Dateline: August 29, 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 discussing the recent collaboration I did with the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, and how it led to the facility and the podcast getting mentioned in the Washington Post. Then we discuss Dani Larson's takeover on Instagram that occurred this week. 

We then move on to our births for the week, featuring new panda cubs at Zoo Knoxville, a new elephant at Sedgwick County Zoo, impalas born at Brevard Zoo, cheetahs at Metro Richmond Zoo, and more! 

We then say goodbye to animals at Topeka Zoo, Newquay Zoo, Kansas City Zoo, and Potter Park Zoo.

We have additional Zoo News stories from Reid Park Zoo, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Chessington World of Adventure, and the Virginia Zoo (by way of NEI). 

Conservation News stories include a dhole photo contest, a new population of rhinos discovered in a unique way, the discovery of the cause of sea star wasting disease, and more! 

And in Other News, we talk about an orange shark and one of our listeners going to prison (for a good reason, for once). 

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Today, the Safari heads back to Front Royal, VA, for a VERY special announcement. That's right, y'all, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has a baby red panda, and you're going to get to hear directly from keeper Jessica Kordell all about the little one. We also talk about Miso, who was born at the facility, and about Jessica's work as the studbook keeper for the Red Panda SSP!

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nationalzoo.si.edu

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Dateline: August 22, 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 talking about the reaction to my mini Miso tribute episode. Still lots of thoughts to share. 

We then move on to our births for the week, featuring a global influx of red panda births including cubs at Manor Wildlife Park and Fota Wildlife Park. We also have non-panda births at the Denver Zoo, Jacksonville Zoo, Southwick's Zoo, and the Philadelphia Zoo.

We then say goodbye to four animals that had a huge impact on me, including ones at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Henry Doorley Zoo, and the Georgia Aquarium. We also say goodbye to three animals at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, and to a red panda at Hogle Zoo. 

We have additional Zoo News stories from the Smithsonian, Edinburgh Zoo, Roger Williams Park Zoo, Akron Zoo, and Maryland Zoo. 

Conservation News stories include info about wind turbines, a mass die off of monarch butterflies, what is being done to save leopard sharks, and more.

And in Other News, we talk about whether you should pick up rattlesnakes or not. Spoiler alert: you shouldn't.

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Today, the Safari heads to Front Royal, VA, to welcome you to the private facility that is part of the Smithsonian's National Zoo. On this visit, we talk about the incredible conservation work being done to save loggerhead shrikes, a bird species with some really amazing traits. 

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nationalzoo.si.edu

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Today I'm sharing a quick ramble to say goodbye to Miso, my beloved panda princess who passed away. 

Dateline: August 15, 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 talking about me! Duh. 

Our headline story is about what's going on with Miso the red panda at Greensboro Science Center.

We then move on to our births for the week, featuring NINE red panda births including ones at ZooMontana and Potter Park Zoo! We also have births from Altina Wildlife Park, The Utica Zoo, and John Ball Zoo.

We then say goodbye to animals from The Smithsonian Zoo, Billabong Zoo, North Carolina Zoo, Houston Zoo, and Blank Park Zoo.

We have additional Zoo News stories from the Smithsonian, Roasmond Gifford Zoo, Port Moresby Nature Park, and also a weird AI story. 

Conservation News stories include a new genus of tarantula, good news for the scimitar horned orax, and so much more! 

And in Other News, we talk about whales that don't like bullies and the fact that fish feel pain. 

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Today, the Safari heads back to Sedgwick County Zoo to talk to Callene Rapp all about heritage breeds! Don't know what that is? You will soon. You'll hear all about (and from) some of the amazing animals that are part of one of the largest heritage breed collections in the United States! 

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@sedgwickcountyzoo on socials 

scz.org 

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Dateline: August 8, 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 catch up about me.

Then we do two mini-deep dives...we start off looking at the controversy over a simple request from a zoo in Denmark, then we look at the octopus VS kid controversy. 

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Today, the Safari heads back to Tanganyika Wildlife Park for the last in our series of interviews recorded there this spring! We talk to Gauge Starkweather, who brings a fresh perspective as a younger keeper who talks about what the early learning curve is like and how different facilities handle it. We also talk okapis, alpacas, goats, and so much more! 

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twpark.com 

@tanganyikawildlifepark on socials 

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Dateline: August 1, 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 sharing some fun comments received from fans this week. Then we do a catch up about me. 

Our headline story is about culling animals in Europe, and how one specific instance has caused a lot of drama and even legal action recently. 

We then move on to our births for the week, featuring red pandas in the UK at Bristol Zoo and Amazon World, then other animals at Brookfield Zoo, Cameron Park Zoo, the Fort Wayne Zoo, Central Park Zoo, and more. 

We then say goodbye to animals from The Maryland Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Racine Zoo, Zoo Miami, and ABQ Bio Park. 

We have additional Zoo News stories from the Denver Zoo, Taronga Western Zoo, and Zoo Atlanta.

Conservation News stories include a tennis player saving sea turtles, an interesting story about North American shorebird populations, a new species of manta ray, and another rediscovery. 

And in Other News, we talk tortoise moods and penis worms! 

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