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This is Zookeeping 101, a zoo keeper podcast with aim to inspire and educate the community by getting the inner voice out there of what we actually do and what it truly takes to be a zoo keeper.

James Dennis


    • Feb 23, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 160 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from ZOOKEEPING 101

    Episode 147: PJ Beaven: Keeper Self Care, Burnout and Zoo Fit.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 46:41


    The One Hundred and Forty Seventh episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to  PJ Beaven from Zoo Fit. ZOOKEEPING 101 is undergoing an in depth look into mental health, burnout and self care within the zookeeping field. It is an opportunity to hear experiences gather opinions from within on such a large topic in the modern day with one simple thing made clear - we are all in this together and you are not alone. PJ Beaven is here for this episode talking all about ZOO FIT and everything self care within the field. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    DEARADH Zú Partnership Edition: Episode 6: Native Species with Jonathan McLoughlin.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 30:42


    What A true honour to continue this year long journey into the world of the DEARADH Zú and the world of the zoo architect.  This week we go on the journey of the Native Species with Jonathan McLoughlin Come along for the journey learning all about this in this episode with Jonathan McLoughlin, along with what DEARADH Zú can offer the world every 3rd Saturday with a new episode released. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 146: Dr. Kimberley Pope: Keeper Self Care and 1Life Connected.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 58:15


    The One Hundred and Forty Sixth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Dr Kimberley Pope and 1Life Connected. ZOOKEEPING 101 is undergoing an in depth look into mental health, burnout and self care within the zookeeping field. It is an opportunity to hear experiences gather opinions from within on such a large topic in the modern day with one simple thing made clear - we are all in this together and you are not alone. Dr Pope is here for this episode discussed 1 Life Connected and her voice, passion and support towards this topic. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 145: Shannon Mckinney: Keeper Self Care and who is there to help: GRAZE.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 56:55


    The One Hundred and Forty Fifth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Shannon McKinney from Graze: Growing Resiliency for Aquarium and Zoo Employees. ZOOKEEPING 101 is undergoing an in depth look into mental health, burnout and self care within the zookeeping field. It is an opportunity to hear experiences gather opinions from within on such a large topic in the modern day with one simple thing made clear - we are all in this together and you are not alone. GRAZE and Shannon our here to share their voice and support. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 144: Lizzie Grindey: Burnout and Keeper Self Care: Through a Zookeepers Eyes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 45:19


    The One Hundred and Forty Fourth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Lizzie Grindey from Peak Wildlife Park. ZOOKEEPING 101 is under going an in depth look into mental health, burnout and self care within the zookeeping field. It is an opportunity to hear experiences gather opinions from within on such a large topic in the modern day with one simple thing made clear - we are all in this together and you are not alone.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 143: Will Shortridge: Unique Animal Moves: The Polar and Brown Bear to Jimmys Farm and Wildlife Park.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 57:11


    The One Hundred and Forty Third episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Will Shortridge from Jimmys Farm and Wildlife Park. ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking an exciting exploration into the world of the unique moves throughout our industry of some truly amazing species. Our Zoos and Aquariums do remarkable work transferring species all across the globe, but some are just another level of stress, excitement and intrigue. Come along for the journey in this episode learning with Will all about his journey, and the learning of not just one amazing species being the Polar Bear, but also the Brown Bear. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it.

    Episode 142: Tammy Batson: Unique Animal Moves: The Giant Panda to San Diego Wildlife Alliance.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 58:24


    The One Hundred and Forty Second episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Tammy Batson from San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking an exciting exploration into the world of the unique moves throughout our industry of some truly amazing species. Our Zoos and Aquariums do remarkable work transferring species all across the globe, but some are just another level of stress, excitement and intrigue. Come along for the journey in this episode learning with Tammy all about her journey, and the learning of an amazing species being the Giant Panda. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it.

    DEARADH Zú Partnership Edition: Episode 5: The Orangutan with Jonathan McLoughlin.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 32:23


    What A true honour to continue this year long journey into the world of the DEARADH Zú and the world of the zoo architect.  This week we go on the journey of the Orangutan with Jonathan McLoughlin Come along for the journey learning all about this in this episode with  Jonathan McLoughlin, along with what DEARADH Zú can offer the world every 3rd Saturday with a new episode released. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 141: Jonny Rudd: Unique Animal Moves: The Sea Otter to Birmingham Sealife.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 61:18


    The One Hundred and Forty First episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Jonny Rudd formerly of Birmingham Sealife. ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking an exciting exploration into the world of the unique moves throughout our industry of some truly amazing species. Our Zoos and Aquariums do remarkable work transferring species all across the globe, but some are just another level of stress, excitement and intrigue. Come along for the journey in this episode learning with Jonny all about his journey, and the learning of an amazing species being the Sea otter. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    ABMA Partnership Edition: Episode 5: Tricia Dees: The Annual Conference and LRS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 41:27


    What A true honour to carry on this year long journey into the world of the ABMA and the world of the animal trainer. Welcome to episode 5. ZOOKEEPING 101 shares many goals and values that the ABMA stand for so very proud to dive in head first to the world of what it takes to be an animal trainer, the resources out there and the community in the ABMA which is there to help.  Come along for the journey learning all about in this episode Tricia Dee's journey through the community, along with what the ABMA is and can offer the world through Its annual conference and LRS. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 140: Holly Hodgson - Webb: Unique Animal Moves: The Coquerel's sifaka lemurs to Chester Zoo.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 48:13


    The One Hundred and Fortieth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Holly Hodgson - Webb from Chester Zoo. ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking an exciting exploration into the world of the unique moves throughout our industry of some truly amazing species. Our Zoos and Aquariums do remarkable work transferring species all across the globe, but some are just another level of stress, excitement and intrigue. Come along for the journey in this episode learning with Holly all about her journey, and the learning of an amazing species being the Coquerel's sifaka lemurs. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 139: Scott Nowers: The Great Apes: Bonobo.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 39:11


    The One Hundred and Thirty Ninth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Scott Nowers from Twycross Zoo. ZOOKEEPING 101 would like to welcome you to The world of the Great Ape (YES WE FINALLY GOT THE FINAL PIECE OF THE PUZZLE AND THE FINAL GREAT APE). A chance to see into the world of the awe inspiring Great Apes and the incredible people who care, enhance and preserve these amazing species. This is an opportunity to get a closer look at the Bonobo, what it takes to work with them and everything else in between, along with an amazing person in Scott. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 138: Lucy Teuten : The Large Rodents in our planet: Porcupine.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 37:21


    The One Hundred and Thirty Eighth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Lucy Teuten from Chessington world of Adventures. ZOOKEEPING 101 ventures into the world of the rodents and some of the largest in the planet. We move onto the 3rd largest on the planet being the porcupine. Join us as we learn all about them along with the journey through the community from Lucy. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 137: Leah Layhe : The Large Rodents in our planet: Beaver.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 32:16


    The One Hundred and Thirty Seven episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Leah Layhe from All Things Wild. ZOOKEEPING 101 ventures into the world of the rodents and some of the largest in the planet. We move onto the 2nd largest on the planet being the Beaver. Join us as we learn all about them along with the journey through the community from Leah. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 136: Neil Cook : The Large Rodents in our planet: Capybara.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 37:18


    The One Hundred and Thirty Six episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Neil Cook from Beale Wildlife Park. ZOOKEEPING 101 ventures into the world of the rodents and some of the largest in the planet. We begin at the very top with the largest on the planet being the Capybara from South America. Join us as we learn all about them along with the journey through the community from Neil. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 135: Hayley Dollimore : The Xenarthra Family: Tamandua.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 50:58


    The One Hundred and Thirty Fifth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Hayley Dollimore from Cotswold Wildlife Park. ZOOKEEPING 101 is proud to represent an array of topics and areas within the community. We dive this month into the world of the Xenarthra family. Such a unique family and one we are excited to share with yourselves. This week Hayley takes us on the journey of the Tamandua and yet another family member within this family, along with their own amazing journey.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    DEARADH Zú Partnership Edition: Episode 3: The Lion with Jonathan McLoughlin.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 44:58


    What A true honour to continue this year long journey into the world of the DEARADH Zú and the world of the zoo architect.  This week we go on the journey of the lion with Jonathan McLoughlin Come along for the journey learning all about this in this episode with  Jonathan McLoughlin, along with what DEARADH Zú can offer the world every 3rd Saturday with a new episode released. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 134: Beth Lamb : The Xenarthra Family: Giant Anteater.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 55:27


    The One Hundred and Thirty Four episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Beth Lamb. ZOOKEEPING 101 is proud to represent an array of topics and areas within the community. We dive this month into the world of the Xenarthra family. Such a unique family and one we are excited to share with yourselves. This week Beth takes us on the journey of the Giant Anteater and the next family member within this family, along with their amazing journey.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    ABMA Partnership Edition: Episode 4: Elly Neumann: Global Community, Behaviour Month and Training the trainers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 48:13


    What A true honour to carry on this year long journey into the world of the ABMA and the world of the animal trainer. Welcome to episode 4. ZOOKEEPING 101 shares many goals and values that the ABMA stand for so very proud to dive in head first to the world of what it takes to be an animal trainer, the resources out there and the community in the ABMA which is there to help.  Come along for the journey learning all about in this episode Elly Neumann's journey through the community, along with what the ABMA is and can offer the world through a community effort and training of our amazing zookeepers.   Every 2nd Thursday of the month with a new episode released.   Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it.   Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 133: Adam Davies : The Xenarthra Family: Sloth.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 36:33


    The One Hundred and Thirty Three episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Adam Davies. ZOOKEEPING 101 is proud to represent an array of topics and areas within the community. We dive this month into the world of the Xenarthra family. Such a unique family and one we are excited to share with yourselves. This week Adam takes us on the journey of the sloth and the next family member within this family, along with their amazing journey.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 132: Lizzie Humphries : The Xenarthra Family: Armadillo.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 46:56


    The One Hundred and Thirty Two episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Lizzie Humphries from Battersea Park Children's zoo. ZOOKEEPING 101 is proud to represent an array of topics and areas within the community. We dive this month into the world of the Xenarthra family. Such a unique family and one we are excited to share with yourselves. This week Lizzie takes us on the journey of the Armadillo and the first family member within this family, along with their amazing journey.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 131: Sioned Mai Davies - Grimshaw : Foxes of the world: Arctic Fox.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 46:59


    The One Hundred and Thirty One episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Sioned Mai Davies - Grimshaw from Peak Wildlife Park. ZOOKEEPING 101 is continuing the journey, and this time into the world of foxes. Some of the fluffiest of animals in our zoos and a true crowd pleaser. We look into Arctic fox within this episode alongside Sioned, learning of their journey along the way. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 130: Steph Charlton : Foxes of the world: Corsac Fox.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 42:49


    The One Hundred and Thirtieth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Steph Charlton from Sparsholt College. ZOOKEEPING 101 is continuing the journey, and this time into the world of foxes. Some of the fluffiest of animals in our zoos and a true crowd pleaser. We look into Corsac fox within this episode alongside Steph, learning of their journey along the way. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    DEARADH Zú Partnership Edition: Episode 3: Animal Lodges: a new era of accommodation and enclosures with Jonathan McLoughlin.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 36:08


    What A true honour to continue this year long journey into the world of the DEARADH Zú and the world of the zoo architect.  This week we go on the journey of Animal Lodges:  a new era of accommodation and enclosures with Jonathan McLoughlin Come along for the journey learning all about this in this episode with  Jonathan McLoughlin, along with what DEARADH Zú can offer the world every 3rd Saturday with a new episode released. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 129: Frankie Bleasdale Partridge : Foxes of the world: Bat Eared Fox.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 44:17


    The One Hundred and Twenty Ninth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Frankie Bleasdale Partridge from Africa Alive. ZOOKEEPING 101 is continuing the journey, and this time into the world of foxes. Some of the fluffiest of animals in our zoos and a true crowd pleaser. We look into Bat eared fox within this episode alongside Frankie, learning of their journey along the way. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    ABMA Partnership Edition: Episode 3: Heidi Moomaw: Taxa, resources and Karen Prior.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 47:52


    What A true honour to carry on this year long journey into the world of the ABMA and the world of the animal trainer. Welcome to episode 3. ZOOKEEPING 101 shares many goals and values that the ABMA stand for so very proud to dive in head first to the world of what it takes to be an animal trainer, the resources out there and the community in the ABMA which is there to help.  Come along for the journey learning all about in this episode Heidi Moomaw's journey through the community, along with what the ABMA is and can offer the world through resources, offering to all taxonomic groups and the workings of the Karen Prior effect.   Every 2nd Thursday of the month with a new episode released.   Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it.   Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 128: Ryan Smith: Foxes of the world: Fennec Fox.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 33:41


    The One Hundred and Twenty Eighth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Ryan Smith from Exmoor Zoo. ZOOKEEPING 101 is continuing the journey, and this time into the world of foxes. Some of the fluffiest of animals in our zoos and a true crowd pleaser. We look into Fennec fox within this episode alongside Ryan, learning of his journey along the way. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 127: Mandy Lo: Seal or Sealion: The Seal.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 49:45


    The One Hundred and Twenty Seventh episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Mandy Lo from Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park. ZOOKEEPING 101 brings to you the long had question from our guests; Seal or Sea - lion. We go on a journey learning about these amazing pinnipeds and most importantly the journey of some amazing people along the way. For this episode we dive into the world of the seal, with the amazing journey from Mandy.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 126: Tom Wootton: Sealion or Seal: The Californian Sealion.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 49:44


    The One Hundred and Twenty Sixth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Tom Wootton from Welsh Mountain Zoo. ZOOKEEPING 101 brings to you the long had question from our guests; Sea-lion or seal. We go on a journey learning about these amazing pinnipeds and most importantly the journey of some amazing people along the way. For this episode we dive into the world of the sea-lion, with the amazing journey from Tom.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    DEARADH Zú Partnership Edition: Episode 2: Breaking the barriers of zoo design through immersive experiences with Jonathan McLoughlin.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 42:10


    What A true honour to continue this year long journey into the world of the DEARADH Zú and the world of the zoo architect.  This week we go on the journey of breaking the barriers within the community of zoo design creating immersive experiences. Come along for the journey learning all about this in this episode with  Jonathan McLoughlin, along with what DEARADH Zú can offer the world every 3rd Saturday with a new episode released. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 125: Jamie Carter: Pigs of the World: Red River Hog.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 52:39


    The One Hundred and Twenty Fifth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Jamie carter from Marwell Wildlife. ZOOKEEPING 101 brings to you a very different pace of episode. These are some of the most undervalued species with such a story and truly awe inspiring potential for our zoo's to be unlocked being our PIGS. This episode focuses on the Red river hog and how unique and truly incredible they are. Join ZOOKEEPING 101 and Jamie on a journey talking all about the red river hog, along with the journey weaved around this species from Jamie. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    ABMA Partnership Edition: Episode 2: The ABMA and The ABMA Podcast with Shane Gorbett.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 63:42


    What A true honour to carry on this year long journey into the world of the ABMA and the world of the animal trainer. Welcome to episode 2.   ZOOKEEPING 101 shares many goals and values that the ABMA stand for so very proud to dive in head first to the world of what it takes to be an animal trainer, the resources out there and the community in the ABMA which is there to help.    Come along for the journey learning all about in this episode Shane Gorbett's journey through the community, along with what the ABMA is and can offer the world through a truly amazing fellow podcast.    Every 2nd Thursday of the month with a new episode released.   Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it.   Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 124: Jay Frankland: Pigs of the World: Rare Breed domestic pigs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 47:43


    The One Hundred and Twenty Fourth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Jay Frankland from Jimmys Farm and Wildlife Park. ZOOKEEPING 101 brings to you a very different pace of episode. These are some of the most undervalued species with such a story and truly awe inspiring potential for our zoo's to be unlocked being our PIGS. This episode focuses on the Rare breed pigs and how unique and truly incredible they are. Join ZOOKEEPING 101 and Jay on a journey talking all about Rare breed pigs, along with the journey weaved around this species from Jay. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 123: Fern Brocklesby: Pigs of the World: Visayan Warty Pig.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 50:30


    The One Hundred and Twenty Third episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Fern Brocklesby formerly of Jersey Zoo. ZOOKEEPING 101 brings to you a very different pace of episode. These are some of the most undervalued species with such a story and truly awe inspiring potential for our zoo's to be unlocked being our PIGS. This episode focuses on the Visayan Warty Pig and how unique and truly incredible it is. Join ZOOKEEPING 101 and Jade on a journey talking all about the Visayan Warty Pig, along with the journey weaved around this species from Jade. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 122: Jade Miner: Pigs of the World: Babirusa.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 54:32


    The One Hundred and Twenty second episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Jade Miner from Chester Zoo. ZOOKEEPING 101 brings to you a very different pace of episode. These are some of the most undervalued species with such a story and truly awe inspiring potential for our zoo's to be unlocked being our PIGS. This episode focuses on the Babirusa and how unique and truly incredible it is. Join ZOOKEEPING 101 and Jade on a journey talking all about Babirusa, along with the journey weaved around this species from Jade. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    DEARADH Zú Partnership Edition: Episode 1: Introductory edition to the DEARADH Zú with Jonathan McLoughlin.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 52:02


    What A true honour to begin this year long journey into the world of the DEARADH Zú and the world of the zoo architect.  ZOOKEEPING 101 shares many goals and values that DEARADH Zú stand for so very proud to dive in head first to the world of what it takes to be an zoo architect, from design, the people involved and the services on offer followed by triumphs and learning.  Come along for the journey learning all about in this episode Jonathan McLoughlin's journey through the community, along with what DEARADH Zú is and can offer the world every 3rd Saturday with a new episode released. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 121: Callum Garner: Rhino's: The Black Rhino.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 37:06


    The One Hundred and Twenty First episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Callum Garner from Chester Zoo. ZOOKEEPING 101 is very excited to explore the world of the rhino. In this episode we explore the black rhino and the true beauty of such an impressive and large animal. While looking into the species we learn about the amazing person involved with this species within our zoos being Callum and what impact this species has had on their career.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    ABMA Partnership Edition: Episode 1: Introductory edition to the ABMA with Heather Samper.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 60:02


    What A true honour to begin this year long journey into the world of the ABMA and the world of the animal trainer.  ZOOKEEPING 101 shares many goals and values that the ABMA stand for so very proud to dive in head first to the world of what it takes to be an animal trainer, the resources out there and the community in the ABMA which is there to help.  Come along for the journey learning all about in this episode Heather Samper's journey through the community, along with what the ABMA is and can offer the world every 2nd Thursday of the month with a new episode released. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 120: Molly Ruder: Rhino's: The Asian Rhino.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 43:53


    The One Hundred and Twentieth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Molly Ruder of The Watatunga Wildlife Reserve. ZOOKEEPING 101 is very excited to explore the world of the rhino. In this episode we explore the asian rhino and the true beauty of such an impressive and large animal. While looking into the species we learn about the amazing person involved with this species within our zoos being Molly and what impact this species has had on her career.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 119: Leah Russell: Rhino's: The White Rhino.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 35:14


    The One Hundred and Ninteenth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Leah Russell from Longleat. ZOOKEEPING 101 is very excited to explore the world of the rhino. In this episode we explore the white rhino and the true beauty of such an impressive and large animal. While looking into the species we learn about the amazing person involved with this species within our zoos being Leah and what impact this species has had on her career.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 118: Caleb Hall: The Big Cat's of the World: Lion.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 59:44


    The One Hundred and Eighteenth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Caleb Hall from Longleat ZOOKEEPING 101 would like to welcome you to the world of the BIG cats. A chance to see into the world of the awe inspiring Cats and the incredible people who care, enhance and preserve these amazing species. This is an opportunity to get a closer look at the Lion from a safari angle, what it takes to work with them in a zoo setting and everything else in between, along with an amazing person in Caleb. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 117: Ryan Baines: Hidden Gems from Africa in our zoo's: Hyena.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 34:25


    The One Hundred and Seventeenth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Ryan Baines from Longleat. ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking you into the world of the unsung heroes and awe inspiring species from Africa who maybe sometimes don't get as large a voice as they should. This week we look into the world of the Hyena and all that make it truly amazing. Alongside this we retrace the journey and stories along the way of Ryan Baines and how this species has left a mark on his career.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 116: Gareth Davies: Hidden Gems from Africa in our zoo's: Gelada "Baboon".

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 46:59


    The One Hundred and Sixteenth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Gareth Davies from The Bristol Zoo Project. ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking you into the world of the unsung heroes and awe inspiring species from Africa who maybe sometimes don't get as large a voice as they should. This week we look into the world of the Gelada "Baboon" and all that make it truly amazing. Alongside this we retrace the journey and stories along the way of Gareth Davies and how this species has left a mark on his career.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 115: Thomas Adams: Hidden Gems from Africa in our zoo's: Ostrich.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 48:52


    The One Hundred and Fifteenth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Thomas Adams from Longleat. ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking you into the world of the unsung heroes and awe inspiring species from Africa who maybe sometimes don't get as large a voice as they should. This week we look into the world of the ostrich and all that make it truly amazing. Alongside this we retrace the journey and stories along the way of Thomas Adams and how this species has left a mark on his career.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 114: Tom Morath: Hidden Gems from Africa in our zoo's: White headed Vulture.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 48:25


    The One Hundred and Fourteenth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Tom Morath from the Hawk Conservancy. ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking you into the world of the unsung heroes and awe inspiring species from Africa who maybe sometimes don't get as large a voice as they should. This week we look into the world of the white headed vulture and all that make it truly amazing. Alongside this we retrace the journey and stories along the way of Tom Morath and how this species has left a mark on his career.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 113: Eloise Kilbane: The Big Cat's of the World: Tiger.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 46:24


    The One Hundred and Thirteenth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Eloise Kilbane from Longleat. ZOOKEEPING 101 would like to welcome you to the world of the BIG cats. A chance to see into the world of the awe inspiring Cats and the incredible people who care, enhance and preserve these amazing species. This is an opportunity to get a closer look at the Tiger from a safari park point of view, what it takes to work with them in a zoo setting and everything else in between, along with an amazing person in Eloise. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 112: Adam Brunning: The Big Cat's of the World: Lion.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 43:04


    The One Hundred and Tenth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Adam Brunning from Chessington World of Adventures. ZOOKEEPING 101 would like to welcome you to the world of the BIG cats. A chance to see into the world of the awe inspiring Cats and the incredible people who care, enhance and preserve these amazing species. This is an opportunity to get a closer look at the Lion, what it takes to work with them in a zoo setting and everything else in between, along with an amazing person in Adam. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 111: Gabriella Dooey: The Big Cat's of the World: Tiger.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 40:03


    The One Hundred and Tenth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Gabriella Dooey from Knowsley Safari Park. ZOOKEEPING 101 would like to welcome you to the world of the BIG cats. A chance to see into the world of the awe inspiring Cats and the incredible people who care, enhance and preserve these amazing species. This is an opportunity to get a closer look at the Tiger, what it takes to work with them in a zoo setting and everything else in between, along with an amazing person in Gabi. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 110: Ian Jones: The Big Cat's of the World: Jaguar.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 87:52


    The One Hundred and Tenth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Ian Jones from Hertfordshire Zoo. ZOOKEEPING 101 would like to welcome you to the world of the BIG cats. A chance to see into the world of the awe inspiring Cats and the incredible people who care, enhance and preserve these amazing species. This is an opportunity to get a closer look at the Jaguar, what it takes to work with them and everything else in between, along with an amazing person in Ian. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 109: Gemma Ford: The Big Cat's of the World: The Leopard.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 49:57


    The One Hundred and Ninth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Gemma Ford from Colchester Zoo. ZOOKEEPING 101 would like to welcome you to the world of the BIG cats. A chance to see into the world of the awe inspiring Cats and the incredible people who care, enhance and preserve these amazing species. This is an opportunity to get a closer look at the Leopard, what it takes to work with them and everything else in between, along with an amazing person in Gemma. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

    Episode 108: Cassie Jones: The Big Cat's of the World: Snow Leopard.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 35:57


    The One Hundred and Eighth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Cassie Jones from Hertfordshire Zoo. ZOOKEEPING 101 would like to welcome you to the world of the BIG cats. A chance to see into the world of the awe inspiring Cats and the incredible people who care, enhance and preserve these amazing species. This is an opportunity to get a closer look at the Snow Leopard, what it takes to work with them and everything else in between, along with an amazing person in Cassie. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

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