Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Dateline: April 14, 2023. 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 this episode with a wild personal story that may resonate with those worried about Toki the whale.

In Zoo News, we say farewell to the CEO of the Dallas Zoo, talk about SSP messaging, discuss the Capron Park Zoo task force, talk polar bear names, and so much more!

In Conservation News, we discuss the Himalayan Habre Center created by Red Panda Network, discuss upticks in rhino and orangutan poaching, and more!

And in Other News, we discuss more moose mayhem, and Eagle that is father to a rock, and more!

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Today, the Safari heads to Niagara Falls, NY, to visit the small but mighty Aquarium of Niagara! We sit down with digital content creator and former trainer Eric Walsh to talk all things Aquarium, including the sea lions, penguins, cuttlefish, and other animals that call the aquarium home. We also discuss the importance of sharing not only facts, but the stories of the animals at a facility, the upcoming expansion of the aquarium, and so much more! 

EPISODE LINKS: 
aquariumofniagara.org 
@aqniagara

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rossifari.com 
@rossifari on socials 
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Dateline April 8, 2023: Today, we sit down with Shanna Simpson, a current keeper at the Topeka Zoo who was the lead trainer of Lolita, also known as Toki, an orca who lives at Miami Seaquarium, where they have just announced their plans to release her into a sea pen and then eventually set her free. I have spent a lot of time researching this subject, and I am absolutely opposed to it. Shanna and I will walk you through the science behind why this move would be a death sentence for Toki, discuss former attempts at similar things, share on- and off-record conversations we have had with experts, and also discuss the unique things about Toki that make her an unbelievably bad candidate for release. We end with suggestions on who you can follow to find out how you can help! 

EPISODE LINKS: 
@truth4toki on ALL social media platforms 
truth4toki.com 

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

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Dateline: April 7, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  

In Zoo News, we give a cursory glance at the Lolita situation (more to come), talk about April Fools Day at zoos, talk about the new Barbie meme and how facilities are having fun with it, give some props to the Philly Zoo, Aquarium of Niagara, and so much more!

In Conservation News, we discuss how shipping is changing bird migration, talk about ways you can help turtles and the environment in general this month, and more!

And in Other News, we discuss a blockhead and a horse, spilled beer, a man saving a moose, and more!

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After a brief detour to chat with Joel Sartore, the Safari heads back to the Lehigh Valley Zoo today to spend some more time with Dani DiMarco and hang out with Meeko, the ambassador raccoon who lives at the zoo! We spend the entire episode inside Meeko's exhibit, doing a deep dive on her personality, her training, what makes her such a good and unique ambassador animal, and so much more! This is our first episode devoted entirely to one animal that we are with for said episode! Let me know what you think! 

EPISODE LINKS: 
@lvzoo on socials 
www.lvzoo.org 

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@rossifari on socials 
@rossifaripod on TikTok 
rossifari.com 
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Hey y'all! Big changes ahead...tune in for a real quick look at what they will be!

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Dateline: March 31, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  

In Zoo News, we look at the resolution between the AZA and the Columbus Zoo, discuss concerning security situations at the North Carolina Zoo, Detroit Zoo, and Toledo Zoo, bring you up to date on escaped birds at the Oakland Zoo, call for the resignation or termination of a zoo director (how's that for burying the lede?), look at births and deaths, and so much more!

In Conservation News, we discuss when the thylacine may have gone extinct, bring you two new updates from the Marine Megafauna Foundation, discuss creating babies from two members of the same gender, give props to the Hawaiian Animal Response team, and bring you two updates from CCF's attempt to introduce cheetahs back into India. 

And in Other News, we discuss right whale testicles, people having animals they shouldn't, saving octopods, and becoming a professional bear hugger.

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www.rossifari.com 
patreon.com/rossifari 
@rossifari on socials 
@rossifaripod on TikTok

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Today, the Safari sits down with world-renowned Nat Geo Explorer Joel Sartore to discuss the creation of the Photo Ark in celebration of his new book, Insects! We talk about the incredible world of insects, what led to the start of the Photo Ark, how exactly he gets all those amazing photos, and ways that you can make a difference in your everyday life. 

EPISODE LINKS: 
www.joelsartore.com for a SIGNED copy of the new book, Insects 
Or find his work in bookstores around the world 
@joelsartore on social media 

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patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 
rossifari.com 
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Dateline: March 24, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  

In Zoo News, we look at the Top Ten Lists from USA Today, including Best Zoos, Best Aquariums, Best Zoo Exhibits, and Best Botanical Gardens! We also talk about awards given to Brandywine Zoo and Aquarium of Niagara, new exhibits coming soon at Nashville and Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, the reopening of Elmwood Park Zoo, and so much more!

In Conservation News, we get sad, mostly.

And in Other News, we discuss bumble bee problem solving, a floating tortoise, and cocaine hippos! 

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patreon.com/rossifari 
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Today, the Safari heads back to Lehigh Valley Zoo, where we sit down with some penguins! Literally! On their rocks! We also sit there with Dani DiMarco, an incredible keeper who is here to tell us all about the penguins that live at Lehigh Valley Zoo. You'll get to listen in to a feeding session, meet the penguins, and hear what inspires Dani in her career, and how her unique life path led her to work with incredible exotic animals despite the fact that she is afraid of dogs! 

Go vote for Bahati by visiting the social media pages of Penguins International! 

EPISODE LINKS: 
@lvzoo on socials 
www.lvzoo.org 
@penguins_international 

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

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