Amber Mayhew and Nathan Jordan join us from the Central Florida Zoo and brought along “Timmy,” a Millipede, and “Greg,” a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach. Amber discusses what differentiates a Millipede from a Centipede, while Nathan talks about what makes “Greg” hiss, and what it means. Amber also shares the exciting news of the return of the Asian Lantern Festival, ‘Into the Wild,’ an important fundraising event for the Zoo, especially after it sustained a lot of damage from Hurricane Ian. Get your tickets and more at www.centralfloridazoo.org or call (407) 323-4450.

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Daisy Fiore, Sr. Coordinator for Education at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, Florida, introduces us to Alina, a Merlin Falcon. She shares some truly fascinating facts about the Merlin Falcon, including how far away they can see their prey, and how they attack, and eat, in mid-flight. If you would like to meet Alina, and all the other birds at the Center, Daisy invites everyone to their ‘Owl Be Home for Christmas’ special holiday celebration on Saturday, November 12th, 2022. Get tickets and more at fl.Audubon.org or call (407) 644-0190.

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Kathy Burns from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando brings along Yanny, a beautiful 2-year-old dog from Grand Cayman, which was impacted by recent hurricanes, and is now available for adoption. She also shares how the economy has forced many families to have to surrender their pets and the resources they have to help. And if cats are your thing, Kathy announces that their Temporary Cat Shelter in downtown Orlando is now open. For more, go to www.petallianceorlando.org, call (407) 351-7722 or find them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

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Retired Orange County K9 Deputy Robert Ramos is joined by Deputy First Class Ashley Keller, along with Corporal Robert Lees and his K9 partner, Chico. Robert Ramos shares the special relationship a law enforcement officer shares with their canine partner, along with some rather unique challenges. He also talks how the organization, K9’s United, supports their important work by providing much-needed supplies. Robert invites folks to take part in K9’s United’s ‘9K For K9’s’ on Saturday, November 19th, 2022, a fun run and family event in Apopka, Florida. You can also show your support by ordering the official K9’s United Florida license plate. For details, go to www.k9sunited.org or find them on Facebook at K9sUnited.

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Richard Glover, CEO of the Central Florida Zoo, joins us to share the impact Hurricane Ian had on their animals and facilities. Richard also talks about how they prepared for Ian, where the animals rode out the storm, and the staff that stayed at the Zoo for 2 days during the worst of the weather. Unfortunately, Ian continues to affect the Central Florida Zoo with devastating flooding that will keep it closed for weeks. To help support the Zoo and make a donation, and to see their upcoming events, go to centralfloridazoo.org or call (407) 323-4450.

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Christin Burford, the founder and Executive Director of the C.A.R.E. Foundation in Apopka, Florida, introduces us to “Ava,” a one-year-old Spider Monkey who started life as an exotic pet, before finding a home at the Foundation. Christin shares both the pros and cons of living with Ava, and her older brother, Amos, including some unique costs, like “monkey biscuits.” To meet Ava, Amos, and all the other exotic animals that call the C.A.R.E. Foundation home, check out their ‘Wildlife Celebration’ on Saturday and Sunday, October 1st and 2nd, 2022. For details, call (407) 247-8948 or go to www.thecarefoundation.org.

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Deb Munini with The Animal League joins us along with the 4-month-old kitten she is fostering named ‘Clarice.’ She shares some of the history of The Animal League, which was founded in 1988, and its unique position in Lake County. Deb also invites everyone - especially golfers - to their 7th Annual Puttin’ Fore Paws Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 24th, 2022, at Green Valley Country Club in Clermont, Florida. To register an individual, a team, become a tournament sponsor, or to join them for lunch, visit TheAnimalLeague.org/PuttinForePaws.

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Christina O’Donnell and Jifu Jennings from the Central Florida Zoo return and this time, they brought “Indiana,” their red-tailed boa constrictor that is 14-years-old and about 7-feet long. They shared some cool facts about snakes, including how their forked tongues not only smell the air, but also help them figure out which direction to go. Along with the ‘Zoo Boo Bash’ coming up in October, Jifu also announced the return of the Asian Lantern Festival, and the new deal they are offering with their Annual Pass. Get yours at centralfloridazoo.org or call (407) 323-4450.

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Debbie Helsel, Executive Director of the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, shares the great news of investment funds finally being approved, so they can construct some badly-needed new buildings. She also talks about the large number of animals being brought in, and how the concern for more grows during hurricane season. Debbie also brought along Nicky, a dwarf opossum, and Fiona, a box turtle. To see these animals and more, go to btnwildlife.org or call (407) 568-5138.

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Daisy Fiore, Senior Coordinator for Education at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, introduces us to a 5-month-old fledgling Barred Owl that has melanism, which turns his normally grey feathers into a dark brown. He fell out of his nest as a baby and broke his wing, so he cannot be released back into the wild, but now spends his days helping to teach people. She also invites everyone to the Audubon’s ‘Back to School Bird Bash,’ Saturday, August 22nd, 2022, as well as a naming contest for their newest Ambassador. To buy tickets and more, go to cbop.audubon.org or call (407) 644-0190.

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