Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Today, the Safari heads back to my home zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo, to sit down with Kara Kulak, a keeper who is working at the new, still unopened exhibit at the zoo: Harmony Hideaway! This exhibit features an absolutely sassy sloth named Liana, a red footed tortoise named Hank, and a bunch of amazing ducks you're sure to fall in love with!  The episode features a great interview and also some time spent on exhibit, meeting the animals and getting to hear from many, including one very special duck! 

EPISODE LINKS: 
@elmwoodparkzoo on social media 
www.elmwoodparkzoo.org 

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Zoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! 

In Zoo News, we discuss a sensory friendly night at Adventure Aquarium, a new enrichment item headed to the Columbus Zoo, animal angel trees, an Eagle Scout project, and more!

In Conservation News, we're talking about banning balloons, the conservation organization CVS (yes, that one),  and a visit from our Senior Australia Correspondent!

Other News features two really neat bird stories!

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Happy Walrus Awareness Week, y'all!  Today, I'm bringing you a look back at when I went to The Indianapolis Zoo to speak to marine mammal keeper Erika Allen. We touch on some dolphins, some sea lions, and of course, Erika's history...but this episode is all about the two walrus that live in Indy!  You'll hear all about (and from) Aku and Ginger, their history, their training, and the hopes for their future! Get ready to learn about one of the rarest species in captivity from an amazingly passionate and informed educator!  
THIS INTERVIEW ORIGINALLY AIRED AS PART OF SEASON 1!

SHOW LINKS: 
www.indianapoliszoo.com  
@indianapoliszoo on Insta and Facebook  

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Today, the Safari heads back to Knoxville, bringing back former guest Tiffany James to talk about her new position at the zoo, and also to share about an incredible in situ conservation experience she got to have in Africa!  We are talking about rhinos (in Knoxville and Africa), peccaries, poorly named monkeys, and so much more!  I also share about meeting some incredible animals including Cranberry! Don't know who that is? Listen to find out...Cranberry is a legend in the zookeeping world!  

EPISODE LINKS: 
@zooknoxville on social media
www.zooknoxville.org 
@gorillatiff - Tiffany on Instagram 

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@rossifari on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter 
@rossifaripod on TikTok 
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 
www.rossifari.com 

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Zoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! 

In Zoo News, we discuss a huge breaking story out of New Jersey concerning a zoo that was supposed to be closed down, and now may not be, an update on the Columbus Zoo AZA accreditation decision, and more!

In Conservation News, we're talking about a huge initiative by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, swift fox conservation efforts, the way the San Antonio Zoo teamed up with the Texas government to save six endangered turtles, and more!

Other News features Canadian Covid Craziness, a shocking relationship between sharks and fish, and something cool from my favorite football team! 

TO HELP THE JOHNSON PARK ANIMALS, please send an email to [email protected] and use kind but firm language to help save these animals! 

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Today, the Safari heads back to Knoxville, TN, to visit with Phil Colclough, the Director of Animal Care, Conservation, and Education at Zoo Knoxville! You'll learn all kinds of stuff, from cool facts about snakes, to how a new exhibit goes from dream to reality, to how to pronounce "Colclough!" This episode features a heavy does of reptile stories, but also looks at the world of zoo planning, and even gives some insight into the world of a zoo PR person! 

EPISODE LINKS: 
www.zooknoxville.org 
@zooknoxville on social media 

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www.patreon.com/rossifari 
www.rossifari.com 
@rossifari on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter 
@rossifaripod on TikTok 

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Zoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! 

In Zoo News, we discuss the America the Beautiful Initiative, zoo lights, the lion queen of the Bronx Zoo, and much more!

In Conservation News, we're talking about right whales, sharks, red pandas, and a special guest deep dive on emperor penguins with Katie Propp of Penguins International! 

Other News features a disease in dogs, and a visit from French correspondent Jacques Rossi! 

VISIT www.penguinsinternational.org FOR MORE INFO ON KATIE'S STORY!

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Today, the Safari heads to Massachusetts to visit The EcoTarium and sit down with former (and now current) guest Kelsey Castrogiovanni! Kelsey recently became the lead keeper at the EcoTarium, and the story of her decision to leave a beloved institution to help grow her career is incredibly interesting.  On top of that, we talk about some amazing animals including an incredible fox, and ancient porcupine, a well-trained pigeon, ravens, and so much more!  

EPISODE LINKS: 
www.ecotarium.org 
@ecotarium on social media 

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www.rossifari.com 
@rossifari on social media 
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Today we take a departure from our normal Zoo New (Zews) format to bring you a deep dive on four sad stories that happened this last week in the world of zoos, aquariums, and conservation.  We skip a lot of the fun and the goofy songs to do a deep dive into the passing of Winter the dolphin and three snow leopards at the Lincoln Children's Zoo.  We also talk about the disappointing results from the UN Climate Change Conference in Scotland, and finally discuss some controversy surrounding the AZA accreditation status of three zoos.  It's not the most fun episode, but I hope you find it poignant and important. 

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Today, the Safari stays at Beardsley Zoo to talk to Lindsay Carubia, an animal care specialist who takes care of the red pandas at the zoo (amongst other animals, probably). We talk all about Lindsay's career, and learn all about the adorable duo of pandas at the zoo.  Lindsay also talks at great length about a non-charismatic species she is incredibly passionate about, burying beetles!  

EPISODE LINKS: 
@ctbeardsleyzoo on social media 
www.beardsleyzoo.org 

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www.patreon.com/rossifari 
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