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Susan Altrui has worked for the Little Rock Zoo since 2005, but it wasn't until director Mr. Mike Blakely announced his retirement in 2020 that she moved from head of marketing to become the acting director. Later she cemented her role when the late City Manager Bruce Moore promoted Susan to the full-time position of Arkansas's Little Rock Zoo director. Little Rock is lucky to have such an accredited Zoo. Interestingly, it is the largest family destination in Arkansas, conveniently located in the center of the State, and in the heart of the Capitol City. The Zoo not only cares for over 500 animals, but also provides inspiration, education, and conservation programs that grow a passion for animals and a respect for all living things. Update: In January 2025, Susan moved to the position of City Manager for Little Rock.

It's consulting time! Chris is back at the Little Rock Zoo working with a team of eight trainers from around the zoo to get everyone working with people and animals they don't normally get a chance to, with the hopes that it might help them be better "training trainers" for new staff in the future! This has meant a lot of conversations about how you should decide what to do next during training sessions, and so we're rolling back out an episode from 2022 (#115, for those counting) that helps people to make that decision based on a very simple question: is your animal doing what you want? If you have a shout-out you'd like us to share, a question or a topic you'd like us to discuss, or a suggestion for a guest we should have on the show, let us know at podcast@naturalencounters.com!

The shocking resurrection of the long-extinct 'Dire Wolf.' Also, new research shows many women don't realize they are experiencing menopause symptoms. Plus, the results of the baby name poll for Little Rock Zoo's newest gorilla. And Bradley Whitford stops by to talk 'The Handmaid's Tale.' 

Dateline: January 24, 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 by welcoming a new Patron, and discussing the Patron sticker program! Our headline story this week is me ranting about politics. You can skip to 14 minutes and 10 seconds in to avoid it. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from The Toledo Zoo, The National Aquarium, and The Indianapolis Zoo.We say goodbye to beloved animals at Zoo Miami, the National Zoo, Brevard Zoo, the St. Louis Zoo, and the Pittsburgh Zoo. The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from Seneca Park Zoo, the Maryland Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the Little Rock Zoo, the Adelaide Zoo, and some extra fun Zoo News stories.Then in Conservation News we talk about the unconventional growth of the Arctic fox population, an update on avian influenza, an assessment of wolves in Yellowstone after 30 years, and a look at the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. In Other News we find out that cuttlefish are even more impressive than I thought, and discuss how a prosthetic penis derailed the career of a falconer.ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Dateline: July 19, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a quick update on my life and then head to our headline story, which is a look at the economic effect of accredited zoos and aquariums on their local economies! For this, we take a look at a recent economic development that happened because of the growth of the Greensboro Science Center!  We then get into our births for the week including a tree kangaroo joey at the Bronx Zoo, a new spoonbill at Zoo Tampa, a colobus monkey at Zoo New England, a very special birth at the Prague Zoo, a new orangutan at the Philly Zoo, and a new penguin at the Kansas City Zoo!We also say goodbye to some incredible animals including a chimpanzee at the Edinburgh Zoo, an old kangaroo at Columbus, a beloved giraffe at the Sacramento Zoo, an old eagle at the Denver Zoo, and more.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  We talk about a new exhibit at the National Aquarium, a strike at Zoo de Granby, new animals joining the fold at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Columbus, and Stone Zoo, plans for the future at Akron and Brookfield Zoo, an elephant entering hospice care at the Little Rock Zoo, and more! In Conservation News, we talk about sea turtle nesting season, a mass stranding of whales, and a technological advancement in collaring wolves!  In Other News, we talk about AI, animals on roadways, and more! ROSSIFARI LINKS:  www.rossifari.com  patreon.com/rossifari  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTokSKIN TO IT PodcastWelcome to Skin to It.Your guide to healthy skin. Join us on our journey as...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Susan Altrui has worked for the Little Rock Zoo since 2005, but it wasn't until director Mr. Mike Blakely announced his retirement in 2020 that she moved from head of marketing to become the acting director. Later she cemented her role when the late City Manager Bruce Moore promoted Susan to the full-time position of Arkansas's Little Rock Zoo director. Little Rock is lucky to have such an accredited Zoo. Interestingly, it is the largest family destination in Arkansas, conveniently located in the center of the State, and in the heart of the Capitol City. The Zoo not only cares for over 500 animals, but also provides inspiration, education, and conservation programs that grow a passion for animals and a respect for all living things.

The state motto of Arkansas is "Regnat populus" - Latin for "the people rule" - and you know what? The people here DO rule! Chris sits down with Hannah Baker, Sydney Byrd, LeeAnn Goette, and Kate Neal from Little Rock Zoo to talk about all the fun training going on during Chris' 10-day consulting stint, the ways we've all learned to help build (and avoid degrading) trust with animals, fun stuff coming up for the zoo in the near future, and the awesomeness of pouched rats. Happy 100th birthday, Little Rock Zoo!  If you have a suggestion for a question, topic, or guest you'd like to hear on a future episode of the show, let us know at podcast@naturalencounters.com! --------------------------------- The TEC Talk Podcast is proud to be sponsored by Audible.com! To support the show and get a free 30-day trial of everything Audible has to offer, visit http://www.audibletrial.com/tectalk- thanks Audible!

Dateline: March 22, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  Our Headline Story of the Week is the release of the USA Today Top 10 lists for Best Zoo, Best Zoo Exhibit, and Best Safari Park!We then get back on track with our births and deaths. We have a whole bunch to cover, including a new okapi at the Dallas Zoo, twin blue eyed black lemurs at the Little Rock Zoo, two pelicans born at the Phoenix Zoo, a new baboon at the Oakland Zoo, a kiwi chick born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, a wolverine kit at ZooMontana, a little blue penguin at the Cincinnati Zoo, and more! In deaths, we say goodbye to a young red panda at Zoo Atlanta, a cheetah at Phoenix, a giraffe at Riverbanks Zoo, a river otter at the Detroit Zoo, and golden lion tamarin at Beardsley Zoo, and more. We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, including two really interesting studies, a Quarters for Conservation milestone for Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, new wildlife conservation programs from the Denver Zoo, March of the Penguin Madness, penguin acupuncture, training a gorilla on how to be a mom, the medical journey of a young lion at Lincoln Park Zoo, and much more!In Conservation News, we talk about two animal reintroductions, why speakers can help save coral, and another look at why conservation communication matters. In Other News, we share two alligator stories.ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Dateline: December 8, 2023. 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 our episode talking to Bekah Robinson and Carolyn Mikulskis of the Greensboro Science Center about the Winter Wonderlights event they are hosting most evenings this month at the zoo. We talk about it in specific terms, and also in broad terms...why DO zoos have these types of events? What effect do they have on the animals? Do we know? Do we consider that? Get all your answers here! In Zoo News, we start with our births, including slow loris babies at the Little Rock Zoo, a baby orangutan at the Columbus Zoo, and a very special giraffe birth at the Seneca Park Zoo! We also say goodbye to a young red panda at Hogle Zoo, a very special cougar at Stone Zoo, and then two people...one who helped shape Zoo Atlanta as we know it, and one who was a friend of the pod and helped the Cape May County Zoo grow into the amazing place it is today. We then move on to our other Zoo News stories: Aaron Paul of Breaking Bad fame has a story from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, a great legal outcome at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, an amazing array of conservation projects launching from the Columbus Zoo, a roadside zoo losing a kangaroo, and the amusing tale of its return, and..apparently...Fiona, the musical! In Conservation News, we talk about steps being taken to save two species that have been rediscovered after previously being believed to be extinct, and how a company is planning on bringing back the dodo bird.And in Other News, we talk about a javelina with a taste for McDonalds.TO HELP ME HELP LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO GET RED PANDAS: https://gofund.me/2f33cfbdROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

On this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife podcast, your host Trey Reid will be sitting down with Susan Altrui, the Director of the Little Rock Zoo, and Casey Brewster, An AGFC Conservation Technician to talk about a joint project in conserving the Eastern Collared Lizard in Arkansas.

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In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with famed artists D. Arthur Wilson and Lisa Wilson of Wilson Signature Collection Fine Art Gallery. We talk about how they both got started on their art journey and the origin of Rhupert by D. Arthur. More about D. Arthur Willson Embarking in the fourth decade on his artistic journey, D. Arthur Wilson constantly marvels at the adventure his life has become.   Born and raised near Dayton, Ohio and the son of an artist, his self-taught career began at the tender age of three with his first painting.  It is appropriate to assume that the wild heart of the artist wandered throughout a series of artistic styles before settling with his passion and self-defined style of “Wild Expressionism”. Moving from coast to coast as a quick sketch portrait artist allowed Wilson to explore the people and places that would eventually lead him to that first painting in his definitive style: the inaugural tiger, up close and personal that sold while on the easel before its completion. Since then, Wilson has created thousands of originals that capture the souls of the exotic, alluring beasts.  Rendered on European Suede Mat Board with specific application of pastel, Conte' crayon and charcoal, each is a masterpiece for generations to appreciate. Wilson's passion is not only for the wild menagerie that he paints, but for the preservation and conservation efforts as well.  His affiliations include Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Tippi Hedron's Shambala Preserve, SEE-North Raptor Education and Rehabilitation Center, The Digit Fund, Mission Wolf, Nebraska Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Henry Doorly Zoo, Denver Zoo, Little Rock Zoo, Cheetah Conservation Fund, and is included in Who's Who in America.  Wilson's wild menagerie spans the globe with private and corporate collections around the world, and one animal in particular rose to the surface as his own character over a decade ago.  "Rhupert the Ostrich" emerged as D. Arthur's Wacky Philosopher and Lovable Icon and has collectors in all 50 states as well as numerous countries.  Rhupert's pure and positive message is one that Wilson lives on a daily basis:  "Be Yourself".  and in the words of Oscar Wilde, "Life Is Too Important To Be Taken Seriously".  Rhupert is a metaphor about the Human Condition, always reminding us to simply Be Ourselves, because quite frankly, everyone else is already taken! Wilson states:  “One of the most challenging undertakings a person can face, is to find out who you are, be who you are and then share who you are”. More about Lisa Wilson “…a dramatic blend of levity and profound depth, balanced with sensitivity and passion…”  This describes Abstract Expressionist, Lisa, to those who know her, and those who don't …yet.   An artist for most of her life, her definitive style of Expressionism evolved from her experience, passion and love of life the beauty they have offered.  Each dramatic work of art is a prayer; an offering surrendered in a spirit of innocent play and exploration.  A  Meditation…  Rendered in oil, acrylic, sculpting mediums and a multitude of color, on board, gold leaf or fine art acrylic, each Masterpiece begins to breathe.   With passionate relief, its topography unveils itself in a process upwards.    A journey of the soul, this artistic adventure has produced extraordinary images that evoke a primal reaction from Lisa's audience, collectors coast to coast and abroad, stirring their hearts and sparking the imagination. Contemporary, yet soulfully introspective, one needs only to pause and let her paintings speak;  to quiet their souls for just this moment, communicate in the language of the heart. An only child, she was fortunate to have endless artistic influences in her life that perpetuated a steady creative flow, beginning with the inspiration of her mother, an accomplished vocalist; her encouragement directly affected Lisa's ability to push through, discover, and find  her creative self.  As a result, Lisa  would spend hours creating, drawing, painting and immerse herself in art of every form.   An accomplished dancer, musician and vocalist, Lisa allowed the creative force to come forth and to flourish.   The joy of her family, the thrill experienced from raising her sons, living throughout the country, and experiencing the different rhythms of people have also been a major contributor to her perception and presentation of her art.    As a result, Lisa's paintings grace  homes and corporations internationally and throughout the country. "Art is in the perception; and my art would be shallow without the tapestry of love and relationships that make my life so rich— thus contributing to the final outcome on the canvas.”   Website:  https://artgonewildstudios.comGallery Website:  https://www.wilsonsignaturecollection.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/wilson_signature_collection/

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If you're enjoying the content, please drop a like, comment, and subscribe! Check out our new clips channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9KPTBSzEkPmwCmo9FL_ulg Greg Genuardi graduated from UMW in 2018 with a degree in Psychology. He is currently an Animal Ambassador Keeper at the Little Rock Zoo in Arkansas, where he works with Penguins, Birds of Prey, Mammals, and Reptiles as well as educating the public about conservation efforts for these species. Greg's IG - @g_genuardi Little Rock Zoo - www.littlerockzoo.com AZA website - www.aza.org ______________________ Follow us! @worldxppodcast Instagram - https://bit.ly/3eoBwyr @worldxppodcast Twitter - https://bit.ly/2Oa7Bzm Spotify - http://spoti.fi/3sZAUTG Apple Podcasts - http://apple.co/30uGTny Google Podcasts - http://bit.ly/3v8CF2U Anchor - http://bit.ly/3qGeaH7 YouTube - http://bit.ly/3rxDvUL #zoo #zookeepers #zookeeper #zoology #animalbehavior #animalrehab #veterinarian #animaleducation #animals #wildlife #podcastshow #longformpodcast #longformpodcast #podcasts #podcaster #newpodcast #podcastshow #podcasting #newshow #worldxppodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support

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Arkansas weighs in on new Supreme Court Justice; No federal assistance to Northwest Arkansas after last month's tornado; The Little Rock Zoo is taking precautions against bird flu; active COVID cases are back over a thousand; A longtime officer with the North Little Rock Police Department has died

Arkansas coronavirus cases are rising again; Central Arkansas Water is ready; A Malvern woman was killed in a fiery car crash in Hot Spring County; A baby eastern black rhinoceros was born at the Little Rock Zoo; A Springdale native won Musician of the Year

“Fixing animals and being a voice for them when they don't have one and feeling like I make a difference in an animal's life is more rewarding to me than anything else in the world. And that's why I really got interested the most in veterinary medicine.”Our guest today is Patrick Douglas. Patrick is a certified veterinary technician. After a few years in private practice, he decided to relocate to Arkansas. He'd always wanted to work at a zoo, and saw they had an opening at the Little Rock Zoo. He figured it wouldn't hurt to put his name out there and applied. After several interviews, the job of his dreams was his! We learn what his day to day activities look like, what has surprised him the most and just how awesome his job really is! We cannot wait to share this journey with you!Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

Ep 258 | Aired 8/20/2021 Today's interview on Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoy is a replay with Executive Artistic Director Mr. William Trice, savior of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock, Arkansas who, at the time of the interview, was making big plans for a fall/winter season comeback, with no knowledge that a world-wide pandemic was looming just ahead. Many of you may remember that ominous day, April 24, 2018, when The Rep announced its suspension of future productions, citing financial difficulties. The citizens of Arkansas were shocked and dismayed. Since Cliff Baker's 1976 founding of The Rep, we've all come to love and take for granted this mainstay in our community. It's been a springboard for local thespians seeking a career in acting and brought exceptional talent to our state as it produced top notch dramas, musicals and comedies, 200 nights a year. In addition to entertaining us for over 40 years, The Rep has offered creative, educational classes to our youth. Trice is an Arkansas native, Broadway play producer, three-time Tony award winner and five- time Tony Award nominee with a background in business analysis. What?! That's both sides of the brain! If anybody has the chops to turn around our beloved theatre, it's him. learn why Will left his successful career in New York City, what he sees for the future of the Arkansas Rep and how he plans to turn it around and sustain it for years to come. Update: Will is doing just that with his outdoor theatre production at the Little Rock Zoo and other area parks. Keep an eye on The Rep's website for an upcoming production schedule.

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Podcast: 03/14/20: How COVID-19 Is Impacting Non-Profit Events and Fundraising. On Giving's Chief Medical Expert, Dr. Riley Lipshitz, MD and Susan Altrui, Director of Little Rock Zoo and Association of Zoos & Aquariums Member join the Jennifer's for an in-depth discussion on Coronavirus - Covid-19 including the most up to date data on the virus as well as well as best practices on determining whether or not to cancel or hold your upcoming fundraising event, cancel, or reschedule. This session is Part 1 of a multi-session giving up to date data regarding this worldwide pandemic. A twice monthly show about building successful relationships & non-profit strategy through story and authenticity. www.on-giving.com

Last Friday Jellybean asked me to DJ the adult night at the Little Rock “Boo at the Zoo” event. It was a wonderful crowd with lots of fantastic costumes. We danced and carried on all night. We had a great time, and it was such a pleasure to be a part of the Little Rock Zoo!#053 Boo At The Zoo - Will, The HomeSchool DJ--For booking inquiries, please call (501) 772-0067. You will speak to Joe Snell, my booking agent at C.A.E.Email: joesnell@me.comWebsite: CentralArkansasEntertainment.comFind my YouTube Channel at:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTvr1DJZRDYYuxkUjR4rkkgFilm and Editor:Will Carter, The HomeSchool DJ@HomeSchoolDJhttps://www.HomeSchoolDJ.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/HomeSchoolDJ/Instagram: https://m.instagram.com/homeschooldj/Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/HomeSchoolDJ/Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/will-carter-15My Equipment:Tascam DR-40XTascam DR-10LQSC K12Pioneer DDJ-SXShure BLX4RShure Super 55 black

Steve Wariner was at No. 1 on the country music charts this week back in 1987 with his biggest hit, "The Weekend."  In current times the Grand Ole Opry singer has just released a $5,000 signature Gretsch Guitar; and he's playing a gig in Hopkinsville, Ky., on Saturday.  The South Carolina Gamecocks have the most difficult football schedule in 2019.  Plus, "Trudy" the gorilla dies at age 63 at the Little Rock Zoo.

Steve Wariner was at No. 1 on the country music charts this week back in 1987 with his biggest hit, "The Weekend."  In current times the Grand Ole Opry singer has just released a $5,000 signature Gretsch Guitar; and he's playing a gig in Hopkinsville, Ky., on Saturday.  The South Carolina Gamecocks have the most difficult football schedule in 2019.  Plus, "Trudy" the gorilla dies at age 63 at the Little Rock Zoo.

On this week's show, host Matt DeCample is joined in the Radio CALS studio by Little Rock Zoo director, Susan Altrui who talks in-depth about her work as recently appointed director of the Little Rock Zoo, her passion for animals and vision for the future of the Zoo.

Matt DeCample has a conversation with Susan Altrui, the Director of the Little Rock Zoo, about her life and work.