Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Dateline: May 22, 2026 - Rossifari Zoo News is back with a special edition! We've had a secret for a few weeks, and we spill it now! 

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https://animalsanonymousapparel.com/collections/tree-kangaroo-fundraiser

https://animalsanonymousapparel.com/collections/binturong-fundraiser

@rossifari on socials 

@rossifaripod on TikTok 

rossifari.com 

Patreon.com/rossifari 

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Today, the Safari heads to Louisville, KY, to sit down with General Curator Ron Evans of the Louisville Zoo. We talk red pandas, binturongs, koalas, exhibit design, accessibility, and a whole slew of other topics. Also, your intrepid host takes some good-natured ribbing for what is apparently a loud voice. Who knew? 

EPISODE LINKS: 

@louisvillezooofficial on socials 

louisvillezoo.org 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 

@rossifari 

@rossifaripod on TikTok 

rossifari.com

Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 

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Dateline May 15, 2026: Rossifari Zoo News is back featuring another few deep dives into the animal news of the world. 

This week I start off with a deep look at the swatting incidents that have been plaguing zoos and aquariums across the United States. 

Then we talk about the guy who threw a rock at a monk seal and practically became public enemy number one because of it. 

Then we do the latest on the Sloth World situation. 

EPISODE LINKS: 

@treekangaroosafe to watch the Crunchathon

https://animalsanonymousapparel.com/collections/tree-kangaroo-fundraiser 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 

@rossifari on socials 

@rossifaripod on TikTok 

rossifari.com 

Patreon.com/rossifari 

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Today, the Safari sits down with my good friend Yosanni Torres to talk all things tree kangaroo in advance of World Tree Kangaroo Day! The SAFE Tree Kangaroo Crunch-A-Thon is currently running on social media, making this feel like a great time to focus on tree kangaroos! We talk about Yosanni's work at Zoo Miami, her transition into leadership, her work with the SSP and SAFE programs, and so much more! 

EPISODE LINKS: 

@zoomiami

@treekangaroosafe 

https://animalsanonymousapparel.com/collections/tree-kangaroo-fundraiser 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 

@rossifari on socials 

@rossifaripod on TikTok 

rossifari.com 

Patreon.com/rossifari 

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Dateline: May 8, 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 exciting news about a potential trip to Ecuador we could all take together to help save sea turtles! 

We have two deep dives this week: One is an interview with Sam Trull from The Sloth Institute, and one is a deep look at the labor situation that played out at Brookfield Zoo this week.

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 Southwick's Zoo to bring you another interview with fan favorite Emily Begue Masinda! We talk about how her pregnancy is changing her life and work, we laugh a lot, and she has the audacity to tell someone else's Rossifari Poop Story! 

EPISODE LINKS: 

Southwickszoo.com 

@southwickszooofficial on socials 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 

@rossifari on socials 

@rossifaripod on TikTok 

rossifari.com 

Patreon.com/rossifari 

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Dateline: May 1, 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 exciting news about a potential trip to Ecuador we could all take together to help save sea turtles! 

Our headline story is a follow up to last week's Sloth World story.

Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Central Florida Zoo, Columbus Zoo, Lehigh Valley Zoo, Akron Zoo, Henry Vilas Zoo, The Calgary Zoo, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Kansas City Zoo, Zoo Atlanta, Wildlife World Zoo, the Bronx Zoo, Zoo Knoxville, and more! 

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 the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to talk to a keeper of some of my favorite animals there, the binturongs Hank and Lola. Oh, and also tigers, lions, bears, and a bunch of other animals! We talk about how a good leader can make all the difference in a career in the zoo world, the individual personalities of many of the animals at the zoo, and so much more! 

EPISODE LINKS: 

@smithsonianzoo 

nationalzoo.si.edu 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 

Rossifari.com 

Patreon.com/Rossifari 

@rossifari on socials 

@rossifaripod on TikTok 

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Dateline: April 24, 2026. Today, the Safari does a deep dive into Sloth World, a roadside zoo possibly opening soon in Orlando. 31 sloths (at a minimum) have died so far for this tourist trap, and it's not going to get better unless it is gone. We talk about how you can help make that happen. 

EPISODE LINKS: 

Rossifari.com 

@rossifari 

@rossifaripod on TikTok 

Patreon.com/rossifari 

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Today, the Safari visits Mystic Aquarium to talk to the chair and vice-chair of the AZA Accreditation Committee. What does accreditation mean? What does it look like? What happens when an AZA-accredited facility is accused of not living up to the gold-standard that AZA accreditation represents? Can accreditation be revoked? Can special circumstances be accounted for from facility to facility? We ask all this and more! 

EPISODE LINKS: 

mysticaquarium.org 

@mysticaquarium 

@bronxzoo 

bronxzoo.com 

@zoos_aquariums 

aza.org 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 

Rossifari.com 

Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 

@rossifari on socials 

@rossifaripod on TikTok 

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