Podcasts about elmwood park zoo

Dateline: June 13, 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 quick catch up on meeeeeeee!Our headline story this week heads back to the Natural Bridge Zoo, which should probably be renamed the Natural Disaster Zoo at this point. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from the National Aviary, Elmwood Park Zoo, Cape May County Zoo, the Bronx Zoo, and more.We then say goodbye to animals from Brookfield Zoo, Buttonwood Park Zoo, Happy Hollow Park Zoo, and more. We have additional Zoo News stories from SeaWorld Orlando, Sequoia Park Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, and more.Conservation News stories include all positive stories, including new ocean protections, new info about lizards, and more!And we skip Other News this week.ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Dateline: May 23, 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 quick catch up on meeeeeeee!Our headline story this week features three stories tied together to illustrate how easy it is for the anti-zoo movement to cause trouble online without any real reason, logic, or facts to go off of. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from ZooWorld, Idaho Falls Zoo, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, the Museum of Life and Science, Calgary Zoo, Zoo Goerlitz, the Jacksonville Zoo, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, and Port Moresby Nature Park.We then say goodbye to animals from Mill Mountain Zoo, Ecotarium, Bergen County Zoo, and Point Defiance Zoo.We have additional Zoo News stories from the Cincinnati Zoo, Hogle Zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo, St. Louis Zoo, Racine Zoo, and the Memphis Zoo. Conservation News stories are about Mountain Pygmy Possums, white noise machines getting rid of bats, a new species of caterpillar, and more! And in Other News, we go back to baseball and also talk about parrot names. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Dateline: February 14, 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 quick update about the SAFE Red Panda plan.Our headline story this week is...well, I'm not going to spoil it. But it's a STORY, y'all!We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from the Oregon Zoo, Shreveport Aquarium, Metro Richmond Zoo, Mystic Aquarium, and Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.We say goodbye to beloved animals at Elmwood Park Zoo, the Adelaide Zoo, the Tulsa Zoo, the Naples Zoo, ZooAtlanta, and Smithsonian's National Zoo.The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from Sedgwick County Zoo, Phoenix Zoo, Bronx Zoo, the San Francisco Zoo, and more.Then in Conservation News we have the latest ways Trump is trying to destroy environmental protections, jaguar migration, a look at the tiger population of India, an extension of the ivory ban in the UK, some concerning news about monarch butterflies, and one way climate change is actually a positive.In Other News we talk about pinnipeds in beds and such.  ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Birds of a Feather Talk TogetherA podcast on The Feather Thief - a true crime museum heist in search of bird feathersListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Dateline: January 17, 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 quick look Look at what I have coming up soon with my gigging life, and also some exciting podcast news!Our headline story this week is about a new study showing that sea pens may not be the best option for cetaceans currently in human care. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from The Prague Zoo, Lehigh Valley Zoo, Brevard Zoo, and Colchester Zoo! We say goodbye to beloved animals at WNC Nature Center, Beardsley Zoo, Zoo Knoxville, the Cincinnati Zoo, the Oklahoma City Zoo, and Elmwood Park Zoo. We also say goodbye to two amazing humans in the zoological world. The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from the San Francisco Zoo, Henry Vilas Zoo, the Calgary Zoo, New England Aquarium, Zoo New England, and Highland Wildlife ParkThen in Conservation News we talk about a new species of pangolin, grizzly bear populations in the US, and how ShellBank is saving sea turtles. In Other News we tackle a CGI chimp, a viral video, and a tubby tabby.ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Our Delaware Valley September 8, 2024  7:30AM 20 minutes of a 30-minute program Al Zone, Executive Director and CEO of Elmwood Park Zoo discusses the 100 anniversary year events, programming and new additions at the neighborhood landmark.  Created as a land trust in 1924, they grew from a facility for North and South American animals into a home for over 100 species from all over the globe including giraffes, zebras, bald and golden eagles, jaguars, and red pandas, a number of which are managed through an international Species Survival Plan.  They are one of only 230 institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.  He discussed the importance of this designation and how their work supports the conservation and protection of these animals and their habitats across the country.  To showcase their efforts a visit is narrated by their work in creating habitats, and allows guests to see feedings and even veterinary care.  He discussed how the zoo offers programming for all with zip-lines and beer gardens to make it a full day of activities.  The zoo pioneered inclusion for children and adults with autism or special needs and were the first zoo in the world to earn certification as a Certified Autism Center with special admission hours, sensory backpacks and guides and even adult changing tables.  They were the first to add pet-friendly programming and offer ‘Yappy Hour' events. To celebrate their anniversary there are centennial Saturdays the first Saturday of the month with special programming and early admittance for members.  The 100th Anniversary Gala will take place November 2 at the Oaks Expo Center, tickets are now on sale, as well as for the annual Beast of a Feast October 10th, featuring food stations and evening entertainment throughout the zoo.  For Halloween family fun there's Boo At The Zoo.   Elmwood Park Zoo is located at 1661 Harding Blvd. in Norristown, PA, for tickets, memberships and visiting information go to elmwoodparkzoo.org.

Dateline: August 30, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with the usual recap of my life. I'm playing a show. Yay! We then get into our headline story for the week. Sea Turtle Recovery, a sea turtle hospital located at Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey, was struck by lightning this week and suffered a fire. While all the turtles were saved by the incredible staff, the story is worth hearing and they need your help. The link to donate is: seaturtlerecovery.org . We also have two updates to stories from last week, including a correction.Then it's time for births, featuring a tree kangaroo joey at Zoo Miami, a rhino at Werribee Open Range Zoo, a new muntjac at Elmwood Park Zoo, a flamingo baby at Paington Zoo with two dads, and more! We also say goodbye to some incredible animals. We start off with a tribute to Anchor, one of the most amazing animals I've ever seen at any facility. We also discuss multiple deaths at the Jacksonville Zoo due to a disease outbreak, and say goodbye to a snow leopard at Hogle Zoo.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  We have justice for the dumb tiger lady, a new exhibit at the Seattle Aquarium, dog days at the San Antonio Zoo, a sad story out of the Toledo Zoo, and some props for the Maryland Zoo. In Conservation News, we talk about some good duck news, how a dog is helping save orcas, how to train reintroduced birds to migrate, and an update on the South African oil spill. In Other News, we talk about rattlesnakes and one of the rarest animals in the world. One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast Scientists, researchers, and community leaders discuss projects and progress in the IRL.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Today, the Safari heads back to our heart zoo...Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, PA! The zoo has a brand new entrance area with a new Welcome Center, new exhibits, a new Commissary and, most importantly, a new Vet Hospital! We talk to Michele all about her career and her growth at the zoo, how the new hospital space will impact animal care, how our buddy Slash the red panda is doing, why Elmwood Park Zoo is so good at breeding peccaries and porcupines, and so much more! EPISODE LINKS: @elmwoodparkzoo on socials elmwoodparkzoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod One Lagoon, One Voice: The Podcast Scientists, researchers, and community leaders discuss projects and progress in the IRL.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Wild Times: Wildlife EducationDiscover thrilling wildlife encounters, mysterious animals tales, and daring expeditions!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Dateline: July 12, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a quick reflection on my life recently, and then get to skip a headline story this week because my goodness do we have lots of births to cover!  We then get into our births for the week including red panda births at Seneca Park Zoo and Potter Park Zoo. We then get into other births including exciting new additions at the Columbus Zoo, Minnesota Zoo, Toledo Zoo, Virginia Zoo, Sydney Zoo, Denver Zoo, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, Tulsa Zoo, Welsh Mountain Zoo, Zoo Miami, Woodland Park Zoo, Bronx Zoo, Maryland Zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo, Altina Wildlife Park, Kansas City Zoo, Zoo Atlanta, Akron Zoo, and the National Zoo in Australia. I told you, it was a LOT of births! In deaths, we say goodbye to a very special frog, Bruce the bat-eared fox at the Columbus Zoo, and then dive into the EEHV issue currently ravaging the elephant population at the Dublin Zoo.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  We talk about giant pandas heading to Hong Kong, an adorable friendship at the Kansas City Zoo, the closure of the Houston Zoo due to Hurricane Beryl, the Philadelphia Zoo celebrating a monumental birthday, an interesting study about pangolin births from the Taipei Zoo, a new exhibit at Maritime Aquarium, more incredible wildlife rehab from the Oakland Zoo, and more!In Conservation News, we talk about sea turtle saviors in Mexico, how Conservation Imperatives could save thousands of species, and an interesting and controversial hunt. In Other News, we talk about a capybara parade, a cat with a doctorate, and an update on the potentially stolen P-horses we discussed a few weeks ago.  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  www.rossifari.com  patreon.com/rossifari  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTokBirds of a Feather Talk TogetherA podcast all about birds. Two bird experts, John Bates and Shannon Hackett, educate...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

A police officer who was shot at a traffic stop is on life support - what happened? Why was there a raucous crowd at a City Council hearing? And why is everyone so worked up over a highway sign? Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters break down the biggest news in Philadelphia this week. 0:00 Intro 2:07 Police officer shot in Kensington 7:39 Philadelphia marks National HIV Testing Day 13:10 Hearing on Mayor Parker's return-to-office policy for city workers erupts in cheers and boos 19:10 City Hall gets a glow-up 25:08 Elmwood Park Zoo expands with a new veterinary center 30:43 Where is “Cenrtal PA”? I-95 typo goes viral. Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm and Sunday mornings at 5am. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dateline: November 17, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  In Zoo News, we start our births and deaths, including a rhino at the Virginia Zoo, a koala at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, three tiger cubs at the Jacksonville Zoo, and more. We also say goodbye to an amazing Pallas' cat at Hogle Zoo and an Asian elephant at the St. Louis Zoo.We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, in which we talk about an elephant surviving EEHV at the Maryland Zoo, a shark born through parthenogenesis at Brookfield, an adorable enrichment exercise at Elmwood Park Zoo, the Oakland Zoo saving more cougar cubs, and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about an incredible find in Australia, the Biden Project's Willow Project looking to further destroy the arctic, and then a bunch of amazing conservation stories to make us feel better about that crappy one.And in Other News, we talk about John Oliver becoming a bird nerd, two new laws pertaining to kangaroos in New Hampshire, and a lion that escaped from a circus.TO HELP TRY TO STOP THE WILLOW PROJECT: Visit www.earthjustice.org or text WILLOW to 43428.ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Dateline: November 10, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  In Zoo News, we start with the biggest story of the week: The giant pandas have departed the National Zoo for their new homes in China. We then move on to our births and deaths, including the births of two giraffe in different places, the first birth of a rare bird species in North America at the Houston Zoo, two snow leopards at the Bronx Zoo, the only emperor penguin chick born in the US in over a decade, and more. We also say goodbye to one of the oldest lions in the AZA, an internet-famous sloth, the oldest male Grey's zebra in North America, and a very important human who made an impact at Zoo Atlanta and for golden lion tamarins in the wild.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, in which we talk about avian influenza vaccination trials for condors, a new program at Elmwood Park Zoo, four stories about elephants, a surprising voting result in Cincinnati, the Seattle Aquarium teaming up with Nintendo, incredible transparency from Sedgwick County Zoo, and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about saving pangolins, the latest spider species discovered in the US, more good sea turtle news, and a new theory about why orca pods are sinking boats.And in Other News, we talk about skunk patterns changing, a rare zebra, and polar bears living in houses!TO SUPPORT SAVE THE GOLDEN LION TAMARIN: Make donations at the following links in honor of Jennifer Mickelberg: PayPal: https://savetheliontamarin.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=718d85f8e3d530fc6844d027d&id=8bfc28a51f&e=e51c74b6bc Venmo: https://savetheliontamarin.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=718d85f8e3d530fc6844d027d&id=c9c8043e1b&e=e51c74b6bc ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Dateline: September 1, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  In Zoo News, we have a long section of birth announcements featuring red pandas, giant pandas, gharials at Fort Worth Zoo, beavers at San Diego, puffins, orangutans, mandrills, and more! We also talk about the passing of Mila the tiger, Tai the red panda cub, and others. Then we get into the meat of Zoo News, discussing four quick stories out of the Columbus Zoo, an amazing vet procedure being done at Elmwood Park Zoo, plans for International Red Panda Day at the Greensboro Science Center, how storms and bomb threats closed zoos this week, and SO much more!In Conservation News, we talk about water voles, an extinct bird being reintroduced in New Zealand, huge problems facing penguins, and more!And in Other News, we talk about the wolves of Yellowstone having toys, a celebrity cat adoption, and a guy getting pulled over with a bull in his passenger seat.ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Dateline: March 24, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  In Zoo News, we look at the Top Ten Lists from USA Today, including Best Zoos, Best Aquariums, Best Zoo Exhibits, and Best Botanical Gardens! We also talk about awards given to Brandywine Zoo and Aquarium of Niagara, new exhibits coming soon at Nashville and Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, the reopening of Elmwood Park Zoo, and so much more!In Conservation News, we get sad, mostly.And in Other News, we discuss bumble bee problem solving, a floating tortoise, and cocaine hippos! ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Today, the Safari heads back to my home zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo, to sit down with Event Manager Becky Bell. Becky is not only the Event Manager at the zoo, but is also the person who planned my recent wedding with my now-wife and I. And let's just say that Zoë and I were either not very easy, or way too easy, depending on how you look at it. This episode is a LOT of fun...we talk about what it's like to plan events at a zoo, how the various departments coordinate, and we have a bunch of animal stories in here...but it's also a really fun look at what it was like working with Zoë and I on this event, and how our focus may have been slightly different than that of most people Becky works with! EPISODE LINKS: @elmwoodparkzoo on social media www.elmwoodparkzoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod and hear bonus audio from this episode! rossifari.com @rossifari on social media @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Jenn & Bill share ideas of fun things to do around the Delaware Valley this weekend, November 18-20, 2022, including Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square, LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo, Grand Illumination Celebration and Gingerbread Display at Peddler's Village, Wild Lights at the Elmwood Park Zoo, A Longwood Christmas at Longwood Gardens, the National Dog Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Wine and Food Festivals and more.

Today, the Safari heads back to my home zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo, to sit down with Kara Kulak, a keeper who is working at the new, still unopened exhibit at the zoo: Harmony Hideaway! This exhibit features an absolutely sassy sloth named Liana, a red footed tortoise named Hank, and a bunch of amazing ducks you're sure to fall in love with!  The episode features a great interview and also some time spent on exhibit, meeting the animals and getting to hear from many, including one very special duck! EPISODE LINKS: @elmwoodparkzoo on social media www.elmwoodparkzoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod www.rossifari.com @rossifari on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Andie faced her biggest fear yesterday- BIRDS! Andie, Dave and Kara visited the Elmwood Park Zoo yesterday where Andie came into contact with THREE different birds! She tells us all about her frightening experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andie is about to face her biggest fear- BIRDS! Andie, Dave and Kara are heading over to the Elmwood Park Zoo today where Andie will visit THREE different bird encounters. Listeners call in to share their frightening experiences.  Will Andie be able to concur her fear and participate in the interactions? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

今回は ＜Elmwood Park Zoo is showing off its new baby sloth.（エルムウッド動物公園では、ナマケモノの新たな赤ちゃんを公開しています。）＞ というニュースから、「show off」を学びます。

Welcome to a very special edition of The Lion's Den Podcast from The Trail of the Jaguar at Elmwood Park Zoo with CEO and Executive Director Al Zone to hear how his strategic leadership and partnering with @1seodigital saved the zoo and helped it grow exponentially in recent years. Tune in to hear how EPZ pivoted during the pandemic to continue serving the Montgomery County community after 97 years in operation!#LFG #DigitalLion #ElmwoodParkZoo #Montco #Philadelphia #NonProfit #DigitalMarketing #VirtualLearning #Community #Leadership #1SEO Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i9tCPAfhwhYKeep up with The Lion's Den! Visit our website: https://digitallion.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LancebachmanndigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LanceBachmannTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/LanceBachmannClick here to find The Lion's Den podcast on all of your favorite platforms like #Spotify and #ApplePodcasts:https://lionsden.buzzsprout.com/

The Safari heads back to our home zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo, but with a sexy twist! I've decided to turn Valentine's Day into Valentine's Week and bring you Rossifari After Dark. Mating is a huge part of life at the zoo, and this episode does a deep dive into what that looks like in the animal kingdom. This episode is fun, irreverent, and full of good information. It may not, however, be suitable for all ears. SHOW NOTES: @elmwoodparkzoo on Insta and Facebook www.elmwoodparkzoo.org ROSSIFARI NOTES: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari rossifari.redbubble.com @rossifari on Facebook and Insta

Eric Donovan the Director of Operations at Elmwood Park Zoo calls the Andie Summers show! Donovan talks about the exciting new holiday themed changes happening at the zoo.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura the Director of Education at Elmwood Park Zoo calls into the Andie Summers Show! Laura talks about her position at the zoo and how she helps connect people to the animals.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate the Behavioral Husbandry Coordinator at Elmwood Park Zoo Calls the Andie Summers Show! Kate talks about training the exotic animals including Inka the jaguar to take injections voluntarily. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for the final episode of The Rossifari Spooky Spectacular, a look at some of the most iconic Halloween animals that can be found in zoos. In this episode, I sit down with Marisa Hadley, a conservation educator at Elmwood Park Zoo who talks to me all about those incredibly large spiders known as tarantulas. Will my arachnophobia win out, or will I actually handle and interact with a tarantula? Find out by tuning in! Also, check out Elmwood Park Zoo @elmwoodparkzoo on social media elmwoodparkzoo.org and search them on YouTube for amazing content, including a Zoo School Live featuring Rosie, the tarantula featured in today's episode! Also remember rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari rossifari.redbubble.com and @rossifari on social media!

The Safari continues to sit down at Elmwood Park Zoo to discuss some of the most iconic animals associated with Halloween! In this case, we talk to Laura Soder, the manager of ambassador animal engagement at Elmwood Park Zoo, with a specific focus on her time hand-raising Banshee the barn owl. Come for the owl physiology and animal training information, stay for the jokes and the fun spooky intro! Also, stick around to the end to hear exactly what Banshee has to say about everything, as Laura and I go in with him to feed him some mouse and get an up-close look at this incredible animal! Check out Elmwood Park Zoo @elmwoodparkzoo on social media www.elmwoodparkzoo.orgAnd search YouTube for their incredible content! Also make sure you hit up rossifari.compatreon.com/rossifari rossifari.redbubble.com for merch and @rossifari on the socials for pics and additional info!

Today, the Safari heads back to my favorite home zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo, to start a three episode Halloween arc! We are going to be looking at some of the animals closely associated with Spooky Season, including bats and snakes (this episode), owls (next episode) and tarantulas (the third episode). Today's conversation is with Kelsey Castrogiovanni, a keeper who takes care of bats, snakes, and many other amazing animals at the zoo, both spooky and not! Check out Elmwood Park Zoo @elmwoodparkzoo on social media www.elmwoodparkzoo.org And search for their YouTube page for amazing videos! Also, check out @rossifari on the socials rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari to support the podrossifari.redbubble.com for merch

Keeper Chats: South American Coati by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Great Horned Owl by Elmwood Park Zoo

This episode, the Safari heads back home for a little bit! I spend time talking to Laura Houston, the Director of Education at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, PA, right by where I live. You'll hear some great stories about ambassador animals and a new otter, but you'll also get some insight into a lot of the stuff that happens in zoo administration! You can check out Elmwood Park Zoo online at www.elmwoodparkzoo.org and on Instagram @emlwoodparkzoo. And don't forget to hit up www.rossifari.com, @rossifari on the social medias, www.patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod, and rossifari.redbubble.com for show and photography merch!

Keeper Chats: Woodrat by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Eastern Box Turtle by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Bats by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Alligator by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Birds Of Paradise by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Chuckwallas by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Stinkpot Turtle by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Terrapin by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Donkey by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Barred Owl by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Frogs by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Tamarins by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Jacob Sheep by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Jaguar by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Montezuma Quail by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Ocelot by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: North American Porcupines by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Golden Eagles by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Bald Eagles by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Elk by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Black Footed Ferret by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Bison by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Saki Monkey by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Zebra by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Chickens by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: North American River Otter by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Prairie Dog by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Muscovy Duck by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Peregrine Falcon by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Turkey Vulture by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Red Panda by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Red Tailed Hawk by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Bobcat by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Giraffes by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Gila Monster by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Peccary by Elmwood Park Zoo

Keeper Chats: Green Iguana by Elmwood Park Zoo

Diamondback Terrapin by Elmwood Park Zoo

Green Iguana by Elmwood Park Zoo

Gila Monsters by Elmwood Park Zoo

Donkeys by Elmwood Park Zoo

Black Vulture by Elmwood Park Zoo

Opposum by Elmwood Park Zoo

Screech Owl by Elmwood Park Zoo

Tango by Elmwood Park Zoo

Velveteen Lop Rabbit by Elmwood Park Zoo

Savannah Monitor by Elmwood Park Zoo

Gopher Tortoise by Elmwood Park Zoo

Parrots by Elmwood Park Zoo

Goats by Elmwood Park Zoo

Great Horned Owl by Elmwood Park Zoo

Giraffes by Elmwood Park Zoo

EPZ Staff Are Busy Bees by Elmwood Park Zoo

Welcome! by Elmwood Park Zoo

Cockatoo by Elmwood Park Zoo

Quest for the Best by Elmwood Park Zoo

Thank you for supporting Elmwood Park Zoo! by Elmwood Park Zoo

Porcupine by Elmwood Park Zoo

Bald Eagles by Elmwood Park Zoo

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Welcome to Episode 071, with Al Zone, Executive Director and CEO of The Elmwood Park Zoo Want to SEE something awesome?  You can also watch this episode's video, which was recorded live, with Al from the Elmwood Park Zoo (with some friends in the background) by checking it out on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/PDUWk3Hut6I Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE! About Al Zone Al Zone is the former owner of Zone Entertainment and joined the Elmwood Park Zoo as the business manager in September of 2011, and shortly thereafter became the interim Executive Director in January of 2012, after Bill Konstant resigned to to focus on a career in conservation. The rest, as they say, is history. With Al's new marketing strategies Elmwood's memberships skyrocketed, and revenue soared, which led the Zoo's board of directors’ to offer Al a permanent position in May of 2012. As you listen to this episode, it will not take you long to see why Al's leadership helped the Elmwood Park Zoo become ultra successful, and build partnerships with Temple University, the Philadelphia Eagles, and Chapman Auto Group. About the Elmwood Park Zoo The mission of the Elmwood Park Zoo is to foster an appreciation for wildlife and the environment that will inspire active participation in conservation. Elmwood Park Zoo was established in 1924 when a local farmer transferred 16 acres and a small menagerie to the Borough of Norristown. Today, the zoo is owned and operated by the Norristown Zoological Society, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster an appreciation for wildlife and the environment that will inspire active participation in conservation. Under the Society’s careful management, Elmwood Park Zoo has attained the elite status as one of only 230 institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Zoo’s accreditation was renewed in September, 2016. Visit the Elmwood Park Zoo (or to donate): https://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/ ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: • How Al got the Elmwood Park Zoo out of debt and back to a profitable organization • The methods Al used to get buy-in from his entire team to innovate the Zoo's branding • How Al studied his target audience, and what he did to ensure they were having the best experience they could • What is Al's past prepared him to reshape the Elmwood Park Zoo's business offerings and exhibits • The methods Al used to build partnerships with Temple University, the Philadelphia Eagles, and Chapman Auto Group • How you can get involved in helping the Elmwood Park Zoo PRODUCTION CREDITS: This Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was produced, edited, and hosted by Tony Lopes, REMOTELY (because we are obeying the COVID-19 isolation orders) in Philadelphia. The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by Lopes Law LLC (www.LopesLawLLC.com). Follow us on: • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • LinkedIn

Welcome to Episode 071, with Al Zone, Executive Director and CEO of The Elmwood Park Zoo Want to SEE something awesome?  You can also watch this episode's video, which was recorded live, with Al from the Elmwood Park Zoo (with some friends in the background) by checking it out on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/PDUWk3Hut6I Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE! About Al Zone Al Zone is the former owner of Zone Entertainment and joined the Elmwood Park Zoo as the business manager in September of 2011, and shortly thereafter became the interim Executive Director in January of 2012, after Bill Konstant resigned to focus on a career in conservation. The rest, as they say, is history. With Al's new marketing strategies Elmwood's memberships skyrocketed, and revenue soared, which led the Zoo's board of directors’ to offer Al a permanent position in May of 2012. As you listen to this episode, it will not take you long to see why Al's leadership helped the Elmwood Park Zoo become ultra successful, and build partnerships with Temple University, the Philadelphia Eagles, and Chapman Auto Group. About the Elmwood Park Zoo The mission of the Elmwood Park Zoo is to foster an appreciation for wildlife and the environment that will inspire active participation in conservation. Elmwood Park Zoo was established in 1924 when a local farmer transferred 16 acres and a small menagerie to the Borough of Norristown. Today, the zoo is owned and operated by the Norristown Zoological Society, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster an appreciation for wildlife and the environment that will inspire active participation in conservation. Under the Society’s careful management, Elmwood Park Zoo has attained the elite status as one of only 230 institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.  The Zoo’s accreditation was renewed in September, 2016. Visit the Elmwood Park Zoo (or to donate): https://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/ ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: How Al got the Elmwood Park Zoo out of debt and back to a profitable organization The methods Al used to get buy-in from his entire team to innovate the Zoo's branding How Al studied his target audience, and what he did to ensure they were having the best experience they could What is Al's past prepared him to reshape the Elmwood Park Zoo's business offerings and exhibits The methods Al used to build partnerships with Temple University, the Philadelphia Eagles, and Chapman Auto Group How you can get involved in helping the Elmwood Park Zoo PRODUCTION CREDITS: This Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was produced, edited, and hosted by Tony Lopes, REMOTELY (because we are obeying the COVID-19 isolation orders) in Philadelphia.  The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by Lopes Law LLC (www.LopesLawLLC.com). Follow us on: • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • LinkedIn

Welcome to Episode 071, with Al Zone, Executive Director and CEO of The Elmwood Park ZooWant to SEE something awesome?  You can also watch this episode's video, which was recorded live, with Al from the Elmwood Park Zoo (with some friends in the background) by checking it out on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/PDUWk3Hut6IDon't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE!About Al Zone Al Zone is the former owner of Zone Entertainment and joined the Elmwood Park Zoo as the business manager in September of 2011, and shortly thereafter became the interim Executive Director in January of 2012, after Bill Konstant resigned to focus on a career in conservation. The rest, as they say, is history.With Al's new marketing strategies Elmwood's memberships skyrocketed, and revenue soared, which led the Zoo's board of directors’ to offer Al a permanent position in May of 2012. As you listen to this episode, it will not take you long to see why Al's leadership helped the Elmwood Park Zoo become ultra successful, and build partnerships with Temple University, the Philadelphia Eagles, and Chapman Auto Group.About the Elmwood Park ZooThe mission of the Elmwood Park Zoo is to foster an appreciation for wildlife and the environment that will inspire active participation in conservation.Elmwood Park Zoo was established in 1924 when a local farmer transferred 16 acres and a small menagerie to the Borough of Norristown. Today, the zoo is owned and operated by the Norristown Zoological Society, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster an appreciation for wildlife and the environment that will inspire active participation in conservation. Under the Society’s careful management, Elmwood Park Zoo has attained the elite status as one of only 230 institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Zoo’s accreditation was renewed in September, 2016.Visit the Elmwood Park Zoo (or to donate): https://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED:• How Al got the Elmwood Park Zoo out of debt and back to a profitable organization• The methods Al used to get buy-in from his entire team to innovate the Zoo's branding• How Al studied his target audience, and what he did to ensure they were having the best experience they could• What is Al's past prepared him to reshape the Elmwood Park Zoo's business offerings and exhibits• The methods Al used to build partnerships with Temple University, the Philadelphia Eagles, and Chapman Auto Group• How you can get involved in helping the Elmwood Park ZooPRODUCTION CREDITS:This Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was produced, edited, and hosted by Tony Lopes, REMOTELY (because we are obeying the COVID-19 isolation orders) in Philadelphia. The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by Lopes Law LLC (www.LopesLawLLC.com).

On today's show, Tim welcomes Focus on the Family's Plugged In's Adam Holz to the show to discuss his new role as host of the program, starting February 3, as well as what Plugged In is all about, how our technologically advanced culture today can hurt children and Christian families, and the content he plays at home and he deems appropriate for family. Then, Tim hosts the rest of the program with very special guests: his daughters, Tessa, Tori, Theodora, and very close family friend Julia. Tori celebrated her 14th birthday yesterday and Tim and his daughters share stories from the birthday celebration, as well as Tessa, Theodora, and Julia sharing stories from their childhood and business ideas they have in mind. Lastly, the show ends with the famous Now THAT'S Punny! segment, with the girls telling the puns. This show is a lot of laughs, lightness, and love! Make sure to tune in live weekdays 4-5 pm ET on AM 560 WFIL!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Sue Shilling spoke to Laura Houston, Educational Director at the Elmwood Park Zoo. In 2018, they became the 1st autism certified zoo in the nation. Since then, they have added so much more for various audiences. Laura speaks about some of their wonderful programs.

Jim and I are joined by Eliot Shorr-Parks to discuss the Eagles, Carson Wentz, Doug Pederson and the NFC East. We also talk about the dangers of doing TV and radio appearances, Twitter trolls, stalking, and, of course, Apple. Sponsors: Tapped Craft Beer Festival: The Tapped Craft Beer Festival, the ultimate craft beer festival, will be held at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown on Saturday, September 24. There will be two four-hour sessions– one starting at 11 a.m. and another at 5 p.m. There will be over 100 beer, wine and cider tastings, as well as great food offerings and animal encounters throughout the zoo’s 16 acres. You can get tickets at TappedFest.com/Philly. Draft Kings: Join our Crossing Broad league and compete in weekly contests against other Crossing Broad readers. This week, there is a $500 FREEROLL. The top 75 finishers win money. Create your team here.

Jim and I discuss the Sam Bradford trade and Carson Wentz becoming the starter. Brought to you by Tapped Craft Beer Festival at the Elmwood Park Zoo on Saturday, September 24. There will be over 100+ beer, wide and cider tastings, as well as great food and animal encounters. For tickets, visit TappedFest.com/Philly.

Two of our Elmwood Park Zoo keepers, Cierra and Eric, share their thoughts about the brand new Frog Watch USA branch coming to the zoo, fun facts about bald and golden eagles, and their "keeper secrets"!