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Voices for Conservation
Voices for Conservation episodes
- Unique stories from Front Gate team members Christie W. and Diamond G.
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On this staff chat, Stacey talks with Front Gate Leads Christie and Diamond about their journey to PDZA and some of the unique stories from the Front Gate.
29 min - Species Survival Plans (SSP) and Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE)
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On this episode of Voices for Conservation, Stacey chats with Curator Natalie D. and Aquarist Mark M. about their involvement in the Red Wolf SSP and the Sunflower Star SAFE program.
51 min - Red Wolf Staff Biologist Jamie O.
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In this staff chat, we talk with staff biologist Jamie O. and her experiences in the Red Wolf Program.
40 min - Motivational empathy with guest Nicole M.
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On this episode of Breaks for Conservation, we dive back into empathy with a focus on how zoos & aquariums can support conservation action by stimulating motivational empathy in our guests. Special guest Interpretive Programs Specialist Nicole M.
Resources
Consorte-McCrea, Adriana & Bainbridge, Alan & Fernandez, Ana & Nigbur, Dennis & Mcdonnell, Siri & Morin, Aïssa & Grente, Oksana. (2017). Understanding Attitudes Towards Native Wildlife and Biodiversity in the UK: The Role of Zoos. 10.1007/978-3-319-47883-8_17. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/312070381_Understanding_Attitudes_Towards_Native_Wildlife_and_Biodiversity_in_the_UK_The_Role_of_Zoos.Salazar, Gabby & Satheesh, Nitya & Ramakrishna, Ishika & Monroe, Martha & Mills, Morena & Karanth, Krithi. (2024). Using environmental education to nurture positive human–wildlife interactions in India. Conservation Science and Practice. 6. 10.1111/csp2.13096. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378664004_Using_environmental_education_to_nurture_positive_human-wildlife_interactions_in_India.
Wilson, Jennifer & Nageotte, Nichole & Pletcher, Nette. (2022). Evoking empathy—An overlooked role of animal statues in zoos. Zoo Biology. 41. 10.1002/zoo.21691. https://digital.lib.washington.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/a665d580-31e6-4eb3-a093-570af5b190b9/content.
Clayton, Susan & Fraser, John & Burgess, Claire. (2011). The Role of Zoos in Fostering Environmental Identity. Ecopsychology. 3. 87-96. 10.1089/eco.2010.0079. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275269313_The_Role_of_Zoos_in_Fostering_Environmental_Identity.
Clayton, S., Luebke, J., Saunders, C., Matiasek, J., & Grajal, A. (2013). Connecting to nature at the zoo: implications for responding to climate change. Environmental Education Research, 20(4), 460–475. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2013.816267. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264090313_Connecting_to_nature_at_the_zoo_Implications_for_responding_to_climate_change.
13 min - Voices for Conservation: Anniversary Episode with Deputy Director Sarah
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In this special anniversary episode, we sit down with PDZA Deputy Director Sarah and chat about one year of Voices for Conservation.
24 min - Equity in Conservation with Jasmine Williams, PDZA
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Hear how Jasmine Williams, Community Collaboration Manager at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium made her way into the zoo and aquarium field. We will also dive into what equity and equity in conservation looks like in the zoo and aquarium industry.
33 min - Staff Chat: Guest Engagement Interpretive Specialist Abbi R.
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On this episode of Staff Chats, Stacey talks with Abbi Robocker, Guest Engagement Interpretive Specialist, at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. We learn about how her love of PNW marine life, her interest in conservation, and about her work as chair of PDZA's Equity Team.
34 min - Empathy for Wildlife at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, part 1
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On this episode of Breaks for Conservation listen to Liz Hines, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Suzanne Ackerman, Staff Biologist @ Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater, from Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium talk about empathy, what is empathy for wildlife, and its role at the zoo and aquarium. This is the first part to a mini series on empathy and empathy for wildlife.
28 min - Staff Chat: Community Engagement Coordinator Liz Hines
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On this episode of Staff Chats, Stacey talks with Liz Hines, Community Engagement Coordinator, at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. We learn how she went from part interpreter to Wildlife Champions instructor and now Community Engagement coordinator and how her previous jobs and interests have helped her in her current job.
32 min - Staff Chat: Special edition for National Volunteer Week - 2023 Rookies of the Year
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In this episode, we chat with Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium's 2023 Volunteer Rookies of the Year Alfredo Miranda, Shelby Rohzen, and Rick Dow. We learn why they volunteer, what they love about PDZA and their successes in their first year of volunteering at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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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