Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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2 days ago

Today, the Safari heads back to Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo to hang out with one of the teachers at the school there, Dr. Kerry Dore. This ethnoprimatologist and anthropologist is in charge of the independent research many students perform at the zoo, and our conversation ranges from her early career path to the work she does with the students at the zoo to all kinds of philosophical discussions in the zoo world. I really, really loved this episode, especially the second half of it. EPISODE LIN...

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Today, the Safari heads back to Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo to hang out with one of the teachers at the school there, Dr. Kerry Dore. This ethnoprimatologist and anthropologist is in charge of the independent research many students perform at the zoo, and our conversation ranges from her early career path to the work she does with the students at the zoo to all kinds of philosophical discussions in the zoo world. I really, really loved this episode, especially the second half of it. EPISODE LIN...

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Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Can SAD Lamps Cause Joy? with Dr. Kerry Dore of The Millbrook School

Today, the Safari heads back to Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo to hang out with one of the teachers at the school there, Dr. Kerry Dore. This ethnoprimatologist and anthropologist is in charge of the independent research many students perform at the zoo, and our conversation ranges from her early career path to the work she does with the students at the zoo to all kinds of philosophical discussions in the zoo world. I really, really loved this episode, especially the second half of it. EPISODE LIN...

2 days ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 11.21.25 - The How To Scare Seagulls Edition!

Dateline: November 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 an update about my life including a fun story of how small the zoo world can be. Then it's time for Zoo News stories from The Philadelphia Zoo, ABQ BioPark, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Miller Park Zoo, Cameron Park Zoo, Tanganyik...

6 days ago

36 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

What a BIIIIIIIIIIG Yawn! with Theresa, Katie, and Ann of ZooAmerica

Today, the Safari heads to Hershey, PA, not for chocolate (ok, there was some chocolate) but for a visit to ZooAmerica, an AZA-accredited facility located right at Hershey Park. We sit down with three staff members at the zoo to talk about wolves, otters, bears, conservation efforts, how being a part of the Hershey organization makes a difference, their relationship with Ocean Connections, and so much more! EPISODE LINKS: @zooamerica zooamerica.com ROSSIFARI LINK...

1 week ago

1 hour 15 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 11.14.25 - The Big Child Satan Bee Edition!

Dateline: November 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 an update about my life, including getting real about a challenging aspect of doing this and being a touring musician. We then have a headline story from the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Georgia Aquarium, ZooAtlanta, Memphis Zoo, Monarto Safari Park, Gl...

1 week ago

38 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

The 40 Most Loved Animals in the World - Tree Kangaroo Workshop Episode Recap featuring Mac from Roger Williams Park Zoo, Bree from the Minnesota Zoo, and Elaina from Friends University!

Today, the Safari heads to Lincoln Children's Zoo for the Tree Kangaroo Workshop! We talk to multiple people from the workshop, and I give my experiences there as well. The Tree Kangaroo Workshop is THE best example of the incredible lengths people in this field go to for their animals, and I'm so excited to share it with y'all! EPISODE LINKS: @treekangarooconservationprogram @treekangaroosafe @rwpzoo @minnesotazoo ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com ...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 11.7.25 - The Dia De Los Muertos Edition

Dateline: November 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 an update from the Tree Kangaroo Workshop! We then have a headline story looking at a really cool thing some zoos are doing to say goodbye to beloved animals, including places like the Philly Zoo and Elmwood Park Zoo. Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Lehigh Valley Zoo, Audubon Zoo, Zoo...

2 weeks ago

36 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Fat Sand Dollars? with Dr. Grace Fuller of the Detroit Zoo and AZA's Animal Welfare Committee

Today, the Safari brings you an episode recorded at the AZA Annual Conference, featuring Dr. Grace Fuller of the Detroit Zoo and the AZA's Animal Welfare Committee. We talk all about the commitment to animal welfare that the AZA has, and how the committee helps to ensure that all AZA facilities have best practices for the welfare of their animals. We also veer into numerous controversial zoo topics! EPISODE LINKS: detroitzoo.org @detroitzoo on socials ROSSIFARI L...

3 weeks ago

51 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 10.31.25 - SPECIAL EDITION: The Trouble Flies Off featuring Dani Larson!

Today, we have a special edition of Rossifari Zoo News: an interview with Dani Larson all about a recent fly off with one of the birds she was training at Southwick's. We go into every detail of what happened, what worked, what didn't, what the team was feeling, and so much more! We also sidebar into an interesting discussion about social media as it surrounds this topic, and of course pick on each other mercilessly. EPISODE LINKS: southwickszoo.com @southwickszooofficial o...

3 weeks ago

50 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Herping and Inverting with Bradley Lawrence of The Phoenix Zoo featuring Natali Berry

Today, the Safari heads to Phoenix to welcome The Phoenix Zoo to the Rossifari Family! We talk to Bradley Lawrence, one of the curators of the zoo, about herps, horses, and so much more! We also welcome back a previous guest from multiple episodes, Natali Berry, who serves as a co-host of sorts because she is Bradley's wife! EPISODE LINKS: @phoenixzoo phoenixzoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com @rossifari @rossifaripod Patreon.com/rossifari to...

1 month ago

58 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 10.24.25 - The Carl Perkins is my Taylor Swift, but Taylor Swift Helps Sea Otters Edition

Dateline: October 24, 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 an update about my life and way too much discussion about a new album I'm excited about. We have a headline story looking at two things that happened in the anti-zoo movement this week, and my take on them. Then it's time for Zoo News stories from The Columbus Zoo, Kansas City Zoo, Roger Williams Pa...

1 month ago

42 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

From Black Spots to Black Feet with Adrienne Crosier of the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Today, the Safari heads back to the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute to sit down with Adrienne Crosier, Curator of Carnivores at the Front Royal campus. We talk carnivores, but we mostly focus on the conservation of black footed ferrets, something the facility is heavily involved in. EPISODE LINKS: @smithsonianzoo on socials https://nationalzoo.si.edu/ ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok rossifari.com&...

1 month ago

40 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 10.17.25 - The Lincoln Joey's Zoo Edition!

Dateline: October 17, 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 an update about my life and some really cool podcast milestones! Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, ZooAtlanta, ABQ BioPark, the Dallas Zoo, Zoo Tampa, Sacramento Zoo, Lincoln Children's Zoo, The Perth Zoo, Sedgwick County Zoo, ZooParc Overloon, Turtle Back Zoo, the Lake ...

1 month ago

35 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Entering the Spreadsheet Habitat with Kelly Salamone of the San Diego Zoo and SAFE Red Panda

Today, the Safari sits down with one of the true unsung heroes of the zoo world: Kelly Salamone. In her work at the San Diego Zoo and with SAFE Red Panda, Kelly does SO much that I can't even describe it all here. Just listen...she's a star. This is a completely different side of the zoo world than you've heard about on here yet, and that's even before we get to Kelly's incredible non-zoo job. EPISODE LINKS: @sandiegozoo on socials sandiegozoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: ...

1 month ago

53 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 10.10.25 - The Goodbye Jane Goodall Edition

Dateline: October 10, 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 some great news about Shots for Spots and Fahlo bracelets! Speaking of, if you can help with Shots for Spots, please do so here: https://kindest.com/831498-shots-for-spots Our headline story is saying goodbye to Dr. Jane Goodall, hopefully in a way that is different than all of the other amazing tributes ...

1 month ago

41 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Hatching a New Idea with Sara Hallager of the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Today, the Safari heads back to Washington, DC, to visit the new bird house at the National Zoo! We talk about the unique facilities of the building, how the entire approach to the bird collection at the zoo changed, what went into designing and creating an award-winning space, and so much more! EPISODE LINKS: @smithsonianzoo on socials nationalzoo.si.edu ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on the TikTok machine Rossifari.com Patreon....

1 month ago

48 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 10.2.25 - The Special Announcements Edition!

Dateline: October 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 a very, very exciting announcement! Then that's followed by a second announcement that is also very exciting! Speaking of, if you can help with Shots for Spots, please do so here: https://kindest.com/831498-shots-for-spots Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, The Los Angeles...

1 month ago

39 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

The Secretary of Giraffe with Amy Schilz of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Today, the Safari heads to Colorado to the legendary Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! We talk all things giraffe with Amy Schilz, the senior animal behaviorist at the International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. We talk training, husbandry, conservation work, and so much more. Amy is an incredibly passionate guest, and I'm wildly excited to share her story with you. EPISODE LINKS: www.cmzoo.org @cheyennemountainzoo on socials ROSSIFARI ...

1 month ago

59 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 9.26.25 - The Speaker for the Dead Edition

Dateline: September 126, 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 talking about my life, and then remind you all to donate to Shots for Spots! If you can help with Shots for Spots, please do so here: https://kindest.com/831498-shots-for-spots Our headline story this week looks at the passing of animal trainer Ryan Easley, and how there seem to be two completely diff...

2 months ago

48 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

The 2025 AZA Conference Recap!

Today, the Safari heads down to Tampa for the 2025 AZA Conference. You'll hear from people with all levels of experience and their thoughts on what they experienced this year, including me and our good buddy Dan Ashe, President and CEO of the AZA! ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod

2 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 9.19.25 - The Red Panda Kindergarten Rides Again Edition

Dateline: September 19, 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 couple interesting emails I've received recently. If you can help with Shots for Spots, please do so here: https://kindest.com/831498-shots-for-spots And if you work with great apes, please check out this survey: https://warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KB5xM0s0ToWbuS Then it's time fo...

2 months ago

38 minutes