Podcasts about taronga western plains zoo

What do hippos, bilbies, and birdwatching have in common? Dubbo, of course!In Episode 140, I chat with SOMAD's Tim Hosking, Leonie from Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and Marie from France for a fun and fascinating look at Dubbo's unique wildlife, conservation efforts, and vibrant community.We cover:•

Dateline: November 1, 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 bunch of stuff from my life. We then get to our headline story, discussing the uplisting of African penguins to critically endangered. We then move on to our births section, including a bintlet at Wild Discovery, pied tamarin twins at Chattanooga, meerkat pups at the Melbourne Zoo, a toco toucan chick at Riverbanks Zoo, and two new Addax at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo. We also say goodbye to some incredible animals. We start off by saying goodbye to a penguin I got to spend a lot of time with at Aquarium of Niagara. We also say goodbye to Ivan at the Pittsburgh Zoo and the oldest resident at the Racine Zoo.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  This episode features stories from the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Sedgwick County Zoo, the Cincinnati Zoo, the Nashville Zoo, and Newquay Zoo. It also features a story involving a fake whale shark and another story involving Rossifari, Freakonomics, and the AZA! In Conservation News, we talk about three positive stories to offset the sad news about African penguins. In Other News, we talk about police chasing a kangaroo and the death of a famous grizzly bear.

Miss JB For Breakfast this morning? JB caught up with Helen Tickle from Tamworth Regional Council all about the Tamworth Heritage Festival which gets underway from today until next Sunday. Plus, we had a "lion off" to choose our winner for the Taronga Western Plains Zoo pass in "Who Can You Do To Go To The Zoo?", plus we covered off on everything to do this weekend with our Weekend Whats On!

Miss JB For Breakfast this week? Catch up on some of the best bits from the week here! * JB found out about platypus from their keeper at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, James Whitcombe. Find out more about this mysterious creature here! * It's been a crazy week, so JB put Mealz and Amz to the test with how much they remember from the week that was! * JB also caught up with Brickman from LegoMasters about what it takes to become a professional lego builder. Plus, JB had a chat with Troy from BlakBrew about his exceptional range of tea that got him in the finals of Gordon Ramsays "Food Stars" on Channel Nine! All that and more in this edition of the Best of JB for Breakfast Catch Up!

Miss JB For Breakfast? JB caught up with James Whittcombe, a platypus keeper at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Want to learn more about this amazing creature? Find out more here! Plus, JB caught up with Tony - creator of BlakBrews, which has made it through to the finale of Gordon Ramsays "Food Stars". Find out how Gordon is in real life and more about the amazing range of teas here!

This week we chat with Fire and Rescue NSW employee Matt Jeffrey. Matt is participating in the Murungidyal (Healing) Paddle that sets off on Monday 22nd April 2024 from Bourke and heads the 360 kms to Tilpa. He is paddling the first 90 kms with his son in a tandem kayak. Tune in to find out why! Also we chat to the Director at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Mr Steve Hinks. We discuss what's happening at the Zoo these school holidays.  We also have a chat to Brad Kane from Lifeline Central West.  Thy are hosting a men's day out for flood impacted guys this Sunday. National motor racing museum, reckless brewing lunch etc. all free.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss JB For Breakfast? JB caught up with Kevin Anderson, Member for Tamworth. Plus, we had a sports wrap from over the weekend, details of what to get up to around the region these school holidays, plus we played "who can you do to go to the zoo?" for your chance to head off the Taronga Western Plains Zoo these school holidays.

Dateline: April 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!  Our Headline Story of the Week is actually a personal story about Logan, a dog I briefly fostered. Bring tissues. We start with our births for the week, which include exciting additions at The London Zoo, Hamerton Zoo Park, The Metro Richmond Zoo, Potawatomi Zoo, the Denver Zoo, the Akron Zoo, Zoo Tampa, the Memphis Zoo, Zoo Atlanta, and more!We say goodbye to some beloved animals headlined by two wonderful red pandas, Tilly and Burma, at Hertfordshire Zoo and Miller Park Zoo, respectively.  We also say goodbye to incredible animals at the Cincinnati Zoo, Zoo Miami, and the NEW Zoo and Aquarium. We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, including an exciting pairing at Henry Vilas Zoo, an amazing dog helping in situ conservation work thanks to Woodland Park Zoo, the latest in panda diplomacy, platypus conservation at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and a discussion about the eclipse and zoos.In Conservation News, we talk about another species getting avian influenza, a potential taxonomic change for orcas, my take on Molly the magpie, and why reptiles may be more charismatic than most people think!In Other News, we talk about defensive defecation! TO SIGN THE PETITION: www.salsalabs.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Official Opening of the Platypus Rescue HQ at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.  Developers Looking at Producing More 3D Printed Housing in Dubbo.  Progress Being Made on a Potential Boundary Alteration with North Yeoval.  Investigating Further Options for Changes to the Toilets at Cameron Park in Wellington.  Councillors Decide Not to Proceed with the Development of a Public Toilet Policy.  A Report Will Come Back to Council with Further Details on the Contract with Belgravia Leisure.  The DRC Renewable Energy Benefit Framework Has Been Amended for Large Scale Batteries.  The Spicers Creek Wind Farm Planning Agreement Has Been Endorsed by Council.  Councillors Set the Direction for a Policy on Overgrown Blocks in the LGA.  Council Is Progressing to Lease Part of Council-Owned Land for a Major Housing Project.  An Update on the Progress of the Fluoride Dosing Unit Project at the John Gilbert Water Treatment Plant.  Update on the Homeless Campers Living at Regand Park.  Waste 2 Art Competition Is Now Open for Entries.  Limerick of the Week. 

Miss JB For Breakfast this morning? JB and Layna chatted about Australia's favourite accent...! Is it YOUR favourite accent?? Find out here! Plus - an incredible tale involving Elephants... which is incredible timing as all this week, we are giving YOU the chance to head to Taronga Western Plains Zoo with ZOOS YOUR DADDY... details here!!

$30 million for the Taronga Western Plains Zoo to build a Serengeti-like experience and 300-person conference centre.  Climate Change and Resilience committee meeting.  DRTCC 2023 Season Launch.  VRA Commissioner Mark Gibson retires after 50 years of service.  $123,103.69 given to community organisations.  Dubbo Day Awards debrief meeting.  Careers day held for students in Year 7 and 8.  High Tea held to celebrate the centenary of both the NSW CWA and the Dubbo Branch of the CWA.  Meeting held for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone Community Reference Group.  Christmas lights have now been turned on.  Limerick of the Week. 

Paul Murray visits the regional city of Dubbo in New South Wales. Paul speaks to Taronga Western Plains Zoo director Steve Hinks. A look at the Queen's visits to Dubbo. Plus, the Shine Awards: A spotlight on regional Aussie women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the end of an era. Auckland Zoo is saying goodbye to their last beloved elephant in a few weeks. Anjalee has already crossed the ditch to her new home at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and Burma will be leaving at the end of the month to a new life at Australia Zoo. Reporter Louise Ternouth and camera operator Marika Khabazi paid Burma one last visit.

The curtain is coming down for elephants at Auckland Zoo - as the last two pack their trunks for Australia. The Zoo has confirmed that Anjalee is being adopted by Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, while Burma is going to Australia Zoo in Queenland. A decision was made to rehome the two remaining elephants when Auckland Zoo realised it was not possible to build a family herd for them here. Leader of the elephant team Andrew Coers explains how they came to the decision.

In our first Taronga Talks episode for 2020, Taronga Conservation Society Australia CEO Cameron Kerr reflects on the enormous change affecting us all during the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 5,000 animals to still care for, ongoing conservation work to help save endangered species and two beautiful Zoos to maintain, there's no such thing as ‘hibernation’ during lockdown at Taronga!

We were honoured to welcome respected Brewarrina Elder and Australian country music legend Col Hardy OAM to the Taronga Talks studio for a very special conversation. Col’s incredible journey to Taronga is carried by his love of music and sacred connection to the land and wildlife. As Education Officer for Taronga’s ‘Animals of the Dreaming’ Zoomobile program, Col now travels all around NSW to bring Dreamtime stories and native animals to life for the next generation – using his musical talent to engage and inspire.

Staying positive and solutions-focused keeps Belinda Fairbrother tackling huge global challenges like climate change, every day. Spending her formative years at play in the Aussie bush, Belinda acquired a love and curiosity of nature and animals that led to her studying Environmental Science – and travelling as far as Antarctica – to learn how to protect them. As Community Conservation and Engagement Manager at Taronga Zoo, Belinda works tirelessly to create magic moments that connect Taronga’s guests with animals, and to inspire people to Act for the Wild.

Every second weekend during his teens, Anthony Dorrian would help his father with Taronga Zoo’s food and manure runs. He jumped at every opportunity to learn and grow as a keeper – first at Taronga Zoo Sydney, then at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, before working abroad in England and Ireland. With over 35 years’ experience, Anthony shares his love of ungulates (hooved animals) as Senior Keeper at Taronga Western Plains Zoo – pioneering techniques in Hippopotamus dentistry that continue to amaze guests.

Bruce Murdock’s earliest memory of connecting with animals occurred when he was very young, during a pony ride. He knew he wanted to live his life around animals. Starting small with a ‘free-range’ pet rabbit, Bruce sought out learning experiences that brought him closer to wildlife. Despite advice to the contrary, Bruce was determined to make a career from zoo-keeping. Fast forward 29 years, today Bruce proudly manages a team of passionate keepers and volunteers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. With between 600-800 animals under his portfolio as Precinct Manager, Bruce shares insights on his diverse role and the complexities of pride life for Lions.

Growing up in Sydney’s pristine Northern Beaches, Wendy Gleen used to wake up to blue-tongued lizards, diamond pythons, koalas and a brilliant dawn chorus. Then one day she realised that houses had replaced animals and the birds had stopped singing… and nobody else seemed to notice. As Senior Keeper in Taronga Zoo’s Australian Fauna division, Wendy challenges you to step through the ‘magic portal’ and once again open your eyes to the diverse, wild world around you.

With up to 600 animals attending Taronga Western Plains Zoo Wildlife Hospital in any given year, no two days are the same for Senior Veterinarian Dr. Benn Bryant. From annual health checks of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s mega-vertebrates like Giraffe, to saving local injured wildlife, Benn works tirelessly to achieve the optimal welfare and health of every animal. Growing up in suburban Sydney suburbs, Benn credits his love of animals to formative farming experiences, along with his admiration of veterinarian hero, James Herriot. Today, Benn extends his own veterinarian expertise from Dubbo to conservation efforts abroad, helping to successfully breed the critically-endangered Sumatran Rhinoceros in Indonesia.

As far back as he can remember, Paul Davies always wanted to be a Zoo Keeper. His childhood visits to Whipsnade Zoo in England cemented both his love of animals and awe of the zoo keeping profession. When life took an unexpected turn during his teens, Paul sought travel – first moving to Scotland before his big move to Australia. Thirty-six years later, Paul counts himself lucky to work as a Senior Australian Fauna Keeper at Taronga Zoo. Caring for native species like Feathertail Gliders, Long-nose Bandicoots, Bettongs and Potoroos in Taronga Zoo’s Nocturnal House, Paul Davies uses creativity to reveal the animals right on your doorstep.

Looking after the world’s fastest mammal, one of the world’s slowest animals and Africa’s most efficient predator is all in a day’s work for Taronga Western Plains Zoo Keeper Jordie Michelmore. Having joined Taronga Zoo’s ‘Youth at the Zoo’ program (YATZ) at 14 years-old, Jordie’s passion for animals keeps her chasing every opportunity – from relocating to Dubbo to look after Cheetahs, Galapagos Tortoise and African Wild Dog, to working with the Northern Rangelands Trust in Kenya to protect endangered wildlife.

Though scaly and scary to some, Michael McFadden has always loved reptiles. His Honours degree first led him to Taronga Zoo, where he seized an opportunity to work in the Reptile House. Now Unit Supervisor for Herpetofauna, Michael is living out his childhood dream of not only working with reptiles and amphibians – but saving many critically endangered species from extinction. From breeding and releasing the tiny Southern Corroboree Frog back into Kosciuszko National Park, to conducting field research of the mighty Komodo Dragon in Indonesia, Michael shares his passion for the ‘unsung heroes’ of the animal world.

In this episode we look at the White Tiger. We also introduce again our Visit the Zoo 12-Book 120 Animal Anthology book on Amazon.com. We also talk about our newly updated and published Visit the Zoo website at www.zooanimals.info (http://www.zooanimals.info) and clicking on the top tab for either Zazzle or Amazon. In this episode we also hear a news story from the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Australia. We hear our three weekly mystery animal sounds and learn a bit about those mystery animals. Our main website is at http://www.frederickfichman.com (http://www.frederickfichman.com) . Please help support all things “Visit the Zoo” including eBooks on Amazon.com, print books on Amazon.com, audiobooks on Audible.com, and DVDs on Amazon-CreateSpace-Allied Vaughn-Midwest Tape, and this Podcast by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/visitthezoo (http://www.patreon.com/visitthezoo) . Help us to continue these podcasts and grow the “Visit the Zoo Podcast. Support this podcast

Listen to the full show podcast with Ian rogerson and Kayley Harris This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Parkes Elvis Festival. We speak to Cathy Treasure, the Festival Director. We discuss why baby boomers are staying put in Sydney with Christopher Zinn, FiftyUp Club Ambassador. There's a new African safari style experience at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. It's director, Matthew Fuller, explains.

There's a new savannah safari at Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo which features safari trucks like you'd get in Africa. Matthew Fuller is the Director of Taronga Western Plains Zoo and he has all the details.