Podcasts about North Carolina Zoo

Dateline: March 21, 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 on me and a chat about Penguins International's March of the Penguin Madness competition! We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from Mogo Wildlife Park, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, The North Carolina Zoo, Saginaw Children's Zoo, Sea Life Sydney, and Lincoln Park Zoo. We say goodbye to beloved animals at ZooAtlanta, Seattle Aquarium, and Sedgwick County Zoo.The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from The Minnesota Zoo, Brevard Zoo, Altina Wildlife Park, and the Cincinnati Zoo! Then in Conservation News Katie Propp jumps on to discuss March of the Penguin Madness AND a new legal victory for African penguins, we celebrate the largest sea turtle hospital in the world, discuss beaver reintroductions, look at stats about rhino conservation, and so much more! In Other News, we talk about a new ray being discovered and go into details about how not to smuggle turtles through airports. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Dateline: January 10, 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 huge announcement - The new website is live at rossifari.com ! We then also talk about my life and such.Our headline story this week is about fires raving areas in the US and Australia. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Congo Wildlife Ranch, Zoo Miami, the Toledo Zoo, the North Carolina Zoo, and SeaLife Sydney! We say goodbye to beloved animals at Cape May County Zoo, Naples Zoo, the Columbus Zoo, Roger Williams Park Zoo, and then say goodbye to a true icon in the training world. The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from the San Diego Zoo, Melbourne Zoo, Henry Doorly Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Woodland Park Zoo, and so much more! Then in Conservation News we talk about a great internet post going viral, the sad story of Tahlequah, and a huge congrats to Jane Goodall!  ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Dateline: November 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!   We start off with a very special announcement about Tuesday's episode and also a limited edition bit of merch you can get your hands on NOW! Our headline story this week looks at the AZA's Animal Wellbeing Summit, and the surprising controversy that has occurred around it. We then move on to our births section, including babies at The North Carolina Zoo, The Lincoln Children's Zoo, Highland Wildlife Park, and the Houston ZooWe also say goodbye to some incredible animals from Zoo Atlanta and the Milwaukee County Zoo.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  This episode features stories from Mote Marine Lab, the Oregon Zoo, the Adelaide Zoo, the Santa Barbara Zoo, and the Columbus Zoo. In Conservation News, we talk about avian influenza hitting Hawaii and a new species being uplisted to "Critically Endangered" In Other News, we talk about many animals roaming free in South Carolina. LINK TO THE ROSSIFARI 2024 ORNAMENT: www.cappytrails.com ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Dateline: November 15, 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 my life. Yay. We then do a quick headline story about a study that looks at the best way to experience a zoo or aquarium. My guess is you won't be surprised. We then move on to our births section, including babies at Adventure Aquarium, Darling Downs Zoo, Gulf Breeze Zoo, and Brookfield Zoo. We also say goodbye to some incredible animals from the Edinburgh Zoo, the Columbus Zoo, the Calgary Zoo, and Cameron Park Zoo. We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  This episode features stories from Edmonton Valley Zoo and the Toronto Zoo, The Bronx Zoo, Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, The North Carolina Zoo, the Maryland Zoo, Woodland Park Zoo, Cincinnati Zoo, and more. In Conservation News, we talk about the proposed new head of the EPA, why turtles being awesome is bad, the way AI is effecting the environment, and a debate about whether a species is back from extinction.In Other News, we talk about the tiger at the LSU game, the largest coral in the world, a marching zoo, and an update on the monkey escape from last week.

Dateline: October 11, 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 catch up on my life - actually, there's a whole lot to chat about, y'all. We then get to our headline story, looking at the preparations being made for Hurricane Milton. We then move on to our births section, including a new tree kangaroo at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, a tamarin at Buttonwood Park Zoo, and four bush dog pups born at Yorkshire Wildlife Park! We also say goodbye to some incredible animals. We start off with a baby giraffe at the Abilene Zoo, then say goodbye to both the Watusi at the Virginia Zoo and a pair of lions at the Adelaide Zoo, along with some other animals.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  This episode features stories from the North Carolina Zoo, WNC Nature Center, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Seneca Park Zoo, Mote Marine Lab, Zoo Atlanta, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, the National Zoo in DC, and more! In Conservation News, we do a deep dive into tigers in the US, discuss a frog rediscovery, talk about a Capybara Cafe, and share one of the weirdest discoveries of a new species ever. In Other News, we talk about comb jellies and how Flacco the owl continues to inspire change in New York City.Wild Times: Wildlife EducationWildlife mysteries, crazy news, and daring animal stories—listen now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Chris checks in with Dr. Adam Johnson to discuss javelinas and their impact on humans. Dr. Johnson is an environmental anthropologist whose current work engages human-animal relations. His current project explores human-javelina relations in Texas, including affective relationships between javelinas and property owners, tourist-javelina encounters at Big Bend National Park, and the intimacy and care that pairs with violence in hunting. Previous research includes social boundary policing in a Drag Queen community in rural North Carolina, time budgeting and allocation in captive chimpanzees (at the North Carolina Zoo), female social relationships in rhesus macaques (Ocala National Forest, Florida), and science, racism, and inequality. ------------------------------ Contact Dr. Johnson: Website: anthropology365.com, E-mail: adam.johnson@my.utsa.edu ------------------------------ Contact the Sausage of Science Podcast and Human Biology Association: Facebook: facebook.com/groups/humanbiologyassociation/, Website: humbio.org, Twitter: @HumBioAssoc Chris Lynn, Host Website: cdlynn.people.ua.edu/, E-mail: cdlynn@ua.edu, Twitter:@Chris_Ly Cristina Gildee, HBA Junior Fellow, SoS Producer Website: cristinagildee.org, E-mail: cgildee@uw.edu, Twitter:@CristinaGildee

Dateline: August 9, 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 recap of what's going on in my life, including some viral video stuff. Who doesn't love discussing download numbers? We then get into our births for the week including so many red panda cubs, an incredibly rare onager, two rock hyrax pups at the Kansas City Zoo, a new beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, and so much more. We also say goodbye to some incredible animals including a baby red panda at the Toronto Zoo, a juvenile red panda at the Lake Superior Zoo, a binturong at Drusillas Park, and more.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  We start off by saying an unexpected farewell to an absolute titan in the AZA. We then discuss some incredible conservation work at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, a cool new treatment for a takin at the St. Louis Zoo, the effects of Tropical Storm Debby, a huge win for the North Carolina Zoo, a potential strike at Woodland Park Zoo, giant pandas finally being visible at the San Diego Zoo, and the resignation of the CEO of the SeaQuest family of aquariums. In Conservation News, we talk about whaling in Japan, good news for the red pandas of Bhutan, some new hope for rhinos, and a really interesting strategy to help save a crow species in Hawaii. In Other News, we talk about how tennis balls save mice. To learn more about ZDR3, check out @zdr3usa on socials!  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  www.rossifari.com  patreon.com/rossifari  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok

Dateline: August 2, 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 cool story about my "real" job and my this job having a moment together. We then get into our births for the week including an important peacock, two of the smallest monkeys, a puggle at Brookfield, a Sumatran tiger cub at the Louisville Zoo, six new hornbills at the North Carolina Zoo, a new penguin at Detroit, and more! We also say goodbye to some incredible animals including a baby sloth at Roger Williams Park Zoo, Kipenzi the giraffe at Seneca Park Zoo, a beloved camel at Edmonton Valley Zoo, a harbor seal at Henry Vilas Zoo, an absolutely legendary chimpanzee at the Chester Zoo, and more.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  We talk about a pregnancy update for Isla the tamandua, a new exhibit at Riverbanks Zoo, an important record at the Los Angeles Zoo, more on the strike at Zoo de Granby, and the retirement of two legends...one at Beardsley Zoo and one at Zoo New England. Oh, and we also announce new chickens. In Conservation News, we talk about a spade-tooth whale carcass washing up on shore and why that is so important, how a mega den of rattlesnakes may help change public perception of the species, exciting news about Siamese crocodiles, a new docu-series we all may want to avoid, and exciting sea turtle news! In Other News, we talk about cocaine sharks and the return of a thieving otter. Ya know, the usual.  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  www.rossifari.com  patreon.com/rossifari  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok

Today, the Safari heads back to the North Carolina Zoo to look at yet another facet of the incredible work being done there...behind-the-scenes conservation work! In particular, this episode dives into the conservation work being done to help save salamanders, talking to Dustin Smith and Shaina Lambert all about the incredible jobs they are doing to help save salamander species, including by assisting with reproduction. The amount of thought that goes into every single decision is incredible, especially with the literal continuation of the existence of many species hanging in the balance. EPISODE LINKS: nczoo.org @nczoo on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari 

Today, the Safari sits down with Dr. Jb Minter of the North Carolina Zoo! We talk about his incredible veterinary career, the transparency he provides on his Instagram and on Secrets of the Zoo, and the amazing in situ veterinary conservation work he does with elephants! There are some seriously crazy stories in this one, y'all! EPISODE LINKS: www.nczoo.org @nczoo on socials @dr.jbminterdvm on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 

Dateline: May 3, 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 involves another viral video, but one that didn't create as much of a stink as some of the other ones we've talked about lately! Woodland Park Zoo handled the whole thing beautifully, which I love to see. We then get to our births for the week, which include exciting additions at the Dallas Zoo, the Birmingham Zoo, the National Zoo in Australia, the Denver Zoo, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and then a huge update on the red wolf pup population featuring births at the Museum of Life and Science, the North Carolina Zoo, and the Trevor Zoo! We say goodbye to some beloved animals including Betty the albino striped skunk at ZooAmerica and Sheldon, a North American river otter who lived at the Virginia Aquarium. We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, including information about the new giant pandas joining the San Diego Zoo, some amazing conservation work done by the Philadelphia Zoo, education programs at the Jacksonville Zoo, a hippo story worthy of a soap opera, incredible veterinary work being done at Sunset Zoo, conservation work by the Oakland Zoo, Aquarium of the Pacific and the Monterey Bay Aquarium teaming up to help sea otters in a unique way, a new (and exciting) animal at the National Aquarium, and a webcam that will make you very excited! We skip Conservation News this week because I'm exhausted and needed to for my mental health! In Other News, we talk about some animals that are pets but shouldn't be, and one that is a pet and should be! BINTURONG CONSERVATION LINKS:@ABConservation on Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558416370443 - Link to the Fundraiser abconservation.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

This episode, through daily live recordings, features a recap of the 2024 ABMA annual conference (April 15-19 2024) hosted by the Nashville Zoo. Each day of the conference, one of the presenters for the day discusses their presentation and other learning that impacted them.  Day 1: Benjamin Fainsod, Jerusalem Zoo & The Animal Behavior Community (carnivores@jerusalemzoo.org) Day 2: Dr. Cathy Mingee, North Carolina Zoo (cathy.mingee@nczoo.org) Day 3: Cam Luna, Nashville Zoo (cluna@nashvillezoo.org) Day 4: Chandelle Cotter, Bird Treatment and Learning Center (chandelle_cotter@birdtlc.org) If you are an ABMA member be sure to log in to Animalprofessional.com to watch most of the presentations and panels from the 2024 conference. For questions or suggestions about the podcast email abc@theabma.org. Let's talk some training and banter about behavior! 7:00 Recap of Monday with Benjamin Fainsod, Jerusalem Zoo & The Animal Behavior Community 18:45 Recap of Tuesday with Cathy Mingee, North Carolina Zoo  35:45 Recap of Thursday with Cam Luna, Nashville Zoo  45:05 Recap of Friday with Chandelle Cotter, Bird Treatment and Learning Center

Dateline: April 5, 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 a deep dive into AI art, animals, and the temptation of zoos and other conservation organizations to start using this art...and what I think about that.We say goodbye to some beloved animals headlined by Luna, the oldest red panda in North America, known as the queen of red pandas. We also say goodbye to animals at Lincoln Park Zoo, the Louisville Zoo, the North Carolina Zoo, and Zoo Boise.We then move on to our births for the week, which include exciting additions at Zoo Tampa, the Philadelphia Zoo, Beardsley Zoo, Whipsnade Zoo, Adventure Aquarium, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and the Oakland ZooWe then move on to our other Zoo News stories, discussing April Fool's jokes played by zoos on their social media pages, what zoos recently lost their bid for accreditation with the AZA, an amazing study about giraffe blood between Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Brookfield Zoo, a big win for the Aquarium of Niagara, and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about a hunting trophy ban causing trouble, Avian Influenza spreading to different species, the largest urban wildlife crossing ever, and the rewinding of a cheetah!In Other News, we have a follow up about Albert the alligator! TO RING THE FISH DOORBELL, VISIT: visedeurbel.nlROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Dr. Jenkins sits down with Dustin Smith from the North Carolina Zoo to discuss a conservation program for Virgin Island Boas. They begin by discussing Dustin's career trajectory and the dedication required to succeed in the zoo field. Next, they delve into the natural history of Virgin Island Boas, covering aspects such as their distribution, habitat, reproduction, diet, status, and threats. Then, they explore a comprehensive program aimed at conserving the boas, which includes field surveys and monitoring, captive breeding and reintroduction, as well as the control of invasive predator populations.Connect with Dustin at the North Carolina Zoo. Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.Shop Snake Talk merch.

Today, the Safari heads back to the North Carolina Zoo to talk to Sarah and Eric, two keepers who work in different areas of the zoo! Sarah works with a variety of species like lions and chimps, while Eric works in the desert section with all kinds of smaller animals, from sand cats and mouse lemurs to a variety of reptiles. This is a wide-ranging interview with two people who are both down to joke around and chat about all kinds of fun stuff. EPISODE LINKS: www.nczoo.org @nczoo on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod and get bonus audio from some episodes including this one! @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok rossifari.com 

Dateline: December 29, 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 our births, including a new gazelle at the North Carolina Zoo, a bunch of new penguins in Omaha, a new hyena in Sydney, a new rhino at Zoo Atlanta, and a very important lemur birth at the Chester Zoo! We also say goodbye to Groucho the Australian fur seal, Fenn, a juvenile giraffe at the North Carolina Zoo, a harbor seal at Maritime Aquarium, and a dolphin at Miami Seaquarium.We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, including an update on the lions that didn't escape from a zoo, New Years Even celebrations in the afternoon, how far the Toronto Zoo is going to help a sick tortoise, big props for Hogle Zoo, a fire at another zoo, an incredibly rare species on display at the San Diego Zoo, and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about some new hedgehog species that were recently discovered, an invasive species taking root in South Carolina, and a plan to save owls by killing owls. Seriously! And in Other News, we talk about Flaco the owl and you get a movie review from Miles!ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Today, the Safari heads to the North Carolina Zoo to visit the Rocky Coast area of the zoo, which focuses on polar bears, arctic foxes, and an incredible harbor seal that you'll get to meet in the episode! We talk about a lot of cool training stuff, really get into the personalities of the animals in question, and share some of what makes the North Carolina Zoo a unique facility with a beautiful future! EPISODE LINKS: @nczoo on socials nczoo.org polarbearsinternational.orgROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok rossifari.com 

Dateline: November 3, 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 our births and deaths, including the birth of some secret red panda cubs and also a Baird's tapir at Metro Richmond Zoo. We also say goodbye to an incredible polar bear at the North Carolina Zoo, an unexpected Komodo dragon death at Jacksonville Zoo, the loss of a wonderful ball of floof at the NEW Zoo, and the loss of two humans in the zoo world who worked at The Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, and the Seneca Park Zoo. We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, in which we talk about a new river otter at the Trevor Zoo and her incredible story, some amazing conservation work at Greensboro Science Center, an amazing enrichment story out of the Denver Zoo, stories featuring red pandas, panda bears, and so much more!  In Conservation News, we talk about the discovery of a new pangolin species, Push-Ups for Pandas, some stories about avian influenza, a sad story of people ruining a great conservation effort in Uganda, and an amazing law passed in California.And in Other News, we talk about spiders trying to kill everyone, a white echidna, a missing sheep with an incredible story, and the sad tale of some male fruit flies.ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

This week on the pod, we talk about vegetarianism/veganism, the final meals we'd eat on death row, pasta and noodles, Jake's phone's algorithm, internet ads, Hard and soft Mountain Dew, the North Carolina Zoo, the ethics of zoos, 'Meg 2', and more!We've got a LIVE SHOW on the way! Tune in on Sunday August 27 at 9pm EST/6pm PST to watch us live and to interact with us during the show. Catch us at twitch.tv/qualifiednonsense and on our YouTube page at: youtube.com/@QualifiedNonsense. We can't wait to see you there!Please consider becoming a Patron to help out the show and to start getting bonus content at just $5 a month: patreon.com/QualifiedNonsenseSend any questions or comments to: qualifiednonsense@gmail.com and don't forget to rate, review, like and subscribe on your podcast app of choice! Thanks for listening!Socials:Instagram & TikTok: qualified_nonsenseTwitter: @QNPodcastHosts: Jake Wilhelmi, Matthew Ellis, and Brandon BernhardtMusic: AceSound Effects: https://www.zapsplat.com

Ever wondered why more girls than boys report symptoms of teenage depression? Could societal norms be pressuring boys into silence? We're hashing out this pressing issue and more in our latest episode.We also take a detour into the cat brain and the ongoing debate over feline versus canine intelligence. Our expert guest Dr. Carly York has so much to share!There was a frog tub. That's how Dr. York jumped into the world of animal behavior. From frogs, we will gallop our way to horses and slide effortlessly into the world of squids. Yes, squids! We'll exchange stories about these intriguing undersea creatures with Dr. York.   Ever been keen on knowing more about the African clawed frogs, or the looming threat presented by the Kitchred fungus to amphibians worldwide? Stay tuned. We also take you on a fascinating journey through the world's largest zoo, the North Carolina Zoo, with Dr. York as our guide. She unveils the behavioral nuances of chimpanzees and elephants and shares truly captivating stories about their interactions and antics. Wrapping up with a viral horse moment and a deep dive into the awe-inspiring abilities of squids and octopuses, this episode is a roller-coaster ride into the world of animal behavior and psychology. No time for yawns, only wonder, and a whole lot of laughter in store. Don't miss out!Dr. York's Linktree!https://linktr.ee/carlyanneyorkBark and Beyond!(use the code BUNSEN)Bunsen and Beaker Links:The Ginger Stuffie is on presale so check the link here:www.bunsenbernerbmd.comJoin The Paw Pack to Support The Show!https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-communityThe Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for our Weekly Newsletter!Our Spaces Sponsor: Bark and Beyond Supplyhttps://barkandbeyondsupply.com/Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:Bunsen and Beaker on TikTok:Bunsen and Beaker on FacebookInstaBunsandBeaksSupport the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd

This episode we take a break from discussing a specific training topic and instead talk about a challenge that most of us in the animal care field have faced: finding the time to train. The core of this episode stems from a quote by Ken Rameriz which is "Don't look at training as a luxury or fringe benefit: it is an essential part of an animal's life." This episode's guest, Stephanie Tien from the North Carolina Zoo, offers some tips in order to ensure that we all are finding the time to train and advice on ways to communicate with others in order to make training a priority. Tune in for Stephanie's "Training Tale" about a gorilla who she describes as "the gorilla version of Winnie the Pooh." For questions or suggestions about the podcast email abc@theabma.org and to reach Stephanie contact stephanie.tien@nczo.org. Let's talk some training!

From around campus, campus dining halls anticipate modifications. According to The Appalachian, renovations to the dining hall are aiming to begin in May and end before the 2023 fall semester. Changes to Central and Trivette will include new accommodations to the new dining format that they introduced in fall 2022. Improvements include: renovating self-service areas to facilitate foot traffic, replacing the self-serve equipment with more fitting utensils, and updating past renovations. From around North Carolina, a juvenile responsible for bomb threat at the North Carolina Zoo has been identified. According to WXII 12, investigators have identified the suspect they said was responsible for the bomb threat towards North Carolina Zoo on Monday. The Randolph County Sheriff's Office stated that the zoo received a bomb threat around 10:43 am. Over 1,000 guests had evacuated with assistance of zoo deputies. Upon further investigation, there was no suspicious items found after looking through the zoo.  In national news, three students and three adults were killed in Nashville shooting at a private Christian elementary school. According to the Washington Post, the suspect was a former student. Officials said that Hale was armed with two AR style weapons and a handgun. He is also dead after being shot by police. Police are still investigating what the motive was.  Now time for sports. For local App State sports news today women's golf heads to Atlanta, Georgia for the Georgia State Invitational. The Mountaineers hoped to improve their luck this year after a 16th place finish at Low Country Intercollegiate at Hilton Head. Tomorrow Women's Track and Field heads to Austin Texas to continue their outdoor season. Softball will play a doubleheader tomorrow against NC Central in Cary, North Carolina; Currently 16-10. Finally App State Baseball took on Queens once again in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently 13-9 after winning 3 of their last 4 games. In national sports news, yesterday Lamar Jackson in a series of tweets announced he had requested a trade from the team on March 2nd according to ESPN. Ravens coach John Harbaugh however still thinks Jackson will be his QB come the 2023 NFL season. For March Madness the scene is now set for the Final Four Matchups that will take place on Friday for the women's and Saturday for the men's. However, I want to take one moment to talk about a standout player I've seen in this tournament. It's been Caitlin Clark for the Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Basketball Team. Clark against Louisville scored the first 40 point triple-double in men's or women's NCAA tournament history. This win over Louisville thrust Iowa into the women's Final Four for the first time since 1993. According to Boonweather.com, it's going to be a partly cloudy day with a high of 57 and a low of 32 with light rain in the late day.

Today, the Safari heads to the North Carolina Zoo to talk to Dr. Emily Lynch! Emily does amazing research into animal welfare at the zoo in a position that most zoos don't have but probably should! This is one of those episodes that is the perfect thing for zoo fans and people who maybe don't understand why zoos are good or how much we understand about animal welfare in zoos today! EPISODE LINKS: @nczoo on socials nczoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com 

Dateline: March 31, 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 resolution between the AZA and the Columbus Zoo, discuss concerning security situations at the North Carolina Zoo, Detroit Zoo, and Toledo Zoo, bring you up to date on escaped birds at the Oakland Zoo, call for the resignation or termination of a zoo director (how's that for burying the lede?), look at births and deaths, and so much more!In Conservation News, we discuss when the thylacine may have gone extinct, bring you two new updates from the Marine Megafauna Foundation, discuss creating babies from two members of the same gender, give props to the Hawaiian Animal Response team, and bring you two updates from CCF's attempt to introduce cheetahs back into India. And in Other News, we discuss right whale testicles, people having animals they shouldn't, saving octopods, and becoming a professional bear hugger.ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

On this episode, Dr. Richard Bergl from the North Carolina Zoo discusses elephant poaching and animal conservation efforts. This discussion is in connection to our production of MLIMA'S TALE by Lynn Nottage.   Interested in starting your own podcast? Use link https://www.podbean.com/coal for 1 month of free hosting on Podbean! We've been using it a couple years now, and can  vouch it as user-friendly, practical, and great for beginners and advanced podcasters alike.

Giraffes are known for a few key features: their long necks, beautiful camouflage and the dark tongue they use to strip leaves off branches. Steve Gerkin, interpretive programs manager at the North Carolina Zoo, visits the show to tell us why we think their tongues are that shade. Hint: humans share this trait with giraffes! Do you have a head-scratcher you want us to answer? Submit your own Moment of Um questions at BrainsOn.org/contact.

In Episode 127, Greg and Pam discuss hockey, soap, and trains. Many thanks to Greg's Mom, Sandy Cohoon for the episode introduction! Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. ***Please help us manage the group by answering the questions when you request to join!*** SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling...a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Yarn in the News Greg's Partridge In A Pretzel hat pattern is now available for purchase in his Ravelry store. To celebrate its release and the new year, all patterns in the store are $2 off for the month of January, no coupon code required. Pam shared a story about a hockey fan who spotted a cancerous mole on a staffer's neck and the awesome crocheted Kraken hat she was wearing. Greg's Projects Greg finished a set of fingerless mitts for a friend. He used the Pioneer Gloves pattern by Kelly McClure. The yarn is ONline Linie 12 Street. Check out his Ravelry project page. Greg finished therapy cloths from a kit he picked up in Savannah. It was enough hemp yarn for 3 cloths. Greg finished (and delivered) knitting socks for his mom. He's using Sea Star Handpaints Buried Treasure yarn. Greg cast on a pair of socks for his Christmas Eve Cast-on. He is using yarn from Oink Pigments. Greg pulled Frog & Toad back out of hibernation and knitted eyeballs for Frog. He still needs to create the eye sockets. Greg is re-working a cowl design because he forgot that when you use cables, it pulls the yarn in. He thinks he might switch from DK to weight for the design. Pam's Projects Pam worked on her Spinning for Socks Socks in cheviot spun from Sadie Spins! and she is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes. Pam worked on the Gro Shawl and is using Twisted Willow Merino Linen Twist yarn. Pam started a Test Knit using handspun yarn. Pam made another crochet coral piece for the NC Museum of Art. No pictures or project page at this time. Pam finished Scott's Christmas socks using a sock tube from Gypsy Mountain Farm. Pam made another bunting using the Petite Star Pattern by Johannah Lindahl Pam made a Christmas Ball Ornament using the Balls Up! Pattern by General Hogbuffer. Greg mentioned similar patterns by LexiCorp. Pam mentioned but didn't talk a lot about her Goals Blanket. It's the pattern Cosy Stripe Blanket from Attic24. Pam is using Stylecraft Special DK. Book Club Next episode we will start Section 2 of The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. This section is about making yarn and we will be talking about mills and microspinneries. We try to host book club so you don't need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it! Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events Pam and Greg mentioned the CAN Retreat. The disorganized Topalong is still going strong in the Ravelry threads! And it's time for sweaterweather. Join in the fun and knowledge sharing! The Fairs and Festivals KAL is back! Miscellaneous Pam mentioned the Michelle Obama issue of Vogue Knitting magazine. Pam mentioned all the Christmas Ball ornaments made dmbrown240 on Instagram. Pam and her family visited a number of exhibits and shows. Immersive Van Gogh, the Chinese Lantern Festival and Exquisite Creatures. Pam mentioned the dropped stitch t-shirt she got for Christmas from Savvy Skeins. Both Pam and Greg both got packages of mystery stitch markers from Ann Tudor. Greg finished all of The Expanse books by James S A Corey and is enjoying the show on Amazon. Greg read The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison. Greg talked about his his trip to the North Carolina Zoo. Greg returned to the office for a day and retrieved his copy of Kids' Knitting Workshop by Susan B. Anderson. We talked about the discussion in the Ravelry group about soap, detergents, wool wash, etc. and when these products are appropriate to use on different kinds of fibers. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling...a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In this episode, I am going to tell you all about my most favorite attraction in North Carolina. The largest zoo in the world. Of all the places I have visited in this state, The North Carolina Zoo is the one I have been to the most. I am going to give you a rundown on the history of zoos and take you from into our zoo, from a cool idea to a place where elephants and giraffes graze only a matter of yards away from bison, bears, and alligators. Then I am going to give you a quick verbal tour of the zoo and what you may see there. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nceverything/support

The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro has administered first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to 33 of its animals.

These animals are strong, independent, and they don't need change. They are head bangin' fist pumpin' spiky raggers, who would make a great rock band.This week on Animal Facts Podcast, we learn about the animal that possibly inspired what we know as ROUS's. They are very cute, and full of surprises! They may be dressed in an apron and bonnet offering you crumpets, or playing hide n seek in your house.Plus shout out to the North Carolina Zoo, for being super awesome!linktr.ee/animalfacts

Kristen Hess didn't always knew she wanted to work in architecture, but she always knew she should be in charge. Once she discovered an architect is akin to being the conductor of a symphony--bringing out the best of all the various players to create a piece--she knew it was for her. And once she came to Raleigh to study design at N.C. State, she never left.Now she leads a firm that is helping shape what our city and state (and beyond) will look like for generations. The firm she founded and leads, HH Architecture, has worked on numerous projects involving museums, parks, schools, community colleges, government buildings and more, including the upcoming Dueling Dinosaurs exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (which you can hear more about in our interview with Dr. Lindsay Zanno!). We specifically discuss three projects she has worked on--the North Carolina Zoo, the State Farmers Market and the N.C. State Fairground--that are quintessential to life in this state.Hess has been a Marshall and Eisenhower Fellow, allowing her to broaden her contacts and knowledge, and she uses those experiences not only in her work, but in giving back to her community. She serves on the Greater Raleigh Chamber Executive Committee, the Governor's Council on Historically Underutilized Businesses, as well as the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of North Carolina Coastal Pines.Please support the businesses who support us: Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza of Raleigh and Steele Residential.Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate or read a comment:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-raleigh/id1458907220Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inzk5woxrsjwf3zhd5vv3av4yeiStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-raleighSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b3dVvLJfO0EqvDGQaFTAP

Dateline: April 8, 2021.  Rossifari Zoo News is officially live!  Each week, one episode of The Rossifari Podcast will be dedicated to bringing you the latest news from the world of zoos and conservation! Today's episode features some amazing conservation successes for frogs and toads from the North Carolina Zoo, an important rebranding happening at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, a quick breakdown of the wastewater pool disaster in Florida, a brand new building opening at Zoo Knoxville with a  focus on amphibians, reptiles, conservation, and...otters?!?!, how Beardsley Zoo is helping combat Covid, and a quick hello to their new red panda, and more!  Please reach out to let me know what y'all think of this new format! Also, please help me by tagging @rossifari on Facebook and Instagram in interesting stories, messaging me interesting news stories, or emailing me them at rossifaripod@gmail.com ! Also, if you're interested in recording your own stories for this, get in touch and we can figure something out! www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari on Facebook and Instagram @rossifaripod on TikTok rossifaripod@gmail.com 

Meet Pat Simmons, Director & CEO of the North Carolina Zoological Park. “One of the things zoos do best,” she notes, “is reach out to large masses of people and give them that up-close personal experience with nature. A safe place where you can rely on experts to dispel fears and bring in joy. It's incredibly important to the human soul.” Patricia Simmons is the current Director & CEO of the North Carolina Zoo and past-President and Chief Executive Officer of the Akron Zoological Park, Akron Ohio. She was Chairwoman of the Board of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) in 2012. Pat has over 30 years of experience in zoological management. Pat is nationally and internationally recognized, receiving many awards and appointments including the Women's History Project Woman of the Year for Imagination and the first non-profit executive to receive the Chairman's Award from the Visitor and Convention Bureau. Most recently, Pat became one of 100 hand-selected CEO's worldwide to be a Founding Fellow of the National Arts Strategies Chief Executive Program, a program designed to tackle global challenges for non-profit organizations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lovenature/message

Officials look to increase access to healthcare as North Carolina’s battle with the coronavirus rages on. In this episode:  NC officials point to a special enrollment period for the healthcare.gov marketplace to increase access to healthcare during the coronavirus pandemic; the need for increased is underlined as the state crosses two heavy thresholds in the ongoing crisis, with confirmed infections reaching 5,000 and deaths hitting triple digits. Frontline workers can receive free roadside assistance from AAA Carolinas. The North Carolina Zoo has opened its doors virtually, offering a program for parents, teachers, and students. Local businesses who applied for loans through the Small Business Association’s Paycheck Protection Plan may be in trouble; on Wednesday, that funding is expected to run out.

Pat Simmons is the Director and CEO at the North Carolina Zoo.  She has brought her many years of experience building up a smaller zoo to the world's largest zoo.  In this dynamic conversation, Pat shares openly about her approach to building a beloved attraction, balancing creative and scientific mindsets and why understanding yourself is critical to your success, no matter what field you work in.  For more on the North Carolina Zoo: https://www.nczoo.org/ To contact Pat directly: patricia.simmons@nczoo.org   If you have a question for the mailbag or know of a leader we should highlight on the show, please drop us a line.  If you have questions about anything addressed on the show, feel free to reach out anytime! Josh - josh@amusementadvantage.com Matt - matt@performanceoptimist.com Twitter Facebook LinkedIn This episode is brought to you by BackLooper.  Have you ever gotten a negative review online?  Better yet, have you ever gotten a negative review online that you actually found to be useful?  Wouldn't you have preferred that that guest contacted you directly?  Every organization has its flaws, and you shouldn't be learning about yours through social media.  BackLooper was created to solve this problem directly, by collecting better feedback data from more guests, especially compared to online review sites and many other feedback collection methods.  By using BackLooper's intuitive reporting, you can better understand what your guests are saying in masses, and make quick decisions from the results.  To learn how you can substantially increase the amount feedback you receive from your guests, and get started with a no-risk plan, visit www.amusementadvantage.com/backlooper, and contact Josh directly at josh@amusementadvantage.com​.  It's time to spend less time wondering what your guests are thinking, and more time connecting with them on a personal level.  

Get to know the owner and chef of Haymaker (Charlotte), The Market Place (Asheville), and Billy D's Fried Chicken (NC Zoo).  What is Farm-To-Table and how do you scale this concept? In today's episode of Retail Redevelopedwe go in-depth with chef, William Dissen, to discuss his success in scaling farm-to-table restaurants and what it takes to open a culinary masterpiece in the North Carolina Zoo. 

Rich Bergl from the North Carolina Zoo talks to us about their conservation initiatives.

MKT creates the term "Zoobie" for Zoo fanatics with special guest John Payne from the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro.

North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro has had some huge news in the past week.  The world class chimpanzee troop just added a newcomer with the birth of  Gerre’s the chimpanzees new baby.  Is it a boy or girl?  We’ll find out with Jodi Wiley, Supervisor of the troop & Debbie Fuchs, spokesperson for the NC Zoo.  Plus, how do the other chimpanzees react to the birth (& how did they react to the death of Ruthie in December). The Outdoor Guys are excited to learn about the wild closer to home with the NC Zoo.

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This week's show take us on a day of activities in Rockingham County, including waterfalls, paddleboarding and a winery, then we visit County Line Raceway in Elm City, followed by a preview of Forest of Wake Storyfest, then a journey down Hwy 21 and its three-day road market, followed by Deborah Holt Noel's visit to the North Carolina Zoo.

We just moved and my dad needed some time to setup the podcast studio at our new house. While he was doing that, I was playing in my new backyard! But now we're back with a new episode of The Show About Science. Today on the podcast, Corinne Kendall joins me to talk about vultures. Corinne oversees all of the research done on zoo animals at the North Carolina Zoo and she also does international conservation work focused on education and anti-poaching efforts in Africa. These scavenging birds of prey are amazing, so get prepared to learn a whole bunch of cool vulture facts.

Patches the Polar Bear is drawing visitors to the NC Zoo. The ECU swim team is making a big splash in college sports. Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason checks out mountain biking opportunities in NC. And Dr. Lucy Daniels talks about mental health care support & education.

Spend an emotional summer with the gorillas at the North Carolina Zoo.

Learn how the beautiful but finicky orchid finds an ideal environment at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont. Next, follow artist Chris Wilson as he travels Highway 64 with grand ambitions. Then, spend an emotional summer with the gorillas at the North Carolina Zoo.

These animals are strong, independent, and they don't need change. They are head bangin' fist pumpin' spiky raggers, who would make a great rock band.This week on Animal Facts Podcast, we learn about the animal that possibly inspired what we know as ROUS's. They are very cute, and full of surprises! They may be dressed in an apron and bonnet offering you crumpets, or playing hide n seek in your house.Plus shout out to the North Carolina Zoo, for being super awesome!linktr.ee/animalfacts