Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Dateline: March 17, 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 week with a discussion about the IMATA/ABMA joint conference with special guest Kaeli Innes of Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park! 

In Zoo News, we discuss the death of Kiska the orca, talk about an elephant transfer from the San Antonio Zoo, discussion Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's new hydroponic garden, talk about the financial solvability of the WCS, and so much more!

In Conservation News, we talk about six new chameleon species, a giant seaweed blob, the Willow Project problem, and some ways you can help local animals! 

And in Other News, we discuss stupid people that are even more stupid than the stupid people we discussed in last week's Other News which was focused on stupid people. 

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Today, the Safari heads to a really small but mighty facility! The PA Bat Rescue is an absolutely incredible place taking care of animals that so many people don't care about or are actively afraid of. You'll hear from Stephanie Stronsick, the founder of the organization, and you're going to hear some really amazing stories, including a HUGE bit of news about White Nose Syndrome, something you've heard about in previous episodes!

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Dateline: March 10, 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 discuss the new director of the ZAA, a  huge success story from the Texas Aquarium, a new exhibit at Newport Aquarium, incredible births at the Dallas Zoo, San Diego Zoo, and ZooMontana, another escape at the St. Louis Zoo, and so much more!

In Conservation News, we talk about Red Panda Network expanding the area it is working in, sea stars melting into goo, and what the new UN treaty means for the world's oceans.

And in Other News, we discuss stupid people having stupid pets.

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Today, the Safari spends some time at Blank Park Zoo in Iowa and at the Naples Zoo in Florida to talk to Elizabeth and Brittany of the Fossa SSP. These two incredibly passionate keepers are here to convince you to fall in love with the incredible animal known as the fossa. And if you listen, it will work! 

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@napleszoo on socials 
naples_zoo.org
blankparkzoo.com

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Dateline: March 3, 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 discuss an escaped cheetah in Omaha, the new aviary at the National Zoo, how you can help zoos, a new sea turtle, a new tree kangaroo, some red panda movement  and so much more!

In Conservation News, we talk about super pigs, digger crayfish, and a unique way to hunt invasive pythons.

And in Other News, we ruin a cute story for you.

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Today, the Safari heads back to Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park outside Phoenix, AZ, to talk to Krysta and Kaeli from the sea lion team there! We have so much fun discussing the individual personalities of the sea lions and the people on the team! We also talk a lot about training, and I get to share some of the amazing experiences I had with the sea lions with all of you!

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wildlifeworld.com 
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Dateline: February 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 discuss the new Toss the Tusk events created by the AZA, talk about the Memphis Zoo social media pages, tell you who is the new PreZOOdent at Utica Zoo, talk about how the New England Aquarium is helping with legislation, discuss an animal escape at the Saint Louis Zoo,  and more!

In Conservation News, we talk about bald eagles, chimpanzees, gorillas, a huge milestone in coral restoration in Hawaii.

And in Other News, we discuss wombat poop and some other less important stuff.

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Today the Safari heads back to Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park right outside Phoenix, AZ, to talk to the head of the bird department and spokesperson-in-training Danielle Hinderliter! Danielle is really passionate about working at the zoo she grew up at, and her love for the animals she takes care of shines through this entire episode. 

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wildlifeworld.com 
@wildlifeworldzoo on social media 

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Dateline: February 17, 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 start with some hellos and goodbyes, share a cool story from Potter Park Zoo, tell you how you can support the Cincinnati Zoo this week, update you on the Central Park Zoo Eurasian eagle owl,  and more!

In Conservation News, we talk about great news from Red Panda Network, the Shell lawsuit, the crazy ecological disaster in Ohio, and more!

And in Other News, we discuss an emu in Massachusetts and a monkey mystery!

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Today, the Safari heads back to Toronto to talk to Robert Ng of the Australasia area! We talk about Puzzle the tree kangaroo, wombats, echidna, Fly River turtles, and of course, the red pandas at the zoo. We also do a deep dive on Dash, the red panda cub that was born at the zoo last year but didn't survive. It's a great tale about resilience, positive attitudes, and how an incredible team and compassionate facility can combine to help you through a dark time. 

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@thetorontozoo on social media 
torontozoo.com 
@redpandanetwork 
redpandanetwork.org 

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