THREE of my Labor Day mix on 99.3 FM The Box in South Carolina. Follow me @djprinceakeem on IG Twitch.tv/djprinceakeem www.djprince…

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Episode 25: 99.3 FM (The Box) Charleston, SC Live Labor Day Mix Pt. 2 25:00

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Royal Family, thanks for tuning in! If you like the vibe don't forget to subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode. Labor Day has come and gone but that doesn't mean we can't keep the vibes going. Here is PART TWO of my Labor Day mix on 99.3 FM The Box in South Carolina. Follow me @djprinceakeem on IG Twitch.tv/djprinceakeem www.djprinceak…

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Episode 24: 99.3 FM (The Box) Charleston, SC Live Labor Day Mix Pt. 1 25:00

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Royal Family, thanks for tuning in! If you like the vibe don't forget to subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode. Labor Day has come and gone but that doesn't mean we can't keep the vibes going. Here is PART ONE of my Labor Day mix on 99.3 FM The Box in South Carolina. Follow me @djprinceakeem on IG Twitch.tv/djprinceakeem www.djprinceak…

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Episode 23: DJ Prince Akeem Live on Sirius XMFLY on Channel 47 59:48

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It's good to be back and in a BIG way! In case you missed my debut on Sirius XM FLY last Friday, don't worry...I got you. Here's my live radio mix from the Friday FLY Ride. Enjoy and as always...please don't forget to share the show! Playlist is below! @djprinceakeem www.djprinceakeem.com twitch.tv/djprinceakeem DJ Prince Akeem_SiriusXM FLY 9.2.22 …

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Preventing the Vancouver Island Marmot form going extinct 40:00

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The Vancouver Island Marmot is designated Critically Endangered under the Canadian Species At Risk Act and the Toronto Zoo (and their partners) are making sure that the cute marmots increase in a population where they would be no longer considered endangered. Stacy Soh, zookeeper at the Toronto Zoo, joins me on the podcast to tell you why she loves…

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Episode 22: One Night in Buckhead 29:56

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Royal Family, another week is here! This time I'm bringing you along to the heart of Buckhead. A prominent area for nightlife right here in Atlanta, Georgia. This is your Top 40, Billboard 100 mix with my spin on it. Upbeat...alllll gas, no brakes. As always, enjoy and tell a friend! Thank you! -Akeem You want to check out live mixes weekly? Join m…

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Episode 21: A Royal Brunch! 1:11:18

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What's good fam! It's another mix this week but this time it's over an hour and it has some of your favorite brunch vibes all in one spot. Picture the bottomless mimosas, a great scenery and some of your best friends singing a long and dancing to your favorite songs. You'll notice the tempo of the mix as we ease our way into the party vibes as the …

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The Black-Footed Ferret conservation program at the Toronto Zoo 37:15

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The Toronto Zoo is working to help protect the critically endangered Black-Footed Ferret from going extinct in the wild through a breeding program. Yeshy Beyersbergen joins me on the podcast to tell us about the program that raises the ferrets at the Zoo with the goal of releasing them into the wild to add to the population in North America. Yeshy …

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Episode 20: Throwback Quick Mix (Explicit) 15:52

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Royal Family, here's a really quick throwback mix for the weekend. This one isn't all the way clean...filled with energy and some blends. Enjoy! www.djprinceakeem.com twitch.tv/djprinceakeem Follow me @djprinceakeem

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Episode 19: 4th of July Weekend Throwback Mix 30:02

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What's good family! Just dropped a mix for 4th of July weekend. So whether you're firing up the grill or just relaxing with a day off this weekend, hook me up to that bluetooth and turn me up! Nothing but 90's & 00's fire to bump on a summer day. www.djprinceakeem.com twitch.tv/djprinceakeem @djprinceakeem…

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Why the Toronto Zoo is excited for the Jane Goodall Act 38:28

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The Jane Goodall Act will revolutionize animal welfare in institutions by revealing how accredited zoos, like the Toronto Zoo, prioritize animal welfare and conservation of their animals compared to roadside zoos and private owners of exotic animals such as big cats (tigers, lions, etc.), primates, and other animals that require trained zookeepers,…

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Episode 18: Ready for the Summer 36:36

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What's good Royal Family! Summer is officially here so its time for some good energy and some bops to jam to. Enjoy! Tell a friend and don't forget to follow me on IG: www.instagram.com/djprinceakeem and the live sets are on www.twitch.tv/djprinceakeem. www.djprinceakeem.com

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Find out about the new baby Sumatran orangutan at the Toronto Zoo 38:43

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Every time there is a new edition to the Toronto Zoo, the staff is very proud to speak about it. Today is no different. Amanda Caroll joins me on the podcast to discuss the journey to the birth of the new Sumatran orangutan at the Zoo. We discuss the pregnancy, birth, and how well Sekali (the mother) is taking care of her new bundle of joy.…

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Episode 17: A Day in the A (Classic ATL Mix) 52:18

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What's good Royal Family! I'm back at it again with another Royal Radio mix. This one is all about Atlanta. Let's go down memory lane and get to the classics! Turn us up...tell a friend and enjoy! Heads up, this one is explicit. Don't forget to follow me on IG @djprinceakeem and Twitch.tv/djprinceakeem for the live mixes. www.djprinceakeem.com…

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Protecting Turtles at the Toronto Zoo 39:37

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This episode is all about turtle conservation as every May 23rd we celebrate World Turtle Day. Donnell Gasbarrini joins me on the podcast to discuss the status of turtles around the world as well as the Toronto Zoo’s efforts to help protect turtles through their Adopt-A-Pond program (and app) and the Headstart program to help save the Blanding's tu…

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How the Toronto Zoo is Going Net Zero 54:37

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The Toronto Zoo has always been a conservation driven organization, where many of the initiatives started by the staff to reduce their impact on the surrounding environment and this is why I was not surprised when Kyla Greenham, Manager of Conservation and the Environment at the Zoo, told me about the release of their new program TZ Net0, a program…

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Episode 16: Wedding Season 59:58

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Cheers to the weekend! I love playing weddings because of the constant energy. One of the biggest highlights is always the reception! Here's a mix filled with some of my favorites that tend to pack the dance floor. Enjoy and don't forget to share the love! Looking for a wedding DJ? Don't hesitate to connect at bookings@djprinceakeem.com www.djprinc…

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Episode 15: We Like To Party 43:27

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What's good family?!? Here's a batch of soulful uptempo vibes from one of my recent sets on #twitch . Shout out to the Royal Family. Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it! Share it with a friend...or two...or ten! Bless up! @djprinceakeem www.djprinceakeem.com Twitch.tv/djprinceakeem

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Studying the behaviour of Juno the polar bear 39:51

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Sophie De Vos joins me on the podcast to discuss her study on the behaviour of Juno, the polar bear, to ensure that the bear is doing well. Sophie is an undergraduate student from the Netherlands who flew over to the Toronto Zoo to study Juno on an overseas internship. Sophie recounts her journey from the Netherlands and how she is adapting to Cana…

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Episode 14: Big Energy! A Workout Mix 23:32

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This week I dropped a quick mix filled with some BIG ENERGY. Some open format jams for your workout or to get you ready for the weekend! @djprinceakeem www.djprinceakeem.com twitch.tv/djprinceakeem

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The birth of a giraffe at The Toronto Zoo 38:19

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Jason Pootoolal, zookeeper, joins me once again on the podcast to talk about the new giraffe addition at your Toronto Zoo. Jason tells me the behind-the-scenes details of what it’s like to take care of a pregnant giraffe and how the baby is born. He also discusses what it’s like to take care of a newborn giraffe and how the birth of this newborn wi…

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New Baby Cheetahs at The Toronto Zoo 31:37

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There are three new cheetah editions at your Toronto Zoo this year so you know I wanted to talk about these cute cubs in this episode. Keith Pickthorn, a zookeeper in the African Savannah area of your Zoo, joins us on this episode to discuss the pregnancy, birth, and rearing of the cute big cats. He talks about how zookeepers monitor the animals du…

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Episode 13: The Rickey Smiley Morning Show- Weekend Jumpoff Mix 3.19 12:31

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That's right fam, back with another mix from the Rickey Smiley Morning Show Weekend Jumpoff. In case you missed it you can catch it right here on Royal Radio. If you haven't already... don'f forget to add me on Twitch for live mixes. Twitch.tv/djprinceakeem and follow me @djprinceakeem on IG. More mixes will be up soon...stay tuned! -Akeem…

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Immerse yourself at The Toronto Zoo with the new app, On Thin Ice 37:07

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I bet you didn’t think that The Toronto Zoo could get anymore interactive! Well, think again because the Zoo released a new app called “On Thin Ice” where you can play a virtual reality game on your phone at the Zoo in the Tundra area. The app is designed to teach you about Climate Change and how animals such as Polar Bears, Caribou, and Bowhead Wh…

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WFL 85: Considerations when designing habitats at The Toronto Zoo 39:19

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Have you ever wondered how each habitat at the Zoo is designed and what type of considerations are taken into account when a new habitat is designed? Brent Huffman, Lead Keeper of Mammals at The Toronto Zoo, returns to the podcast to talk about one of his favourite things are the Zoo: habitat design. Brent tells about all of the different considera…

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WFL 84: Celebrating Charles, the Silverback Gorilla’s 50th Birthday 50:15

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Heidi Manicki joins me on this episode to help celebrate Charles, the iconic Silverback Gorilla, who turned 50 this year. We discuss how Charles has matured over his years at the Toronto Zoo including his number one fear! We also discuss how important Charles is as an iconic connection for visitors to learn about how we can better protect criticall…

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WFL 83: How the Toronto Zoo uses their manure to produce electricity in partnership with Zooshare 31:33

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I am excited to tell you that Kyla Graham, Manager of Conservation and Environment at the Zoo, joins me on the podcast to discuss the planning and implementation of the Zoo’s new BioGas program that it runs in partnership with ZooShare. Kyla described how the partnership with ZooShare was initiated to help the Zoo to find a process that will not on…

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WFL 82: Learn about the Amur tiger breeding program and the new tiger cub at the Toronto Zoo 50:13

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Nigel Parr, Zookeeper, stops by the podcast to tell us about the breeding program that brought us Mila, the Amur tiger cub, to the Toronto Zoo. We go in-depth on the breeding process and Mila’s parents; how the Zookeepers help monitor the health of the cubs; and, how the cub is cared for by Mila’s mom Mazyria and the Zoo staff. Help protect Amur Ti…

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WFL 81: New Wild Encounters at the Toronto Zoo 35:27

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You can count on the Wild Encounters program at the Toronto Zoo to add more benefits to your visit to the Zoo to get a behind-the-scenes tour of some of your favourite animals such as the polar bears and giraffes. There are now new encounters including goats, reptiles, and the hidden zoo (a look behind the zoo into some of the research). Hollie Ros…

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WFL 80: Coorporative Breeding Programs at the Toronto Zoo 35:36

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Brent Huffman, lead curator of mammals, at the Toronto Zoo joins me on this episode to discuss the importance of coorporative breeding programs at the Zoo. Brent defines the term “Cooporative Breeding” and tells us about various examples of breeding programs at the Zoo as well as some of the other zoos with which the Toronto Zoo works to ensure the…

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WFL 79: Transferring Theo The Rhino from the Toronto Zoo 29:06

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How to you transport a juvenile rhinoceros from Toronto to Vancouver during a pandemic? Vicki Hardstaff, the Toronto Zoo’s Animal Logistics Coordinator, joins me in today’s episode to discuss the planning and execution of transferring Theo the rhinoceros to the Greater Vancouver Zoo. We discuss the number of Zoo staff that accompanied Theo; his sur…

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WFL 78: Native Bat Conservation at the Toronto Zoo 52:49

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Toby Thorne, Native Bat Coordinator, and Melissa Mayhew, Senior Environmental Scientist at the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) join me on the podcast to discuss why native bat conservation is so important to the Canadian environment and how the partnership between the Zoo and the NWMO is working to help protect bats and their habitat.…

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WFL 77: Increasing the breeding success of the Oregon Spotted Frog 37:47

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The Oregon Spotted Frog is listed as an Endangered Species under the Canadian Species At Risk Act; therefore, the breeding success and reintroduction of offspring to the natural habitat is of utmost importance. It’s not surprising that the Toronto Zoo is partnering with Laurentian University to help research how to increase the success rate for the…

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WFL 76: Animal Welfare Science at the Toronto Zoo 24:38

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I am joined by Maria Franke, Manager of Welfare Science at the Toronto Zoo, on today’s episode to discuss how the Zoo monitors and studies animal welfare for its species. Animal welfare is always the number one priority. It uses a holistic approach that includes monitoring the physical, mental, and emotional status of the animals with a focus on qu…

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WFL 74: Explore Goat World at the Toronto Zoo 29:34

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I had the pleasure of interviewing Amanda Corbett today on the podcast to discuss the New Goat World habitat at the Toronto Zoo. The habitat offers goats a chance to climb, cross bridges, and climb the “Toronto Zoo” structure where guests can get a great photo! Amanda tells you about the goat species we have at the Zoo and how the Zookeepers look a…

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WFL 73: Conservation Genetics of the Bison at the Toronto Zoo 38:30

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Dr. Liz Okruhlik joins me on the podcast to discuss how she got her new position at the Toronto Zoo. She is the Conservation Research Veterinarian and hands down have THE best title in conservation. Dr. Liz tells me about the incredible work involving the conservation genetics of bison, camels, and white rhinos at the Zoo. We discuss the importance…

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Episode 12: The Rickey Smiley Morning Show- Weekend Jumpoff Mix 7.31 12:31

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What's good Royal Family! Here is my latest mix from the nationally syndicated Rickey Smiley Morning Show-Weekend Jumpoff! Enjoy the vibes. IG-@djprinceakeem Twitch.tv/djprinceakeem www.djprinceakeem.com

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