Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Today, the Safari heads to the Central Florida Zoo for not one, but two interviews! We talk with Stephanie Williams, the director of the zoo, about her varied and interesting career path, and what it means to be the director of a zoo.  We then talk to Chris Torge, senior hoofstock keeper, about some of the amazing animals found at the zoo! Two poop stories, y'all!  You'll get to hear about some cool giraffes, a famous rhino, and some pig species you might not know!  You'll also hear a quick discussion about leadership, one of my favorite topics.  Chris also touches on his time working at Disney's Animal Kingdom, sharing some amazing stories about his time there before working at Central Florida Zoo!  

EPISODE LINKS: 
www.centralfloridazoo.org 
@centralflzoo on social media

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www.patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 
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 new hippo at the Cincinnati Zoo, a birth of a joey of one of my favorite species, how QR codes can help zoo signage, and more! 

In Conservation News, we hear about platypus reintroductions, male elephant twins, and more!! 

And Other News features crows, how venom can help Covid-19, and a fun giraffe fact!

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ROSSIFARI LINKS: 
patreon.com/rossifari 
rossifari.com 
@rossifari on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter 
@rossifaripod on TikTok

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Today, the Safari resumes our trek through Florida with another stop at Mote Marine Lab!  This episode is releasing on International Manatee Day, so I figured it would be the perfect time to learn about manatees from some real experts.  And we really get into it!  From basic facts, to amazing husbandry, to fart jokes (that are relevant to the discussion of course), to exploring research that is still just being proposed with this species, we get into it ALL!   

EPISODE LINKS: 
mote.org 
@motemarinelab on social media 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 
rossifari.com 
patreon.com/rossifari 
@rossifari on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter 

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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 amazing work done by zoos in the path of Hurricane Ida, a BUNCH of important zoo pregnancies and births, and a tale of the Bronx Zoo helping out a cougar! 

In Conservation News, we hear from Katie Propp, and learn about bears and sharks! 

And Other News features cows, a rhino head, and more!

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ROSSIFARI LINKS: 
patreon.com/rossifar 
rossifari.com 
@rossifari on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter 
@rossifaripod on TikTok

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Today, the Safari stays at the Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School in NY to talk to two other guests about this amazing school featuring a zoo that is mostly staffed by high school students!  We talk to a former Zooie, Tiffany Hatfield, and the director of the zoo, Dr. Alan Tousignant!  This is the second of a two part series from the Trevor Zoo, so make sure you listen to last episode first!  

EPISODE LINKS: 
millbrook.org 
@trevorzoomillbrook on Instagram and Facebook 

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

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Today, the Safari takes a break from our Florida days to bring you the first of two episodes from the Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School, the ONLY AZA accredited zoo found at a high school!  And, on top of that, we spend a LOT of time talking about the red pandas at the zoo, both current and former!  We also talk about the otters and many other adorable animals there...but let's be honest...this one is ALL about the red pandas, our first time spending time with the species this season!  I know you missed them! 

EPISODE LINKS: 
millbrook.org 
@trevorzoomillbrook on Instagram and Facebook 

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

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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 cool grant received by the Akron Zoo, a ridiculous tale of social media and the Memphis Zoo, a couple very important births, the story I have had sent to me the most times since starting Zews, and more!

In Conservation News, we talk about an amazing story featuring a recent guest, a new marmot colony, and good news for lake trout! 

And Other News features amazing info about bats, a sea turtle, and a rather surprising giant tortoise! 

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

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 
patreon.com/rossifar 
rossifari.com 
@rossifari on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter 
@rossifaripod on TikTok

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Today, the Safari continues spending time in Florida, as I head to Gainesville to introduce you to the only teaching zoo in the United States that is accredited by the AZA! Jonathan Miot is the director of the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo, which is NOT in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as I used to think, but was only about 2.5 hours away from my gig in Sarasota!  So I loaded up my gear and headed off for a great day and an amazing interview. Jonathan and I talk a lot about passion, and what it takes to become a zookeeper nowadays.  We also talk about some incredible conservation efforts the zoo is involved in.  And don't worry, there are a TON of amazing animal stories featuring Matschie's tree kangaroos, Galapagos tortoises, bongo, klipspringers, hippos, and so much more!  

EPISODE LINKS: 
https://sfcollege.edu/zoo
@sfteachingzoo on Insta and Facebook 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 
rossifari.com 
patreon.com/rossifari 
@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 a some cool news out of Oregon, a fight at a zoo, the Delta variant and it's effect on captive populations, and more! 

In Conservation News, we talk about a new species of marmoset, an amazing rescue and release effort by Turtle Survival Alliance, and why cruelty towards wolves needs to change now. 

And Other News features some info about inbreeding, a frozen lion cub, and a wandering wallaby walking about Central PA.

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 
patreon.com/rossifar 
rossifari.com 
@rossifari on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter 
@rossifaripod on TikTok

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Today, the Safari heads out into the field to bring you an interview featuring conservation in action!  We go out into the field with senior biologist and conservation manager Melissa Bernahard to find and document a sea turtle nest!  You'll learn all about this amazing species, and what incredible work is being done to help save them from extinction.  Saving and documenting nests is a HUGE part of sea turtle conservation, and you'll get to hear it happening live, in real time, with the Gulf of Mexico providing the soundtrack to the episode.  It's a peaceful and hopeful tale I am excited to share with you all!  

EPISODE LINKS: 
@motemarinelab on Insta and Facebook 
mote.org 

ROSSIFARI LINKS: 
rossifari.com 
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 
@rossifari on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter 

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