Today, we have a special edition of Rossifari Zoo News: an interview with Dani Larson all about a recent fly off with one of the birds she was training at Southwick's. We go into every detail of what happened, what worked, what didn't, what the team was feeling, and so much more! We also sidebar into an interesting discussion about social media as it surrounds this topic, and of course pick on each other mercilessly.  

EPISODE LINKS: 

southwickszoo.com 

@southwickszooofficial on socials 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 

rossifari.com 

@rossifari on socials 

@rossifaripod on TikTok 

Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod

Today, the Safari heads to Phoenix to welcome The Phoenix Zoo to the Rossifari Family! We talk to Bradley Lawrence, one of the curators of the zoo, about herps, horses, and so much more! We also welcome back a previous guest from multiple episodes, Natali Berry, who serves as a co-host of sorts because she is Bradley's wife! 

EPISODE LINKS: 

@phoenixzoo 

phoenixzoo.org 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 

rossifari.com 

@rossifari 

@rossifaripod 

Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod

Dateline: October 24, 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 an update about my life and way too much discussion about a new album I'm excited about.

We have a headline story looking at two things that happened in the anti-zoo movement this week, and my take on them. 

Then it's time for Zoo News stories from The Columbus Zoo, Kansas City Zoo, Roger Williams Park Zoo, Drusillas Park, North Carolina Zoo, New Forrest Wildlife Park, Zoo Du Bassin d'Arcachon, the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo, Maratime Aquarium, Adelaide Zoo, Beardsley Zoo, the Toronto Zoo, Akron Zoo, Topeka Zoo, Forth Worth Zoo, Sequoia Park Zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and the Houston Zoo. 

Conservation News stories include a reschedule conference, a new law in North Carolina, and another rediscovery.

Other News deals with a Fake News story

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rossifari.com 
@rossifari on socials 
@rossifaripod on TikTok 

Today, the Safari heads back to the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute to sit down with Adrienne Crosier, Curator of Carnivores at the Front Royal campus. We talk carnivores, but we mostly focus on the conservation of black footed ferrets, something the facility is heavily involved in. 

EPISODE LINKS: 

@smithsonianzoo on socials 

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 

@rossifari on socials 

@rossifaripod on TikTok 

rossifari.com 

patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 

Dateline: October 17, 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 an update about my life and some really cool podcast milestones!

Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, ZooAtlanta, ABQ BioPark, the Dallas Zoo, Zoo Tampa, Sacramento Zoo, Lincoln Children's Zoo, The Perth Zoo, Sedgwick County Zoo, ZooParc Overloon, Turtle Back Zoo, the Lake Superior Zoo, the San Diego Zoo, Phoenix Zoo, Topeka Zoo, Akron Zoo, Brookfield Zoo, Guadalajara Zoo, and Oglebay Good Zoo.

Conservation News stories include a few stories from the IUCN Conference, great news for sea turtles, a cool foster bird story, some guy named Mr. Beast, and more! 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 
rossifari.com 
@rossifari on socials 
@rossifaripod on TikTok 

Today, the Safari sits down with one of the true unsung heroes of the zoo world: Kelly Salamone. In her work at the San Diego Zoo and with SAFE Red Panda, Kelly does SO much that I can't even describe it all here. Just listen...she's a star. This is a completely different side of the zoo world than you've heard about on here yet, and that's even before we get to Kelly's incredible non-zoo job. 

EPISODE LINKS: 

@sandiegozoo on socials 

sandiegozoo.org 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 

@rossiari on socials 

@rossifaripod on TikTok 

Rossifari.com 

Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod

Dateline: October 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 some great news about Shots for Spots and Fahlo bracelets! Speaking of, if you can help with Shots for Spots, please do so here: https://kindest.com/831498-shots-for-spots

Our headline story is saying goodbye to Dr. Jane Goodall, hopefully in a way that is different than all of the other amazing tributes out there.

Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, Virginia Zoo, the Denver Zoo, Wingham Wildlife Park, the Chester Zoo, Greensboro Science Center, the Memphis Zoo, Lions Tigers & Bears, the Topeka Zoo, and Woodland Park Zoo, along with a discussion about how legislation and the closing of facilities can have unintended consequences even when the overall choice is correct.

Conservation News stories include a special Squirrel Awareness Month story, an amazing technique helping monarch butterflies, and HUGE news out of China.

And in Other News, we have an intervention.

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patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 
rossifari.com 
@rossifari on socials 
@rossifaripod on TikTok 

Today, the Safari heads back to Washington, DC, to visit the new bird house at the National Zoo! We talk about the unique facilities of the building, how the entire approach to the bird collection at the zoo changed, what went into designing and creating an award-winning space, and so much more! 

EPISODE LINKS: 

@smithsonianzoo on socials 

nationalzoo.si.edu

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 

@rossifari on socials 

@rossifaripod on the TikTok machine 

Rossifari.com 

Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod

Dateline: October 2, 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 very, very exciting announcement! Then that's followed by a second announcement that is also very exciting! Speaking of, if you can help with Shots for Spots, please do so here: https://kindest.com/831498-shots-for-spots

Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, The Los Angeles Zoo, The Wilds, the Fort Worth Zoo, Chester Zoo, Mulhouse Zoo, Columbus Zoo, Turtleback Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Zoo Knoxville, and the Cincinnati Zoo, plus all of the AZA Honors winners from the conference this year! 

Conservation News stories include a sad story about HPAI and an old story about tree kangaroos. 

And in Other News, we have a super hot shark threesome, apparently.

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 
rossifari.com 
@rossifari on socials 
@rossifaripod on TikTok 

Today, the Safari heads to Colorado to the legendary Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! We talk all things giraffe with Amy Schilz, the senior animal behaviorist at the International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. We talk training, husbandry, conservation work, and so much more. Amy is an incredibly passionate guest, and I'm wildly excited to share her story with you. 

EPISODE LINKS: 

www.cmzoo.org 

@cheyennemountainzoo on socials 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 

rossifari.com 

@rossifari on socials 

@rossifaripod on TikTok 

Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod