Podcasts about cincinnati zoo

Have you been applying and applying to wildlife jobs or experiences only to hear nothing back? That's exactly what happened to Dylan Karl despite having a degree from a prestigious university specializing in wildlife, a Master's degree, years of experience, and a wildlife biologist certification from The Wildlife Society. Dylan had seemingly everything, yet, he was applying to 30-50 jobs every season, but nothing was landing. Dylan's story is even more unique. Dylan was one of my Successful Wildlife Professional students, and when I first started working with him, he was working in a wildlife job, but unhappy. He felt that although he was technically involved in wildlife work mitigating damage at airports, he wasn't having the impact he wanted, and felt like he was spending a lot more time killing wildlife rather than saving it. So Dylan decided to join the Successful Wildlife Professional program and get help. And it paid off almost instantly! Within two months of the program, he applied for and got his dream job of working with Mexican wolves. This was a huge win and we were both so excited for his future! Because of these incredible results, I knew I had to have him on the Fancy Scientist podcast to share. But when I interviewed him, I was surprised he was no longer working there! It turns out that his story took an unexpected turn. Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for reality to not match up with expectations in our field… Dylan had always imagined himself as a bridge between wildlife and people, helping manage conflict and promote coexistence. But what he thought was a non-lethal position in Arizona turned out to not be so non-lethal after all, due to pressure from ranchers pushing for the lethal removal of federally protected wolves. This didn't sit right with him, and that misalignment caused him to rethink what he actually wanted out of his career.Luckily, he had the tools he learned from the Successful Wildlife Professional to lean back on. He used the trainings on understanding the jobs and workplaces and personal exercises to uncover his own desires and strengths to re-identify his dream job. He combined this with the wildlife-specific protocols in the application section to write competitive cover letters and resumes for his new dream path. He now works as a Preserve Management Assistant for the prestigious The Nature Conservancy in northwestern Minnesota, helping to manage approximately 300,000 acres of tallgrass aspen parklands through tools like prescribed burns and seed spreading. Every morning he wakes up feeling like he's taking care of the animals he loves' homes.Dylan also gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to work at the Nature Conservancy and what prescribed fire management actually looks like, including how burning 400 acres of land can transform a smothered wetland into one teeming with native wildflowers, frogs, fish, and water birds just a month later. After the interview, I break down the key takeaways so you can apply them to your own path, including why "proven experience" beats just experience, why knowing your end goal changes everything, and why the workplace you choose matters just as much as the work itself.Specifically, we talk about:Dylan's winding path from watching Steve Irwin as a kid in Cincinnati to managing 300,000 acres with The Nature Conservancy in MinnesotaHis experiences with the Peace Corps, the Cincinnati Zoo, wind turbine curtailment, spotted owl research, and USDA Wildlife ServicesWhat it felt like to be in a position that looked good on paper but isn't aligned with your valuesHow you can still work in wildlife, but not feel like you are following your dream or having the impact you wantThe gap between the Steve Irwin version of a wildlife career and what most wildlife jobs actually look likeWhy sending 30 to 50 applications a season and taking the first offer isn't a career strategyWhat caused Dylan to break through and land his dream job on Mexican wolves within a couple of monthsHow Dylan used The Successful Wildlife Professional to get clear on what he actually wanted and land the Nature Conservancy jobHis tips for landing a job with The Nature Conservancy, including why seasonal positions are the right entry pointHow prescribed fire is used as a conservation tool, and what it's like to return to a burned unit a month later and find it thriving with lifeThe spotted owl courtship behavior story you didn't know you neededAnd more!Jumps Links3:28 Meet Dylan Karl4:50 Dylan's Winding Career Path5:24 Working at The Nature Conservancy6:26 Prescribed Fire & Conservation11:40 Dylan's Education & Background15:25 Peace Corps, Zoo Work & Master's Degree18:45 Working for USDA Wildlife Services22:51 The Non-Lethal Wolf Job That Wasn't24:19 Landing at The Nature Conservancy27:37 Is There a Bait & Switch in Wildlife Careers?31:46 Why Dylan Joined Successful Wildlife Professional32:36 Carpet Bombing Applications & Career Misalignment35:32 Finding His Dream: Habitat Management40:31 A Moment of Success in the Field42:36 What Makes Dylan a Fancy Scientist45:20 The Owl That Defended Her Mate46:49 How to Get a Job at The Nature Conservancy49:18 Is the SWP Program Worth It?Dream of being a wildlife biologist, zoologist, conservation biologist, or ecologist? Ready to turn your love of animals into a thriving career?

Dateline: August 21, 2026. 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 detour into some info about my drumming career y'all might find interesting. If not, skip ahead, I won't be offended.In Zoo News, we have a headline story that is a spoiler alert for two initiatives that SAFE Red Panda will be announcing soon! Let's build hype early! Then we get to our regular Zoo News stories featuring stories from Zoo Bojnice, Zoo Planckendael, ZooParc de Beauval, Zoo Miami, Virginia Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cincinnati Zoo, Houston Zoo, Zoo New England, Calgary Zoo, Georgia Aquarium, West Midlands Safari Park, and the Nashville Zoo. Conservation News features stories about little blue penguins, a new initiative by The Civet Project, a sea lion that got attacked by a human, and a really cool story about North American river otters. Other News takes a look at lawsuits from a company that I really like, but don't like what they are doing right now.All that plus Animal Holidays! ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Join the Rossifari Discord: https://discord.gg/rQSwMuetj

Jenna and Mark are excited to welcome Joel Sartore to the Cincinnati Zoo Tales Podcast to discuss the recent release of The Photo Ark: Animals of Earth (20th Anniversary Edition), out now.  In 2017, Sartore was at the Cincinnati Zoo where the ‘National Geographic Photo Ark' Exhibition was on display at the Cincinnati Zoo.    Over the last two decades, Joel has traveled the world documenting more than 17,000 animal species in zoos, animal sanctuaries, and more as part of the Photo Ark, one of the most ambitious wildlife photography projects ever undertaken. The project has inspired millions through books, exhibits, speaking engagements, and conservation partnerships.   Joel also discusses the upcoming opening of his brand-new exhibit Photo Ark: Animals of Earth at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration in Washington, D.C. Joel is also coming out with a new children's board book at the top of next month called National Geographic Photo Ark Bodies / Cuerpos, which introduces young readers to parts of the body through stunning photographs of animals from around the world, pairing each English word with its Spanish translation to help little ones build early vocabulary in two languages.

Dateline: August 14, 2026. 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 big announcement about the podcast and its future (which is bright, my friends)! Then we get to what's going on with my life, which is crazy as can be right now.In Zoo News, we have a headline story that I just find so fascinating. Plumes is coming to the Philadelphia Zoo, and I have thoughts and feelings about it that are complex to say the least. Then we get to stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, Zoo Montana, Espace Zoologique Saint Martin la Plaine, ZooAtlanta, Riverbanks Zoo, Oakland Zoo, The Wilds, Roger Williams Park Zoo, Buffalo Zoo, Seattle Aquarium, Capron Park Zoo, Nashville Zoo, Cincinnati Zoo, and more! Conservation News features stories about sloths, box turtles, and a piranha. All that plus Animal Holidays! ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Join the Rossifari Discord: https://discord.gg/rQSwMuetj

Hosts Andy and Tom talk about a rare Cincinnati unicorn – a startup company worth at least $1B – that abruptly ceased operations. In other news, one of Cincinnati's largest private companies is expanding its downtown headquarters, and bringing back the skywalk; Amazon touts its local impact; P&G is making a $3.8B acquisition; and a James Beard-nominated chef is opening a new restaurant.Interview starts at (23:43) Dave Jenike started at the Cincinnati Zoo as an intern. Now, he's its CEO. He was also part of the duo responsible for its transformation over the last two decades. He views his job as the zoo's chief storyteller, and getting people inspired by nature. He talks about what's new and coming at the Cincinnati Zoo.https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2026/08/07/80-acres-how-why-closed-henry-gordon-smith-layoffs.htmlhttps://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2026/08/03/divisions-maintenance-group-jobs-downtown-skywalk.htmlhttps://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2026/08/04/jimmie-lou-reopen-pendleton-jeff-harris-nolia.html

Celebrate Fritz's fourth birthday with a special episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales recorded right inside the Cincinnati Zoo's hippo habitat! Hear fun stories from the team that cares for Fritz, learn how he's grown over the past four years, and get an update on the bloat as we celebrate one of the Zoo's favorite hippos.

In this episode, we start with an RSI from David Karngba on anesthetic considerations for patients of Venezuelan descent. Next, I talk to veterinarian Mike Wenninger, Director of Animal Health at the Cincinnati Zoo, about what anesthesia looks like when your patients include fish, penguins, venomous snakes, and elephants.

Dateline: July 24, 2026. 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 catch up on my life, which is currently taking place in California.Then we dive into an interview with Dr. Heather Schwartz of the Nashville Zoo. We discuss the current data center fight taking place in Nashville, and how what started as a local battle to protect the zoo's animals has turned into an international conservation conversation.Then we dive into the rest of our zoo news from facilities like Potawatomi Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Cincinnati Zoo, Santa Barbara Zoo, Henry Doorly Zoo, Cape May County Zoo, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, The Greenville Zoo, and more! All that plus Conservation News, Other News, and Animal Holidays! EPISODE LINKS: nashvillezoo.org @nashvillezoo SIGN THE PETITION! https://www.change.org/p/nashville-zoo-says-no-to-proposed-data-centerROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Join the new Rossifari Discord: https://discord.gg/rQSwMuetj

Dateline: July 17, 2026. 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 catch up on my life, including swimming with four dogs.Then we dive into an interview with LynnLee Schmidt of Tanganyika Wildlife Park, sharing the incredible story taking place right now with their baby giraffe. Then I drop a full headline story about the changes made to the Endangered Species Act recently and the negative conservation effects they are going to have. We also discuss Shifting Baseline Syndrome as part of this, so lucky you! Then we dive into a BUNCH of red panda births! Then regular births, deaths, and the rest of Zoo News from places like Santa Barbara Zoo, Longleat, Vogelpark Avifauna, Hamura Zoo, Hertfordshire Zoo, Pairi Daiza, Cincinnati Zoo, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Detroit Zoo, Little Rock Zoo, Columbus Zoo, Southwick's Zoo, Buffalo Zoo, and more. All that plus Conservation News, Other News, and Animal Holidays! EPISODE LINKS: @tanganyikawildlifepark twpark.com ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Join the new Rossifari Discord: https://discord.gg/rQSwMuetj

Today, the Safari returns to Cincinnati for one of the funniest and most fascinating guests that's ever been on the podcast! Dr. VanSandt has one of the craziest origin stories and is one of the best storytellers I've ever encountered. Add to that a brilliant mind doing incredible work for animals, and you've got one of my favorite episodes ever. EPISODE LINKS: @cincinnatizoo cincinnatizoo.orgROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Patreon.com/rossifari to support Join the new Rossifari Discord at: https://discord.gg/AHFjXZHEU

Join us as we talk with Dr. Tori Kennedy, a scientist at the Cincinnati Zoo's Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW), about the innovative science helping save endangered species. Plus, hear the story behind the Zoo's exciting milestone, the birth of its 100th red panda, and how conservation research helped make it possible.

Join Keeper Jenna to discover what makes the Aruba Island rattlesnake one of the world's rarest and most fascinating snakes. Learn about their unique adaptations, conservation importance, and meet the newest Aruba Island rattlesnake babies born at the Cincinnati Zoo. It's a behind-the-scenes look at a remarkable species and the efforts helping secure its future.

With Deric out sick, Eric and Zac are left to hold Off The Cut together on their own, which goes about as smoothly as expected. This week, they talk course launches, woodworking content, Gorilla Glue, CA glue storage, and the chaos that happens when the tech guy is missing. Eric also shares a trip to the Cincinnati Zoo where he watched someone ignore every survival instinct and pet a cheetah through the fence. Naturally, that leads to a deep dive on zoo animals, manatees, Joe Exotic, blue whales, buffets, travel, and why the whole world needs to pick one side of the road already.Got questions? Email us at ⁠offthecutpodcast@gmail.com⁠Join the Aftershow:⁠ https://www.patreon.com/offthecutpodcast⁠Watch Live:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRJPIp6OaffQtvCZ2AtWWQ⁠Merch:⁠ https://www.spencleydesignco.com⁠Start a Podcast: ⁠https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5926541443858432⁠Follow the Hosts:Zac: @ZacBuildsEric: @SpencleyDesignCoDeric: @PecanTreeDesignProudly Sponsored By: KM Tools (⁠kmtools.com/SPENCLEYDESIGNCO⁠)WTB Woodworking (⁠wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway⁠)Gorilla Glue (⁠http://gorillatough.com/offthecut⁠) #Woodworking #DIY #3DPrinting #Maker #ContentCreation #OffTheCutPodcast #Sponsored #KMTools #WTBWoodworking #GorillaTough

Dateline: June 12, 2026. 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 bunch of random updates from the world of Rossifari.We then get into a mini-deep dives episode featuring:1. Saying goodbye to Arie, a beloved sea lion at Aquarium of Niagara2. A look at advocacy and what we can do and have done as a community3. An update on the proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo 4. A look at a new movie about Flaco the owl 5. A quick update on the social media account of PlumesPlus quick hits from the Cincinnati Zoo, Edmonton Valley Zoo, ZooAmerica, an update on the swatting zoos have been experiencing, and more.All that and Animal Holidays! ROSSIFARI LINKS: Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/BYjfq9gPRpatreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

The Final Flush for a Pair of Tix to See Ashley McBryde on November 7th at the AJB Music Center!Last Chance to Win the St. Jude Dream Home from Fischer Homes!Graeter's Has a New Bonus Flavor? Yep! Peanut Butter & Clouds! The Dad Joke of the Day!Good Vibes: Norwood SkylineBear Necessities for a Four Pack of Tix to the Cincinnati Zoo!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Final Flush for a Pair of Tix to Ashley McBryde at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center on November 7thThe Bear Necessities to See Bear Ridge at the Cincinnati Zoo! Round 1The Dad Joke of the Day!The Bear Necessities to See Bear Ridge at the Cincinnati Zoo! Round 2Good Vibes: The $1800 Craft Project!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ten years ago today, one gorilla's death broke the internet, from sports and politics to million-dollar memes. But Harambe's life was a tragic battle over name, image and likeness — including files the Cincinnati Zoo worked to suppress... until now. Desus Nice and Katie Nolan help Pablo get to the bottom of what gorillas in our midst can teach us about ourselves.• Subscribe to PTFO on YouTube to watch the Harambe tapes and more• Subscribe to "Casuals with Katie Nolan" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shot and killed in front of a crowd of terrified onlookers, Harambe, a western lowland gorilla, will go down in history. His death – seemingly while trying to rescue a small boy who had fallen into his enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo and Biological Gardens – caused ripples across the world.On the ten year anniversary of his death, we try to answer the million-dollar question: did Harambe need to die?--Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus EpisodesYouTube - Full-length Video EpisodesTikTok / Instagram

Legal Docket on an Alabama capital murder case over intelligence tests and execution, Moneybeat on the rising bond yields and NIMBY resistance to data centers, and History Book on the death of a Cincinnati Zoo gorilla. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Pensacola Theological Seminary... Preparing students to preach God's Word. go.pcci.edu/startseminaryFrom St. Dunstan's, inviting young men into the building arts and the adventure of holiness on a Blue Ridge Mountains farm... stdunstansacademy.orgAnd from WatersEdge. Today's investment, tomorrow's thriving churches. 3.25% APY on demand. WatersEdge.com/invest WatersEdge securities are subject to certain risk factors as described in our Offering Circular and are not FDIC or SIPC insured. This is not an offer to sell or solicit securities. WatersEdge offers and sells securities only where authorized; this offering is made solely by our Offering Circular.

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick recaps his recent road trip to Bellevue, Kentucky, just outside of Cincinnati for a Gorbusto launch party at Party Source. Nick met up with Trey Mac Shipley and spent the trip visiting the Cincinnati Zoo to honor Harambe, the gorilla shot and killed ten years ago. From there, Trey Mac hosted an event at Party Source that was well attended and a lot of fun. Hear all about it and more. And if you wish to see the whole video package about the trip, visit the Cigar Pulpit's YouTube and Rumble accounts! Find out what classic movie Nick watched lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to Nick@CigarPulpit.com! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

In America’s first hundred years, the animal you were most likely to see was a passenger pigeon. And you saw a lot of them. Flocks were so numerous they literally blotted out the sun for days and their combined weight snapped the branches of entire forests where they roosted. Yet by 1914, the last specimen, a female named Martha, died at the Cincinnati Zoo, marking the complete extinction of what had been North America's most abundant bird numbering in the billions just decades earlier. Early Americans assumed the nation's bird populations were infinite, so market hunters fashioned homemade cannons to blast sleeping ducks by the dozens, "pigeoneers" shipped passenger pigeons by the trainload to city restaurants, and feather hunters shot rare birds worth more than their weight in gold so Gilded Age women could wear plumes in their hats. What followed was an unlikely coalition of bird-lovers like Roosevelt, gunmakers, business titans, and brave game wardens who transformed American conservation. They couldn’t save the passenger pigeon, but they saved other species from extinction, like the Canada Goose and the trumpeter swan. Today's guest is James H. McCommons, author of The Feather Wars: And the Great Crusade to Save America's Birds. We discuss how Roosevelt used executive powers to create the first federal bird refuge at Pelican Island in 1903, why the revolutionary 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act made nearly all wild birds wards of the federal government while inadvertently establishing that federal law supersedes state law, and how conservation success stories including wild turkeys, wood ducks, trumpeter swans, and bald eagles were all brought back from extinction's brink. McCommons also warns that America faces a new crisis reminiscent of the Gilded Age. Since 1970, one in four birds (about 3 billion) in North America have been lost, with backyard species like sparrows, blackbirds, warblers, and finches disappearing as indicator species foreshadowing greater environmental collapse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode, through daily live recordings, features a recap of the 2026 ABMA-IAATE Annual Joint Conference (March 30-April 2, 2026) hosted by Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio, United States. Each day of the conference, one of the presenters for the day discusses their presentation and other learning that impacted them. Day 1: Brett Williams, North Carolina Zoo, United StatesDay 2: Tzu Ying Lee, Mandai Wildlife Group, SingaporeDay 3: Tom Morath, Hawk Conservancy Trust & Nature's A Hoot Podcast, United KingdomIf you are an ABMA member be sure to log in to AnimalProfessional.com to watch most of the presentations from the 2026 conference. For questions or suggestions about the podcast email abc@theabma.org. To purchase Podcast Merchandise visit the ABMA online store at: https://www.sawdustandinkapparel.com/abma26Let's talk some training and banter about behavior!8:40 Day One Recap: Brett Williams, North Carolina Zoo 24:50 Day Two Recap: Tzu Ying Lee, Mandai Wildlife Group 36:00 Day Three Recap: Tom Morath, Hawk Conservancy Trust & Nature's a Hoot Podcast

Dateline: April 17, 2026. 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 life update, including sending love to our buddy Taylor as he gets married this weekend! Our headline story is an Other News interview with Dani Larson about the submarine bird!Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Cincinnati Zoo, Chester Zoo, Dallas Zoo, San Diego Zoo, John Ball Zoo, San Francisco Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Denver Zoo, New Zoo, and a look at the aquariums vying for top billing in this year's Top Ten Aquarium poll from USA Today.Conservation News stories include bad news for mountain lions and good news for rhinos and Amur tigers.All that and Animal Holidays! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Meet Teddy, short for Theodore Roosevelt, a small but mighty new face at the Cincinnati Zoo's Cat Ambassador Program. In this episode, we follow Teddy's journey from Nashville to Cincinnati as he begins settling into his new home, bonding with his keepers, and exploring a world full of new sights, sounds, and smells. From his favorite toy (a stuffed shrimp!) to his love of watching the world from his outdoor space, Teddy is quickly showing off the curious and playful traits that make servals so special.  As Teddy grows, he'll begin training and eventually take part in programs like Cheetah Encounters, helping guests connect with wildlife and inspiring conservation action. 

Dateline: April 10, 2026. 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 discussing the current crazy trip I'm on, including a visit to Emily the elephant! Our headline story comes at the end, and is an attempt at a balanced look at the Plumes Official account. Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Cincinnati Zoo, St. Louis Zoo, Kansas City Zoo, Los Angeles Zoo, the Jacksonville Zoo, SeaLife Sydney, Greater Vancouver Zoo, Virginia Zoo, National Zoo, Reid Park Zoo, Henry Doorly Zoo, San Francisco Zoo, ZooAmerica, and more. Conservation News stories include good pangolin news, a crazy story about stopped smugglers, and the uplisting of two beloved species. Other News has a look at Plumes Official and playing music for animals. All that and Animal Holidays! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

In this episode, staff from the Cincinnati Zoo share their experience traveling to Thailand to work alongside conservation partners at Bring the Elephant Home. Learn how communities are working to reduce human-elephant conflict and how global partnerships help protect elephants and the people who live alongside them.

Ever wonder how hundreds of animals get their meals perfectly timed and tailored? Join Michael and Rahme from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's commissary team as they dish out what it's really like delivering everything from leafy greens to specialty diets. This episode shows that feeding the Zoo is no small task!   

Dateline: February 20, 2026. 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 discussing our Project for Awesome submission for the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program and talking about the upcoming week in my life.Our headline story is a loving and rambling farewell to Morobe the tree kangaroo.Then it's time for Zoo News stories from the Louisville Zoo, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Chattanooga Zoo, Oakland Zoo, the Toronto Zoo, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Sedgwick County Zoo, Zoo Miami, Monterey Bay Aquarium, San Francisco Zoo, the Cincinnati Zoo, and the Memphis Zoo. Conservation News stories include a cool bounce back from extinction for a gibbon species, Avian influenza hitting Australian territories for the first time, good news for mountain lions in California, and the way Mardi Gras is getting greener! Other News features a poop story!ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Get the latest bear-y adorable updates on rescued black bear sisters Juniper and Hazel! In this episode, their keeper Tara shares how the sisters have been settling in at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, what they've been up to lately, and how they're doing during torpor this winter. Learn how these once-tiny cubs are growing, exploring, and thriving in their new home — with plenty of sweet sister moments along the way. 

Dateline: February 6, 2026. 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 discussing my life and a really cool project I got to work on that could hopefully help with tree kangaroo conservation.Then we head to our headline story, discussing the recent story from China where a woman tried to take a selfie with a snow leopard and ended up getting attacked. Dr. Imogen Cancellare, the best name I've ever had on the podcast, joins us to discuss this situation.Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, the Denver Zoo, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Sydney Zoo, Mystic Aquarium, Hogle Zoo, SeaWorld Orlando, the Cincinnati Zoo, Melbourne Zoo, Tierpark Berlin, Brookfield Zoo, and more! Conservation News stories include a ban on hunting in Costa Rica, a look at human/animal conflict in India, and the definition of a new species. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

In this episode, we spotlight the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) — a unique online master's degree offered through Miami University and and Project Dragonfly in partnership with the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Designed for working professionals, the AIP blends web-based coursework with experiential learning at the Zoo, empowering students to lead environmental and community change through inquiry-driven projects and real-world collaboration.    Apply by February 15, 2026 to join the next cohort and take a major step toward advancing your career and impact.    Tune in to learn what makes this program special and how it could be the right fit for you.  

Lorena Mora-Mowry, host of the Latina Today podcast, interviews Osmary Coromoto Contreras Madriz, a Project Manager at Jostin Construction in Cincinnati, Ohio. During the interview, we learned about Osmary's upbringing, leadership abilities, and cultural heritage's impact on her current endeavors. She discussed her professional accomplishments and passion for construction. Osmary shared insights from her experience at Jostin Construction, a member of the Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati, on high-profile projects like the Cincinnati Convention Center Reinvention, FC Cincinnati's TQL Stadium, and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens' Elephant Trek. She highlighted her leadership qualities and impact in Cincinnati. Osmary is a finalist for the 2025 Allied Construction Industries' “She Builds Award” and offers guidance to those inspired by her work, especially in the Latino community.

What a pleasure it was to interview Alexa Ray Joel who's literally like a daughter to me! This superstar has just released 2 singles off her upcoming EP, Tales From A Winding Tower, as she talks all about the exciting process, plus what it was like growing up as the child of icons, Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley. She also shared what it was like working with her fiancé in her new music videos, plus Alexa could not stop gushing over her true soulmate, her rescue cat, Stella. On the subject of cats, we will be going live to the Cincinnati Zoo with our cat correspondent, Deborah Cribbs. Cat lovers everywhere, you do not want to miss this show!EPISODE NOTES: Singer, Songwriter, Pianist, and Cat Lover Extraordinaire - Alexa Ray JoelBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

Happy 9th Birthday, Fiona! Cincinnati Zoo's favorite hippo turns nine on January 24. In this special episode, Fiona's care team comes together to reminisce about their favorite Fiona moments and share an update on how she's doing today.

Get to know the new Zoo Director, Dave Jenike! Jenike has been integral to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's success in the three decades that he has been part of its history. He is known for his love of wildlife, commitment to education and dedication to working with communities to achieve wildlife conservation goals through co-existence. He has developed innovative programs to connect families and communities with wildlife. His focus on visitor experience has helped transform the Zoo, bringing together the best of a vibrant botanical garden with the wonder inspired by a wildlife encounter with a penguin or feeding a giraffe.

In this episode, we spotlight a conservation partnership between the Cincinnati Zoo and the Ohio Division of Wildlife to rescue and rehome native box turtles found in a demolition site. Learn how these turtles are being cared for—and why protecting local species matters.

In this episode, Keeper Tara from the Cincinnati Zoo and Keeper Erin from the Aquarium of the Pacific team up to introduce us to two special new sea otters, Chloe and Kevin. They share the otters' backstories, personalities, favorite toys and foods, and what goes into helping them grow strong and confident. Chloe is a retired 13-year-old female who served as a surrogate mom for orphaned sea otter pups later released back into the wild, while Kevin is a 1½-year-old male who stranded as a pup and was deemed non-releasable by the USFWS.

We are thankful for baby gorillas! In this special Thanksgiving episode, Team Leader Ashley Ashcraft and Keeper Shaina Baker share a heartwarming update on Gladys and her baby, Mboka Jo. Listen in as they talk about his latest milestones, the incredible care that goes into raising a growing gorilla, and what makes this mother–infant duo so special. It's a cozy, feel-good check-in perfect for the holiday season!

Join Keeper Jenna for a behind-the-scenes look at the Cincinnati Zoo's meerkat mob! Learn what it takes to care for these curious and social animals, how their group dynamics work, and the unique personalities that make each meerkat stand out. From foraging to teamwork, Jenna shares fun facts, daily routines, and insider stories from the meerkat habitat.

Thanks to Fleur, Yuzu, and Richard from NC for their suggestions this week! Further reading: World's rarest parrot, extinct in wild, hatches at zoo Kakapo recovery This Parrot Stood 3 Feet Tall and Ruled the Roost in New Zealand Forests 19 Million Years Ago The magnificent palm cockatoo: The gigantic kakapo: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. This week we have a bird episode, specifically some interesting parrots. Thanks to Fleur, Yuzu, and Richard from NC for their suggestions! Parrots are intelligent, social birds that are mostly found in tropical and subtropical parts of the world, but not always. Most parrots eat plant material exclusively, especially seeds, nuts, and fruit, but some species will eat insects and other small animals when they get the chance. Most parrots are brightly colored, but again, not always. And, unfortunately, most parrot species are endangered to some degree due to habitat loss, hunting for their feathers and for the pet trade, and introduced predators like cats and rats. All parrots have a curved beak that the bird uses to open nuts and seeds, but which also acts as a tool or even a third foot when it's climbing around in trees. All parrots have strong clawed feet that they also use to climb around and perch in trees, and to handle food and tools. Let's start with Yuzu's suggestions, the cockatoo and the parakeet. A parakeet is a small parrot, but it's a term that refers to a lot of various types of small parrots. This includes an extinct bird called the Carolina parakeet. It was small parrot that was common throughout a big part of the United States. It had a yellow and orange head and a green body with some yellow markings, and was about the size of a mourning dove or a passenger pigeon. Its story of extinction mirrors that of the passenger pigeon in many ways. The Carolina parakeet lived in forests and swamps in big, noisy flocks and ate fruit and seeds, but when European settlers moved in, turning forests into farmland and shooting birds that were considered pests, its numbers started to decline. In addition, the bird was frequently captured for sale in the pet trade and hunted for its feathers, which were used to decorate hats. By 1860 the Carolina parakeet was rare anywhere except the swamps of central Florida, and by 1904 it was extinct in the wild. The last captive bird died in the Cincinnati Zoo in 1918, which was not only the same zoo where the last passenger pigeon died in 1914, it was the same cage. It was declared extinct in 1939. The parakeet Yuzu is probably referencing is the budgie, or budgerigar. It's the one that's extremely common as a pet, and it's native to Australia. In the wild it's green and yellow with black markings, but the domestic version, which has been bred in captivity since the 1850s, can be all sorts of colors and patterns, including various shades of blue, yellow all over, white, and piebald, meaning the bird has patches of white on its body. The budgie can learn to repeat words and various sounds, especially if it's a young bird. I had two parakeets as a kid, named Dandelion and Sky so you can guess their colors, and neither learned to talk although I really tried to teach them. Some birds just aren't interested in mimicry, while others won't stop, especially if they get attention when they speak. In the wild, budgies live in flocks that will travel long distances to find food and water. The birds mostly eat grass seeds, especially spinifex, but will sometimes eat wheat, especially in areas where farmland has destroyed much of their wild food. They're social birds that are sometimes called lovebirds, although that's the name of a different type of bird too, because they will preen and feed their mates. Like many birds, the parakeet can see ultraviolet light, and their feathers glow in UV light. This makes them even more attractive to potential mates,

-The Final Flush "Old Guy Edition" for a Pair of Tix to the B-105 Toys for Tots Show with Parmalee!-The Bear Necessities for a 4-Pack of Tix to Bear Ridge at the Cincinnati Zoo!-The Dad Joke of the Day!-Flacco vs Rodgers: The Icy Hot Bowl! Do You Have a Better Name?-Good Vibes: That's a Big Pumpkin!-Help Me Find the King or Queen of Halloween!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

-The Final Flush for a Pair of Tix to the B-105 Toys for Tots Show Starring Parmalee!-The Bear Necessities for a 4-Pack of Tix to Bear Ridge at the Cincinnati Zoo!-The Dad Joke of the Day!-We're Looking for the King or Queen of Halloween! But, who's Big Boney Dave? LOL-Good Vibes: Operation Free Costumes is AWESOME!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

-The Final Flush "National Dessert Day Edition" for Tix to the B-105 Toys for Tots Show with Parmalee!-The Bear Necessities Game for a Four-Pack of Tix to Bear Ridge at the Cincinnati Zoo!-Why are We Eating all the Kid's Halloween Candy So Early? LOL-The Dad Joke of the Day!-Good Vibes: The Cheeseburger InitiativeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

-The Final Flush for a pair of tix to our B-105 Toys for Tots Show with Parmalee!-A Visit from my daughter and the Xavier Theatre Department!-The Bear Necessities Game for Tix to Bear Ridge at the Cincinnati Zoo!-Giving some heat to Beekeeper Bob!-The Dad Joke of the Day!-Good Vibes: The Falcon's Beak Ain't Broke Anymore!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

-The Final Flush for Four Tix to Jack-O-Lantern Glow at the Cincinnati Zoo!-The Dad Joke of the Week from Snappy Tomato Pizza!-If You Won Mega Millions, What Expensive Halloween Costume Would You Buy?-New B-105 Country Club Member Lori Thomas!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dateline: October 2, 2025. 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 very, very exciting announcement! Then that's followed by a second announcement that is also very exciting! Speaking of, if you can help with Shots for Spots, please do so here: https://kindest.com/831498-shots-for-spotsThen it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, The Los Angeles Zoo, The Wilds, the Fort Worth Zoo, Chester Zoo, Mulhouse Zoo, Columbus Zoo, Turtleback Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Zoo Knoxville, and the Cincinnati Zoo, plus all of the AZA Honors winners from the conference this year! Conservation News stories include a sad story about HPAI and an old story about tree kangaroos. And in Other News, we have a super hot shark threesome, apparently.ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Dateline: September 126, 2025. 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 talking about my life, and then remind you all to donate to Shots for Spots!  If you can help with Shots for Spots, please do so here: https://kindest.com/831498-shots-for-spotsOur headline story this week looks at the passing of animal trainer Ryan Easley, and how there seem to be two completely different takes on who this person was and what their legacy is. Then it's time for Zoo News stories featuring births from the St. Louis Zoo, Cincinnati Zoo, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the Central Park Zoo, Drusillas Park, and more! We say goodbye to animals at the Topeka Zoo, Denver Zoo, Central Florida Zoo, Milwaukee County Zoo, Dallas Zoo, and Bristol Zoo Project.We have additional Zoo News stories from Mote Marine Lab, Miami Seaquarium, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Roger Williams Park Zoo, and a wonderful quote from Jane Goodall. Conservation News stories include a cool solution for melting arctic ice, why rock stacking is dumb, a comedian helping tigers, and another rediscovery! And in Other News, we have a sweet story and a silly story.ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Dateline: September 19, 2025. 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 couple interesting emails I've received recently. If you can help with Shots for Spots, please do so here: https://kindest.com/831498-shots-for-spotsAnd if you work with great apes, please check out this survey: https://warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KB5xM0s0ToWbuSThen it's time for Zoo News stories from Dickerson Park Zoo, St. Louis Zoo, Sedgwick County Zoo, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Henry Vilas Zoo, Altina Wildlife Park, Elmwood Park Zoo, Longleat, the Cincinnati Zoo, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, the Smithsonian's National Zoo, New England Aquarium, the Buffalo Zoo, and more! Conservation News stories include a surprising bit of good news from the US House of Representatives, Scottish wildcat kitten births, a new form of bird-friendly glass, and a look at huge news for koalas. And in Other News, we have three crazy stories. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

In this episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales, we celebrate 150 years of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden with Director Thane Maynard. Thane reflects on the Zoo's incredible journey since its founding in 1875, sharing fascinating stories from the past and highlighting how far the Zoo has come. From its earliest days as one of the nation's first zoos to today's role as a leader in animal care, conservation, and sustainability, listeners will get an inside look at the milestones, challenges, and inspiring transformations that shaped the Zoo's legacy.

In the early 1800s, the Passenger Pigeon was one of the most abundant bird species in North America — possibly the world. But by 1910, the last surviving representative of the species was a bird called Martha at the Cincinnati Zoo. Despite attempts to revive the species through captive breeding programs, Martha outlived several unsuccessful suitors before succumbing to old age on September 1, 1914. Though today is a somber anniversary in the history of conservation, there's no better time than now to take action to protect birds.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.