Avocados or Potatoes with Dakota Harriman of the Greensboro Science Center

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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Today, the Safari heads back for another great visit to Greensboro Science Center! This time we talk to Dakota Harriman all about her incredible viral videos, the many animals she gets to care for, and the greatest romance you'll ever hear of...at least as far as ones involving casques.
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@greensborosciencecenter on socials
greensboroscience.org
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rossifari.com
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod

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1. Avocados or Potatoes with Dakota Harriman of the Greensboro Science Center (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Birds of a Feather Talk Together (00:18:31)

3. (Cont.) Avocados or Potatoes with Dakota Harriman of the Greensboro Science Center (00:19:21)

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Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Avocados or Potatoes with Dakota Harriman of the Greensboro Science Center

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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1. Avocados or Potatoes with Dakota Harriman of the Greensboro Science Center (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Birds of a Feather Talk Together (00:18:31)

3. (Cont.) Avocados or Potatoes with Dakota Harriman of the Greensboro Science Center (00:19:21)

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Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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Keep the Five Alive! with Nina Fascione of the International Rhino Foundation 55:30

19 hours тому55:30

55:30

Happy Keep the Five Alive Day! To celebrate all things rhino, I'm bringing you an interview with Nina Fascione of the International Rhino Foundation! We talk all things rhino and rhino conservation, from going deep into exactly how scary the world of poachers can be to discussing the "arms race" of conservation. We also talk about the amazing rangers helping to save the five species of rhinos, how dogs are helping conserve rhinos, and so much more! EPISODE LINKS: rhinos.org @rhinosirf on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod and check out exclusive stickers!…

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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Rossifari Zoo News 5.2.25 - The Big Babies and Tiny Birbs Edition featuring Scott Newland of Sedgwick County Zoo! 50:44

4 дні тому50:44

50:44

Dateline: May 2, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with our usual introduction, talking a bit about me. We then get to our headline story for the week: my interview with Scott Newland, CEO of Sedgwick County Zoo, about the amazing work being done to save siheks, through collaborative efforts of AZA facilities and conservation partners. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the Maryland Zoo, Australia Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Dallas Zoo, Bronx Zoo, and Paignton Zoo. Also bonus interview content with Scott! We say goodbye to beloved animals at ZooMontana, the St. Louis Zoo, Topeka Zoo, and the Buffalo Zoo. The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from the Columbus Zoo, Tierpark Schönebeck, and Chester Zoo. Then in Conservation News we have good news for oysters, snow leopard population studies in Nepal, an interesting look at the human side of conservation, and more. In Other News, we talk about a guy who didn't get eaten by gators. Good job, guy. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

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The Seal Who Speaks English with Patty Leonard and Kristen McMahon of New England Aquarium 50:40

7 днів тому50:40

50:40

Today, the Safari stays in Boston to bring you another fun episode from our friends at New England Aquarium. This week, we are talking about the pinnipeds that call the facility home! Five California sea lions and five harbor seals make up this incredible collection, and you'll not only learn all about them and the amazing training done with them, but even get to join me inside the seal habitat and hear from some of the animals as well as the trainers there! EPISODE LINKS: newenglandaquarium.org @newenglandaquarium on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

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Rossifari Zoo News - The Tanganyika Experience Edition! 38:18

11 днів тому38:18

38:18

Dateline: April 4, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with a discussion about my time spent at Tanganyika Wildlife Park this week, and go into a lot of detail about what makes this such an incredible, and incredibly unique, facility. We then get to our headline story for the week: Two currently running polls, one for the best zoo in the country, and one for the best aquarium in the country. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from the Nashville Zoo, Point Defiance Zoo, Stone Zoo, Milwaukee County Zoo, Wrocktaw Zoo, the Bronx Zoo, and Zoo Berlin. We say goodbye to beloved animals at Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, Chattanooga Zoo, ZooAtlanta, and Rockhampton Zoo. The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Nova Wild Zoo, Chester Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Mesker Park Zoo, Monterey Bay Aquarium, SeaWorld, the Oakland Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and Roger Williams Park Zoo. Then in Conservation News we have good news for sea turtles, a hippo tragedy, the Trump administration doing Trumpy things, and a look at an interesting situation involving koalas in Australia. In Other News, we talk about why you never see an obese Gila monster. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

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The Penguin Manager with Mia Luzitti and Diana Major of New England Aquarium 59:04

14 днів тому59:04

59:04

Today, the Safari heads to Boston to visit our friends at the New England Aquarium to talk all things penguins in celebration of World Penguin Day! Learn about the incredible habitat at the Aquarium that makes life fascinating for the penguins and the trainers there, how the two species that currently call the facility home are similar and different, and so much more! You'll also get to go on an audio tour of the various penguin habitats with me, including the new penguin retirement home! EPISODE LINKS: newenglandaquarium.org @newenglandaquarium on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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Rossifari Zoo News 4.18.25 - The Deep Snorkels Edition! 39:22

18 днів тому39:22

39:22

Dateline April 18, 2025 Rossifari Zoo News is back with a collection of stories that go deeper than usual, but less so than last week! This week we share some personal stories, and then look at three headlines from the field. First, we discuss what an Executive Order signed this week means for animal conservation. Spoiler alert: It's not good. Then we dive into the labor unrest at the San Diego Zoo. And we finish up by taking a look at the negative effect the #AIActionFigure trend had on zoos and aquariums this week, and how some facilities rose above the fray to participate in creative ways. Also, Animal Holidays! ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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The Pigeon Who Saved Herself with Sara Van Wormer, Shara Rapoza, and Sarah Henry of Buttonwood Park Zoo! 1:02:30

21 день тому1:02:30

1:02:30

Today, the Safari heads back to Buttonwood Park Zoo, to talk to newly appointed director Shara Rapoza along with returning friends Sarah Henry and Sara Van Wormer! We talk about the new Ambassador Animal building the zoo is nearing completion on, and what that will look like when it has its glorious opening to the public later this year! We also talk about some of the amazing ambassadors that call the zoo home, what goes into deciding to turn a barn into a state-of-the-art Ambassador building, and so much more! And of course, I start with an update about my girl, Emily the elephant! EPISODE LINKS: bpzoo.org @buttonwoodparkzoo on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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Rossifari Zoo News SPECIAL EDITION - A Dire Conversation 45:30

25 днів тому45:30

45:30

Dateline: April 11, 2025. You knew it was coming, and it's here. An entire episode digging into every aspect of this week's announcement of the "de-extinction" of dire wolves by Colossal Biosciences. We talk about this from a variety of angles, and dig into some of the other claims the company has made. We also look at what this might mean to the current administration, and most importantly, what effect this can have on conservation. And shockingly, Jurassic Park and Game of Thrones references are kept to a minimum. For me. ROSSIFARI LINKS: Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod and get stickers Rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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From Kanye to the Rainforest with John Garnica of RAREC 1:21:48

28 днів тому1:21:48

1:21:48

Today, the Safari takes a journey (on Zoom) to Peru to discuss RAREC, the RAINFOREST AWARENESS RESCUE EDUCATION CENTRE, located in Peru! We have a wild and sprawling conversation with John Garnica, the founder of the organization, talking about how his career took him from Kanye to the rainforest, how our friends at The Nashville Zoo made his dream a reality, how a motorcycle accident almost derailed everything, and how, time and again, John has overcome the odds to create a magical place that is doing so much for animals! EPISODE LINKS: rarec.org @rarec.center on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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Rossifari Zoo News 4.4.25 - The Have You Saved A Beaver Today? Edition! 50:58

5 weeks тому50:58

50:58

Dateline: April 4, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with a quick update on me and a story about how I saved a beaver this week. Totally good normal stuff. We then get to two headline stories: one looking at how recent Executive Orders can affect the Smithsonian's National Zoo, and zoos and aquariums in general; and then as a pallet cleanser, a look at some of the best April Fool's posts from facilities we all love! We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from Colchester Zoo, Long Island Aquarium, Hertfordshire Zoo, Altina Wildlife Park, Zoo Miami, Opel Zoo, The Alaska Zoo, and Longleat. We say goodbye to beloved animals at Brevard Zoo, Gladys Porter Zoo, Columbus Zoo, Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, the Detroit Zoo, and the Nashville Zoo. The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from the New Zoo, Duke Lemur Center, the San Antonio Zoo, SeaLife Sydney, and more. Then in Conservation News we have good and bad news for wolves and a look at a recent bust in the illegal wildlife trade. In Other News, we talk about dogs. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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Title Redacted with Diana Waterman and Emily MacDonald of Roger Williams Park Zoo 1:10:58

5 weeks тому1:10:58

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Today, the Safari heads back to Providence, RI, to sit down with some incredible team members at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Diana and Emily are an amazing duo that work with ambassador animals and in the commissary (which we never even get to), and have a LOT of fun doing it. This duo has come up in their careers together, and the relationship they share is as amazing as the work they are currently doing. With shoutouts to SANCCOB, VulPro, Amy Fennell, and Dani Poirier-Larson, this episode has it all! EPISODE LINKS: rwpzoo.org @rwpzoo on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod…

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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Rossifari Zoo News 3.28.25 - The Beavers for Congress Edition! 38:34

6 weeks тому38:34

38:34

Dateline: March 28, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with a quick update on me and a chat about Penguins International's March of the Penguin Madness competition! We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from the Nashville Zoo, the Toledo Zoo, ZooAtlanta, Auckland Zoo, Dudley Zoo, Altina Wildlife Park, and Wildlife World Zoo! We say goodbye to beloved animals at SeaWorld San Antonio, the San Francisco Zoo, the Memphis Zoo, Pueblo Zoo, the Louisville Zoo, and the Alaska Zoo. The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from the Cincinnati Zoo, Zoos Victoria, the New Zoo, Edmonton Valley Zoo, and more! Then in Conservation News we talk about cougars in Michigan, mountain bongos moving from Florida to Africa, and a look at what is going on with juvenile seal populations on Sable Island. In Other News, we talk about how beavers should be in government, or something like that. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

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Even Looser Favorite Terminology with Danielle Hinderliter of Wildlife World Zoo 46:12

6 weeks тому46:12

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Today, the Safari heads back to Wildlife World Zoo to catch up with our friend Danielle Hinderliter, bird keeper, educator, and one of the faces of the zoo! We talk about what the last two years have been like at the zoo, discuss the human-animal connection, and so much more! Oh, and we talk birds. So. Many. Birds. EPISODE LINKS: @wildlifeworldzoo on socials wildlifeworld.com ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod…

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Rossifari Zoo News 3.21.25 - The "Can I Have Your Bunnies" Edition featuring Katie Propp of Penguins International! 42:18

7 weeks тому42:18

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Dateline: March 21, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with a quick update on me and a chat about Penguins International's March of the Penguin Madness competition! We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from Mogo Wildlife Park, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, The North Carolina Zoo, Saginaw Children's Zoo, Sea Life Sydney, and Lincoln Park Zoo. We say goodbye to beloved animals at ZooAtlanta, Seattle Aquarium, and Sedgwick County Zoo. The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from The Minnesota Zoo, Brevard Zoo, Altina Wildlife Park, and the Cincinnati Zoo! Then in Conservation News Katie Propp jumps on to discuss March of the Penguin Madness AND a new legal victory for African penguins, we celebrate the largest sea turtle hospital in the world, discuss beaver reintroductions, look at stats about rhino conservation, and so much more! In Other News, we talk about a new ray being discovered and go into details about how not to smuggle turtles through airports. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

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Vulturologists with Dani DiMarco of Lehigh Valley Zoo 55:44

7 weeks тому55:44

55:44

Today, the Safari heads back to the Lehigh Valley Zoo to talk to Dani DiMarco about all the things. We catch up on what's new since our last interview, we go wander the zoo together and talk about some new and cool animals, and so much more. This is just one of those conversations where two friends just chat animals and zoos and have the best time! EPISODE LINKS: @lvzoo on socials lvzoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari for stickers…

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Rossifari Zoo News 3.14.25 - The 36 New Bands Edition! 37:02

8 weeks тому37:02

37:02

Dateline: March 14, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with a quick update on me and a chat about Penguins International's March of the Penguin Madness competition! We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from Roger Williams Park Zoo, Zoo Montana, Seneca Park Zoo, Zoo Miami, The Toledo Zoo, The Duke Lemur Center, Sacramento Zoo, The Denver Zoo, Sedgwick County Zoo, Henry Doorly Zoo, and the Nashville Zoo. We say goodbye to beloved animals at Lehigh Valley Zoo, the Phoenix Zoo, Zoo de Granby, and the Jacksonville Zoo. The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from Monarto Safari Park, the Cincinnati Zoo, Zoo Poznań, Reid Park Zoo, Zoo Miami, the Columbus Zoo, and also a look at some fake stories that popped up online this week. Then in Conservation News we discuss the latest Trump Administration decisions that affect conservation, some new rediscoveries of species, how six elephants dying in Sri Lanka illustrate the larger issues facing the species, and the start of sea turtle nesting season. In Other News, we talk about a new discovery about mice that is truly fascinating. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

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The Minternship with Delaney Sevchik, Megan Koehn, and Emily Gallo of Wildlife World Zoo! 1:05:52

8 weeks тому1:05:52

1:05:52

Today, the Safari heads to Wildlife World Zoo outside of Phoenix, to talk to three trainers who had to put up with my sorry butt for an entire week as I did a voluntary mini internship (Minternship) with the sea lion training team at the zoo! We talk about why an incredible team matters so much, and how an incredible culture can create resiliency for animals and staff alike. We dig into so much more interesting stuff, and the episode ends with a very unique musical performance! ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com @rossifari on the socials @rossifaripod on TikTok patreon.com/rossifari…

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Rossifari Zoo News 3.7.25 - The Grants Galore! Edition 41:16

9 weeks тому41:16

41:16

Dateline: March 7, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with where I am now, and wondering why is it so cold? Our headline story is a look at Chappy, the seal pup rescued by Mystic Aquarium that came to national prominence before sadly passing away. What can we learn from all the things Mystic did so, so right? We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from Blank Park Zoo, the San Diego Zoo, Jacksonville Zoo, the Indianapolis Zoo, the London Zoo, and Wild Discovery! We say goodbye to beloved animals at Potawatomi Zoo, the Calgary Zoo, and the Toronto Zoo. The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from the AZA, Zoos Victoria, Zoo Atlanta, Buttonwood Park Zoo, Roger Williams Park Zoo, and more! Then in Conservation News we discuss the latest Trump Administration decisions that affect conservation, some new rediscoveries of species, and the latest update on the quest to recreate the woolly mammoth. In Other News, we talk about a death that wasn't and also a look at how your house cat can be affected by HPAI in new and exciting ways! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

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Let's Celebrate SAFE! Part 2 with Kristen Lukas of SAFE Gorilla and Jess Phillips of SAFE African Penguin 1:02:40

9 weeks тому1:02:40

1:02:40

Today, the Safari continues our celebration of 10 years and 50 programs under the AZA's SAFE banner! We look at what individual programs are doing, talking to members of SAFE Gorilla and SAFE African Penguin about the work they are doing in the field, what goes into getting involved in a SAFE program, how conservation partners team up with SAFE programs, and more. We also spend some time talking about the incredible animals at each of their home facilities, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

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Rossifari Zoo News 2.28.25 - The End of the Quest? Edition 24:20

10 weeks тому24:20

24:20

Dateline: 2.28.25 Today's episode of Rossifari Zoo News starts with Jon riffing about life and how tired he is. Lots of cool stuff going on this week, Then we do a deep dive into what is going on at the SeaQuest chain of aquariums. It's a long story with a pretty solid ick factor. Then it's Animal Holidays, because Jon is very, very tired. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari Rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

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Let's Celebrate SAFE! with Dan Ashe and Katey Leban of The AZA 56:42

10 weeks тому56:42

56:42

Today, the Safari sits down with Dan Ashe and Katey Leban of the AZA to start a two-part series looking at the ten years and fifty programs of AZA SAFE! We talk about what SAFE programs are, how they are run, how they manage to maintain independence while being part of the AZA, and so much more! Tune in next week to hear from members of individual SAFE programs as they share the incredible work they are doing towards their goal of Saving Animals From Extinction! ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on the socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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Rossifari Zoo News 2.21.25 - The SNL50 Edition! 38:26

11 weeks тому38:26

38:26

Dateline: February 21, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with a story about my time on SNL. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from Hogle Zoo, Zoo Tampa, the Perth Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, and Zoo Miami. We say goodbye to beloved animals at Zoo Boise, the Chattanooga Zoo, The Denver Zoo, Paignton Zoo, the Oakland Zoo, and a surprising and amusing farewell. The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from Milwaukee County Zoo, the Auckland Zoo, the Fort Worth Zoo, the Philadelphia Zoo, as well as a look at the Top 10 Zoos voting from USA Today and a look at grief. Then in Conservation News we discuss Celebrity Jeopardy and two conservation stories from Scotland. In Other News we talk about pet microchips. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

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Let's Add Another Acronym: EMA with Tripp Gorman of the Elephant Managers Association 45:46

11 weeks тому45:46

45:46

Today, the Safari heads down to Fort Worth, TX, to talk to Tripp Gorman, the president of the Elephant Managers Association. This professional organization exists to help any human who takes care of elephants to increase their knowledge and skills! A lost-cost professional organization that focuses on welfare regardless of anything else going on at your facility is pretty rare, and I find it really inspiring! EPISODE LINKS: elephantmanagers.com @elephantmanagersassociation on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod…

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Rossifari Zoo News 2.14.25 - The Arrested Development Edition! 50:12

12 weeks тому50:12

50:12

Dateline: February 14, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with a quick update about the SAFE Red Panda plan. Our headline story this week is...well, I'm not going to spoil it. But it's a STORY, y'all! We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from the Oregon Zoo, Shreveport Aquarium, Metro Richmond Zoo, Mystic Aquarium, and Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. We say goodbye to beloved animals at Elmwood Park Zoo, the Adelaide Zoo, the Tulsa Zoo, the Naples Zoo, ZooAtlanta, and Smithsonian's National Zoo. The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from Sedgwick County Zoo, Phoenix Zoo, Bronx Zoo, the San Francisco Zoo, and more. Then in Conservation News we have the latest ways Trump is trying to destroy environmental protections, jaguar migration, a look at the tiger population of India, an extension of the ivory ban in the UK, some concerning news about monarch butterflies, and one way climate change is actually a positive. In Other News we talk about pinnipeds in beds and such. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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The Foremost Footcare Dude with Mike McClure of McClure International 57:04

12 weeks тому57:04

57:04

Today, the Safari heads to Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester to sit down with elephant footcare specialist Mike McClure. I spent the day with Mike watching him train the elephant teams from Seneca Park Zoo and Rosamond Gifford Zoo on the intricacies of elephant foot health, and it was truly amazing. We talk about the conservation work Mike participates in, the field work he does in Africa and Nepal, how zoos contribute directly to the welfare of animals in the wild, and so much more! EPISODE LINKS: @mcclureinternational ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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Rossifari Zoo News 2.7.25 - The Mighty Morphin' Power Giraffes Edition featuring Dan Ashe, Linda Chavez, and Raquel Gomez 37:10

13 weeks тому37:10

37:10

Dateline: February 7, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with a quick update from my life and welcome some new Patrons. Our headline stories this week are two deep dives into very interesting topics: first, Dan Ashe, President and CEO of the AZA talks about a recent email he sent to the membership of the AZA that led to some confusion and controversy. It's a great discussion about the DEAI situation in the AZA. We then have a second headline story in which you'll get to experience my day with Linda Chavez and Raquel Gomez, two musicians from the Valley Symphony Orchestra who went to Gladys Porter Zoo and played for a variety of animals there. It's a beautiful story with incredible music. We then have just a few Zoo News items from Woodland Park Zoo, the Toledo Zoo, and the Oakland Zoo. Then in Conservation News we have some more rediscoveries, a Quick Look at some bad news for the oceans, a discussion about a measure passed in Alaska that is terrible news for the predator populations there, a look at how many giraffe species there are, and more! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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Why Are They In Trees? with Jim Thomas of the Tenkile Conservation Alliance 50:20

13 weeks тому50:20

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Today, the Safari heads to Papua New Guinea to talk to Jim Thomas of the Tenkile Conservation Alliance, an organization dedicated to the conservation of tree kangaroos in their natural habitat. You'll hear about three species of tree roos we've never talked about before on the pod, learn the amazing conservation work being done to save these animals, and get a Poop Story that will blow you away. EPISODE LINKS: tenkile.com @tenkileconservationalliance on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod!…

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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Rossifari Zoo News 1.31.25 - The 500th Episode Edition featuring Dr. Zoë Rossi 44:08

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Dateline: January 31, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start off with a quick update from Texas! Our headline story this week is Zoë talking about a proposed change to the veterinary field that is NOT a great idea. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from Dickerson Park Zoo, the Chattanooga Zoo, Karlsruhe Zoo, and Cameron Park Zoo. We say goodbye to beloved animals at the Edinburgh Zoo, the Montgomery Zoo, the Staten Island Zoo, Dickerson Park Zoo, John Ball Zoo, and Zoo Berlin. The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from ZooMontana, Lehigh Valley Zoo, Potawatomi Zoo, and so much more! Then in Conservation News we have another update about bird flu, discuss a whole community coming together to save tortoises, discuss the illegal wildlife trade, and dive into why we keep finding species we thought were extinct. In Other News we finally end the escaped monkeys story from three months ago, look for some heroes, and share an amazing story about bonnethead sharks! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

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No HIPAA for Hippos with Josh Courteau of Species 360 54:52

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Today, the Safari sits down with Josh Courteau of Species 360 to talk all about ZIMS, the Zoological Information Management System that is basically involved in every aspect of life in zoos and aquariums. If you've ever wondered what facilitates moving animals between facilities, how veterinary records travel from facility to facility, how research done at one facility is shared with others, how we get base levels of medical information for various species, and so much more, ZIMS is the technology that allows all this to happen! EPISODE LINKS: @species360 on socials species360.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok…

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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Rossifari Zoo News 1.24.25 - The Do Cuttlefish Eat Marshmallows? Edition 41:34

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