Trainer Talks and Tails

Sheryl joins us this week and shares her incredible passion for sustainability and how we can change and improve sustainability practices at work! Being an eco-queen, Sheryl has progressed in her career to now working in a behavior change role for the council. We touch on better choices that can be made, how to incorporate a green team at work and what her role entails! You can find the podcast on socials @trainertalksandtails or reach out for feedback or questions on [email protected].

We had such a fun conversation with Adam from the NSW K9 Correctional Services Unit! Adam dives into what his role looks like and what the dogs are used for. We chat about different types of conditioning used for training the dogs, how they choose the best training type for the dogs and how the training works! Plus, the use of different reinforcers. You can find us on socials @trainertalksandtails or reach out for feedback or queries on [email protected].

The amazing Kayla, from Lone Pine, joins us this week chatting all about education roles within facilities. She shares her career background that led her to her role and why hands on education in zoo environments are so important for learnings. We chat about techniques people can use to provide the best education about the species we're lucky enough to work with. You can find the podcast on socials @trainertalksandtails or reach out for feedback or queries on [email protected].

Lou generously shares an insight into her incredible career working with a variety of primates in different facilities. We talk about training, how to provide the best welfare and the differences between species. Lou also chats about her role working with the Borneo Orangutan Survival group, providing enrichment and welfare to wild animals and how to get involved in field work. You can find the podcast on socials @trainertalksandtails or reach out for feedback or queries on [email protected].

Chris chats with us this week all about his transition from working in a zoo environment to a government role in fisheries. He shares what his role can look like and what it was like leaving the zoo industry. You can find us on socials @trainertalksandtails or reach out for feedback or queries on [email protected].

It's been a hot minute, but we thought we'd do a short and sweet update episode for what the last few months has looked like for us both! You can follow us on socials @trainertalksandtails or reach out for feedback or queries on [email protected].

Emma joins us this week to chat about a unique species! Moving from marine to arachnids, Emma shares how she was able to transfer her skill set. We touch on the importance of anti-venom programs and why its so important to maintain high standards of welfare for animals used in milking. You can find the podcast on socials @trainertalksandtails, and for feedback or queries reach out on [email protected].

Deane is back with us at Trainer Talks and Tails and sharing some of the incredible training they have been achieving with lions and chimps! We really focus this conversation on how the use of differential reinforcement helped manage some undesirable behaviors. You can find the podcast on socials at @trainertalksandtails or reach out for queries or feedback on [email protected].

To kick off season three, we were lucky enough to be joined by Kyle from Wild Enrichment. Kyle shares his tips of how to set up effective enrichment, time management and the use of behavioral husbandry to better animal welfare. You can find the podcast on socials @trainertalksandtails or reach out for any feedback or queries on [email protected].

To finish off this season of the podcast, we were joined by Rory Keenan from Zoos Victoria! Rory has a lot of experience in the industry with his passion primarily driven towards different reptile species. Rory chats about some vital conservation work he is participating in with earless dragons and frogs, as well as juggling being the species coordinator for Fijian Iguanas. You can find the podcast on socials @trainertalksandtails or reach out for feedback or queries on [email protected].