What happens when a spider monkey, an armadillo, and a baby kangaroo walk into the LoBro Studio? You get one of the wildest, most heartfelt conversations ever to hit Up+Adam.

In this special two part episode, Adam welcomes David and Lisa Jackson, the powerhouse duo behind Zoo to You, a nonprofit rescue zoo based in Paso Robles that has been connecting humans with animals for over 36 years. From training marine mammals for the Navy to working alongside Jack Hanna and even bringing animals to The Tonight Show, these two have stories that will floor you. More than that, they have built something deeply meaningful. An animal experience that is as much about the heart as it is about the habitat.

Whether you are an animal lover, a parent, an educator, or just someone who believes in connection, this episode will move you.

• Want to meet a capybara

• Pet a porcupine

• Sip wine under the stars while kangaroos graze nearby

Book your own private encounter or overnight stay here:

https://www.zootoyou.org

https://www.instagram.com/zootoyouanimals/

This episode of Up+Adam was recorded live at the LoBro Studio in Paso Robles.

If you loved this conversation, leave a review, share the episode, and send it to the animal lover in your life.

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