Cincinnati Zoo Tales

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Mark and Jenna, Cincinnati Zoo Nov 01, 2023

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Spooky season is almost over and podcast hosts Mark and Jenna are back to teach you about vultures! This episode is full of fun facts about these amazing animals like Bubba and the rest of the vultures that call the Cincinnati Zoo home.

Kelli Walker, Cincinnati Zoo Oct 18, 2023

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Spiders are not spooky. We repeat, spiders are not spooky! Learn more about spiders and how they are great for the environment, including helping to keep pesky insect populations in check!

Jenna Lamping, Cincinnati Zoo Oct 04, 2023

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It's October! The perfect time to highlight some animals that may have a bad reputation of being spooky, when really they are gorgeous, and great for the environment! Meet Rob, the yellow-tailed cribo. They are opportunistic and will eat anything from rodents to birds, snakes and lizards! Both adult males and females will grow to be about 10 feet long.

Dr. Jess Heinz, Cincinnati Zoo Sep 20, 2023

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Understanding EEHV. Ahead of the new Elephant Trek habitat opening, Dr. Jess from the Cincinnati Zoo explains the EEHV viral infection that can be fatal to elephants living in both the wild and in zoos. The Cincinnati Zoo has a new lab and technician to help test the elephants and hopefully catch the virus early. Scientists, researchers and elephant care experts are working to learn more about treatments and eventual prevention to help protect the world’s elephant populations.

Michelle Griesinger, Cincinnati Zoo Sep 06, 2023

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Keeper Michelle teaches us about the important and complex work she is doing with flower beetles and other insects!

Lindsey Vansandt Aug 23, 2023

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We chat with Lindsey Vansandt of the Zoo's CREW about breakthrough findings that may eliminate the need for spaying domestic cats! The groundbreaking study represents a milestone toward humanely reducing free-roaming cat populations & eliminating shelter euthanasia of healthy cats.

Fritz’s First Birthday Aug 09, 2023

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Fritz's keepers recap the little hippo's first birthday party at Hippo Cove and discuss all the behind-the-scenes moments!

Shaina Gerber and Liz Unkraut, Cincinnati Zoo Jul 26, 2023

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Kip is a curious and silly 11-month-old white-cheeked gibbon. His family rejected him and he has since been adopted by sisters Skittles & M&M. Get the update on this special gibbon from his care team!

Dr Leno Davis, Bahamas National Trust Jul 12, 2023

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Dr. Davis strengthens formal science with local perspectives to achieve conservation success! Learn more about his work on conservation issues in the Bahamas.

Mark Muthersbaugh, Cincinnati Zoo Jun 28, 2023

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Keeper Mark M keeps us up to date on skunk and bat-eared fox babies at the Cincinnati Zoo! One of the cutest episodes yet!