We sat down with Zookeeper Micala Teetzen to learn all about Pudus in this week's episode.

Learn about southern pudus, their habitat in Chile, and how we care for the pudus at Sedgwick County Zoo

Interested in becoming a Zoo Member? Just visit scz.org/membership

For as low as $80 per person, you get to experience unlimited visits to the Zoo, early entry, discounts on special events, and early access to the Sedgwick County ZooCast.

Journey through the Looking Glass at Wild Lights 2023

INTRO (00:00)

INTERVIEW WITH ZOOKEEPER MICALA TEETZEN // LEARN ABOUT PUDUS (00:43)

LEARN ABOUT WILD LIGHTS (13:32)

DO SCZ GUESTS KNOW WHAT A PUDU IS? (14:22)

ANSWERING QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE (15:16)

LEARN ABOUT ZOO MEMBERSHIP (18:19)

CLOSING THOUGHTS ON PUDUS (19:15)

OUTRO (23:05)

We sat down with Curator of Ectotherms Nate Nelson to learn all about the Aldabra Giant Tortoise in this week's episode.

Learn about Aldabra giant tortoise lifespan, weight, and diet. Hear about the nine tortoises that call SCZ home.

Interested in becoming a Zoo Member? Just visit scz.org/membership.

For as low as $80 per person, you get to experience unlimited visits to the Zoo, early entry, discounts on special events, and early access to the Sedgwick County ZooCast.

Journey through the Looking Glass at Wild Lights 2023

INTRO (00:00)

INTERVIEW WITH THE CURATOR OF ECTOTHERMS, NATE NELSON // LEARN ABOUT ALDABRA GIANT TORTOISES (00:45)

LEARN ABOUT ZOOBILEE (12:42)

WHAT DO SCZ VISITORS THINK ABOUT ALDABRA GIANT TORTOISES? (13:29)

ANSWERING QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE (14:41)

LEARN ABOUT WILD LIGHTS (22:24)

CLOSING THOUGHTS ON THE ALDABRA GIANT TORTOISE (23:15)

OUTRO (27:17)

We sat down with Jennica King, the Zoo's Director of Marketing and Communication to learn all about Zoobilee in this week's episode.

Learn about Zoobilee's history and what you can expect at the party. Hear how you can purchase Zoobilee tickets and attend the wildest night in Wichita.

Interested in becoming a Zoo Member? Just visit scz.org/membership.

For as low as $80 per person, you get to experience unlimited visits to the Zoo, early entry, discounts on special events, and early access to the Sedgwick County ZooCast.

Party at the Wildest Night in Wichita

INTRO (00:00)

INTERVIEW WITH THE ZOO'S DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION, JENNICA KING // LEARN ABOUT ZOOBILEE (00:45)

LEARN ABOUT ZOO MEMBERSHIP (11:24)

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE ON THE ZOO'S HISTORY // CAN YOU ZOO-LIEVE IT? (11:24)

LEARN ABOUT WILD ENCOUNTERS (14:38)

CLOSING THOUGHTS ON ZOOBILEE (15:29)

OUTRO (17:15)

We sat down with Elephant Care Professional Caleb Noller to learn all about African Elephants in this week's episode.

Learn about African elephants' habitat and the dangers of poaching. Hear about SCZ's newest bull elephant, Callee.

Interested in becoming a Zoo Member? Just visit scz.org/membership.

For as low as $80 per person, you get to experience unlimited visits to the Zoo, early entry, discounts on special events, and early access to the Sedgwick County ZooCast.

Adopt an African Elephant and become a Zoo Pal

INTRO (00:00)

INTERVIEW WITH ELEPHANT CARE PROFESSIONAL CALEB NOLLER // LEARN ABOUT AFRICAN ELEPHANTS (00:43)

LEARN ABOUT ZOOBILEE (11:01)

WHAT DO SCZ VISITORS THINK ABOUT AFRICAN ELEPHANTS? (11:48)

ANSWERING QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE (13:07)

LEARN HOW YOU CAN HELP THE ZOO CARE FOR AFRICAN ELEPHANTS (16:04)

CLOSING THOUGHTS ON AFRICAN ELEPHANTS (16:54)

OUTRO (19:08)

We sat down with Zookeeper Jody Sentel to learn all about Red Pandas in this week's episode.

Learn about red pandas' habitat, diet, and behaviors. Hear about SCZ's red pandas- Ravi and Sunsari.

Interested in becoming a Zoo Member? Just visit scz.org/membership.

For as low as $80 per person, you get to experience unlimited visits to the Zoo, early entry, discounts on special events, and early access to the Sedgwick County ZooCast.

Adopt a Red Panda and become a Zoo Pal

Red Panda Network: redpandanetwork.org

INTRO (00:00)

INTERVIEW WITH ZOOKEEPER JODY SENTEL // LEARN ABOUT RED PANDAS (00:45)

LEARN ABOUT TWILIGHT TUESDAYS (09:22)

WHAT DO SCZ VISITORS THINK ABOUT RED PANDAS? (10:16)

ANSWERING QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE (11:33)

LEARN HOW YOU CAN HELP THE ZOO CARE FOR RED PANDAS (18:58)

CLOSING THOUGHTS ON RED PANDAS (19:44)

OUTRO (23:58)

We sat down with Sedgwick County Zoo CEO and bird enthusiast Scott Newland to learn all about the Guam Kingfisher in this week's episode.

Learn about the Guam Kingfisher, a bird that's extinct in the wild. Hear how SCZ is working to reintroduce this bird back into its natural habitat.

Interested in becoming a Zoo Member? Just visit scz.org/membership.

INTRO (00:00)

INTERVIEW WTIH THE ZOO'S CEO, SCOTT NEWLAND // LEARN ABOUT THE GUAM KINGFISHER (00:45)

LEARN ABOUT ZOO MEMBERSHIP (24:07)

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGW OF BIRDS CALLS // TALK BIRDIE TO ME (24:45)

LEARN ABOUT TWILIGHT TUESDAYS AT THE ZOO (28:46)

CLOSING THOUGHTS ON THE GUAM KINGFISHER (29:28)

OUTRO (34:25)

Check out the trailer for the Sedgwick County Zoo's new podcast- The Sedgwick County ZooCast!

Twice a month, on the 1st and 15th, join host Emily Bishop and a special guest to learn all about what's new at the zoo. Episode topics range from animal behaviors and conservation to the events and history of Sedgwick County Zoo.

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