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Voices for Conservation
Voices for Conservation episodes
- The Science and Math Institute: A partnership for empathy and conservation
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On this episode, Stacey sat down with Molly from Conservation Engagement and Maxx from the Science and Math Institute (SAMi) to chat about the Zoo's partnership and what it means for conservation and the future.
42 min - All About Penguins with Jeff and Kacie
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In this episode, we chatted with Rocky Shores Staff Biologists about our Magellanic penguin colony.
47 min - Filtration and Life Support with Katie and Sabrina
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In this episode, we chatted with Katie M. and Sabrina B. from our Life Support Systems team about how our Life Support Team keeps the water flowing to two aquariums and numerous animal habitats around zoo grounds. .
37 min - All About Bugs with Jessie S.
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In this episode, we chatted with Jessie S. from the Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater about her journey to the zoo world, her passion for bugs, and why bug conservation is so important.
Additional Resources
Terrestrial Invertebrate Taxon Advisory Group: https://titag.org/
SWARM: https://titag.org/conservation/aza-swarm/
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation: https://www.xerces.org/
45 min - 2025 Volunteer Award Winners
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In this episode, Stacey sits down with our with three of our 2025 Volunteer Award Winners:
2025 Unsung Hero Award: Chris F.
2025 Rookie of the Year: Aquaria A.
2025 Brightman Achievement Award Winner: Kristina D.
38 min - Chatting with ZEED Director Alan V.
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On this episode of Voices for Conservation, Stacey chats with ZEED Director Alan V. about what it's like to run not one, but two, Zoological parks and the path that brought him here.
43 min - Animal Health Care with Dr. Karen Wolf, Head Veterinarian
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We were excited to chat with Doctor Karen about her journey toward becoming a vet and her experiences caring for the endangered American Red Wolf.
38 min - Celebrating Zoolights with Justin and Sam
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On this episode of Voices for Conservation, Stacey and Philina sit down with Facilities Lead Sam M. and Visitor Services Supervisor Justin C . to chat about their roles and their favorite things about Zoolights.
44 min - Chatting with the Eye to Eye Shark Dive Team
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On this episode of Voices for Conservation, Stacey sits down with Cameron T. and Jackie K. from the Eye to Eye Shark Dive Team to chat about their roles within the aquarium and some of their favorite shark dive stories.
36 min - Kelp Conservation with Mark and Heidi
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On this episode of Voices for Conservation, Stacey and Philina chatted with Staff Biologist Mark M and Dive Safety Officer Heidi about PDZA's involvement in kelp conservation. We learned about PDZA's work in kelp cultivation and our efforts to monitor kelp beds in the Puget Sound.
For more information, check out the organizations and projects mentioned in this episode!
Puget Sound Restoration Fund: https://restorationfund.org/
Reef Check: https://www.reefcheck.org/
WADNR Kelp Monitoring: https://dnr.wa.gov/aquatics/aquatic-science/nearshore-habitat-program/kelp-monitoring
PDZA Help Bull Kelp: https://www.pdza.org/help-bull-kelp/
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About Voices for Conservation
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Voices for Conservation is a podcast series highlighting the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium community members and the conservation issues that matter to them. We focus on learning about our team…
members to build understanding and belonging. Voices for Conservation is hosted by the Volunteer Engagement team at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium