Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Dateline: June 26, 2026. 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 interview with Miles Rossi talking about some cool animal experiences we've had this week at the Aquarium of Niagara and Buffalo Zoo.

Then it's time for Zoo News stories from The San Antonio Zoo, SeaWorld Yas Island, Cape May County Zoo, Hattiesburg Zoo, Virginia Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Maritime Aquarium, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, San Diego Zoo, Turtle Back Zoo, and more! 

Conservation News has three positive stories in it!

Other News is a deeper dive into the Central Park horse carriage debate.

All that and Animal Holidays! 

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Rossifari.com 

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@rossifari on socials 

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Today, the Safari heads back to Zoo Atlanta for a visit with a longtime friend and first time guest, Dr. Sam Rivera. We talk about the new hospital, what it takes to become a vet, a unique path to becoming boarded, the new hospital at the zoo, and more! 

EPISODE LINKS: 

@zooatl on socials 

zooatlanta.org 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 

Rossifari.com 

Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 

@rossifari on socials 

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Dateline: June 19, 2026. 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 discussion of my recent visits to the Maryland Zoo and Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, along with a quick but vague bit of excitement about SAFE Red Panda!

We have two headline stories this week. We start with a surprising update to the Natural Bridge Zoo situation taking place in Virginia...and it's as good as it is unexpected! We then do an update about the data center battle being waged by the Nashville Zoo...and it's also a good update! 

Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Binder Park Zoo, Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Garden, Whipsnade Zoo, Rockhampton Zoo, Chattanooga Zoo, Central Florida Zoo, Toledo Zoo, Buffalo Zoo, Johnson Zoo, Los Angeles Zoo, Paradise Country Wildlife Park, and more! 

Conservation News has a discussion about an orangutan population suffering because of humans. Shocker, I know.

Other News has a story about a recently deceased Central Park carriage horse and also about an albino red panda! 

All that and Animal Holidays! 

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Rossifari.com 

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@rossifari on socials 

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Today, the Safari heads down to Baltimore, Maryland, to celebrate the brand new red panda habitat that is less than a week old as you listen! Learn about the two girls that call the zoo home, what went into creating the habitat, what the behind the scenes area looks like, and more! Then we spend some time diving into Margaret's career and current favorites at the zoo. We also talk imposter syndrome, leadership, online trolls, and so much more! 

EPISODE LINKS: 

marylandzoo.org 

@marylandzoo 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 

Rossifari.com 

Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 

@rossifari on socials 

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Dateline: June 12, 2026. 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 bunch of random updates from the world of Rossifari.

We then get into a mini-deep dives episode featuring:

1. Saying goodbye to Arie, a beloved sea lion at Aquarium of Niagara

2. A look at advocacy and what we can do and have done as a community

3. An update on the proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo 

4. A look at a new movie about Flaco the owl 

5. A quick update on the social media account of Plumes

Plus quick hits from the Cincinnati Zoo, Edmonton Valley Zoo, ZooAmerica, an update on the swatting zoos have been experiencing, and more.

All that and Animal Holidays! 

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

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Today, the Safari heads back to the Columbus Zoo after FAR too long of a break. I sit down with Joy Kotheimer to discuss the penguins, flamingos, and tortoises she takes care of! We also talk about the importance of AAZK to her, and cover so much more in the process! 

EPISODE LINKS: 

columbuszoo.org 

@columbuszoo 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 

Rossifari.com 

Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 

@rossifari on socials 

@rossifaripod on TikTok 

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Dateline: June 5, 2026. 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 Ecuador trip and the chance to build our community in a new way.

Our headline story is about a data center that may open right next to the Nashville Zoo. This is NOT ok, but you can help. 

Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Louisville Zoo, Rolling Hills Zoo, Hammerton Park Zoo, Oregon Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Oregon Zoo, Oklahoma City Zoo, Sea World San Diego, ZooMontana, Lehigh Valley Zoo, Zoo Knoxville, Praha Zoo, Edmonton Valley Zoo, Paradise Country, Akron Zoo, Mississippi Aquarium, Birmingham Zoo, and more! 

Conservation News has two stories, one about Spix macaws that is kind of crazy. 

Other News has a dog that shot a human!

All that and Animal Holidays! 

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

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Today, the Safari heads down to the Virginia Living Museum for a big announcement...even though it wasn't official until after recording all of this. So we start with the announcement and then bring you three amazing humans from there.  Lyn talks us through her amazing career and the work she is now doing at the VLM, introducing us to a lot of the animals along the way. Lindsay talks to us about some fish. And Carter? They are here to talk about water bugs and water scorpions and the propagation of those species! Three very different tales from three wonderful people. 

EPISODE LINKS: 

@valivingmuseum on socials 

thevlm.org 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 

Rossifari.com 

Patreon.com/Rossifari to support the pod 

@rossifari on socials 

@rossifaripod on TikTok 

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Dateline: May 29, 2026. 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 catching you up on my world, including some good news about the Ecuador trip and discussing the show I'm opening tonight. 

Our headline story is a sequel to the Sloth World story. No seriously. 

Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, Edmonton Valley Zoo, Buffalo Zoo, Oregon Zoo, Burgers Zoo, Woodland Park Zoo, San Diego Zoo,  Bronx Zoo, Chattanooga Zoo, Columbus Zoo, Hogle Zoo, Denver Zoo, Virginia Zoo, Wildlife World Zoo, Louisville Zoo, Taipei Zoo, North Carolina Zoo, and more! 

Conservation News has two quick stories from the states, both of which are positive and hopeful! 

All that and Animal Holidays! 

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

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Today, the Safari heads back to Providence to catch up with three friends who were all on the pod last year. We sit down with Emily, Diana, and Kate in order to catch up on what's been going on since their episodes last year. These three women never cease to amaze and inspire me, and I'm so genuinely happy to have them back on the pod where they belong! 

EPISODE LINKS: 

@rwpzoo on socials 

rwpzoo.org 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 

@rossifari on the socials 

@rossifaripod on TikTok 

Rossifari.com 

Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 

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