Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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**Rossifari Podcast – Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation**

The Rossifari Podcast brings my love of zoos, aquariums, rescues, and rehab facilities to you! Each episode features an interview with someone who works at one of these facilities. We talk about different species, individual animals, conservation efforts, nutrition…all kinds of stuff. This is a podcast suitable for all ages, but we will discuss topics like mating behaviors and euthanasia. If you’re a fan of zoos, or have ever wondered what exactly a zookeeper does, how aquariums manage to keep all that water so clean, or just want to hear a bunch of amazing stories about incredible animals, and the people that take care of them, this is the podcast for you! Check us out online at www.rossifari.com and on all social media platforms @rossifari. Support the show at patreon.com/rossifari. Check out the merch at rossifari.redbubble.com.

Latest Episodes:

Zoo News 10.16.26 - The Shoot Owls to Save...Owls? Edition Oct 16, 2026

Show notes

Dateline: October 16, 2026

Rossifari Zoo News is back with an update on all things zoos, aquariums, conservation, and general animal weirdness.

We start off with me sharing an absolutely crazy story of friendship and a puppy!

Our Headline Story this week is about the man mauled to death by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Then we have Zoo News stories starting with a look at the facilities that earned accreditation from the AZA at the recent conference, and then additional stories from Chattanooga Zoo, Bronx Zoo, Fort Worth Zoo, Nashville Zoo, Denver Zoo, Cincinnati Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Indianapolis Zoo, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, Virginia Aquarium, and still another controversy around Vantara.

In Conservation News we talk about two new species discovered in different ways, killing owls to save owls, and do a deep dive into what population numbers mean, and why the definition of what a species is can matter so much, all in light of research shared at the first ever Red Panda Symposium hosted by Red Panda Network in partnership with SAFE Red Panda!

In Other News we share a reason you need to get to IKEA ASAP!

All that plus Animal Holidays!

ROSSIFARI LINKS:

rossifari.com

Support the pod at Patreon.com/rossifari

Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/Zn522A9v2

Find us on social media @rossifari , and @rossifaripod on TikTok

Email: rossifaripod@gmail.com

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Public Perception Polling with Dan Ashe and Sarah Milberg of the AZA Oct 13, 2026

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Today, the Safari brings you the first of many interview episodes from the AZA Annual Conference in Portland Oregon! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dan Ashe and Sarah Milberg of the AZA to talk about some recently conducted public perception polling. We discuss what the polling found, what it means, and where accredited zoos and aquariums go from here.

SHOW LINKS:
rossifari.com
Support the pod at Patreon.com/rossifari
Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/hvWZguvu4
Find us on social media @rossifari and @rossifaripod on TikTok
Email: rossifaripod@gmail.com

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The AZA Annual Conference 2026 Recap Episode Part 2 Oct 09, 2026

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Today, the Safari heads to Portland, Oregon, for the 2026 AZA Annual Conference! I chat with Caitlin Doggett, my boss at the Virginia Living Museum, about her time at the conference and how our facility benefitted from sending multiple people. Then I recap my conference day by day.

ROSSIFARI LINKS:
rossifari.com
Support the pod at Patreon.com/rossifari
Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/hvWZguvu4
Find us on social media @rossifari and @rossifaripod on TikTok
Email: rossifaripod@gmail.com

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The AZA Annual Conference 2026 Recap Episode (Part 1) Oct 06, 2026

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Today, the Safari heads to Portland, Oregon, for the 2026 AZA Annual Conference! I chat with multiple guests about their experiences at the conference! Guests include:
Dr. Lisa Dabek of Woodland Park Zoo and the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program
Dr. Jenn Torpie of the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium and SAFE Red Panda
Schaneé Anderson of Sedgwick County Zoo
Kaylee Doughty, Andrew Evans, Heidi Schultz, Sean DePaola, and Jaiden Landsdowne-Vaughn of Friends University
Elaina Jones, a former student at the start of her career

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Zoo News 10.2.26 - The Indianapolis Zoo Loses Accreditation Edition Oct 02, 2026

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Dateline: October 2, 2026 - Rossifari Zoo News is back with a deep dive into some surprising breaking news this week: The Indianapolis Zoo has lost the gold standard accreditation that can only be obtained through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. We talk through what we know, what we don't yet know, and what might be next for this zoo.

ROSSIFARI LINKS:

rossifari.com
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok
Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod

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On Wednesday, Dolphins Wear Pink with Suzanne Smith of the Amazon River Dolphin Conservation Foundation Sep 29, 2026

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Today, the Safari heads down to Brazil (via Zoom), to talk to Suzanne Smith, the founder of the Amazon River Dolphin Conservation Foundation. Suzanne gives a fascinating look into these incredible animals, then shares her story of falling in love with them and starting the work to save them. We talk about connecting with the local populations, how eco-tourism can drive conservation, and so much more!

EPISODE LINKS:

www.ardcf.org
@ardcfoundation on socials

ROSSIFARI LINKS:

rossifari.com
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok
Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod

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Zoo News 9.25.26 - A Deep Dive into the MarineLand Belugas and Dolphins Sep 25, 2026

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Dateline September 25, 2026: Today's episode is a deep dive into the legislation that stopped allowing cetaceans in human care, and the absolute failures of the Canadian government and the "empty the tanks" movement to help the animals further than passing that law. We look into the animals that have moved to SeaWorld San Antonio, SeaWorld San Diego, The Georgia Aquarium, Shedd Aquarium, and Oceanografica Valencia, and the health issues and deaths that have occurred since those animals were moved. Why did this happen? What could have been done better? We dig deep to find the answers.

Episode Links:
Rossifari.com
Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok
Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/hvWZguvu4

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The Future (and Past) of Enrichment with Joey Golden of the Maryland Zoo Sep 22, 2026

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Today, the Safari heads back to Baltimore to visit the Maryland Zoo. We head to the enrichment lab to discuss how modern technology is really helping us understand how to enrich the lives of animals in incredible ways in zoos, and how inspiration from the past is leading the charge today. Truly one of the most exciting episodes we've had.

EPISODE LINKS:

@marylandzoo
marylandzoo.org

ROSSIFARI LINKS:

rossifari.com
Support the pod at Patreon.com/rossifari
Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/hvWZguvu4
Find us on social media @rossifari , and @rossifaripod on TikTok

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Zoo News 9.18.26 - The Dumb People Are Dumb Edition Sep 18, 2026

Show notes

Dateline: September 18, 2026

Rossifari Zoo News is back with an update on all things zoos, aquariums, conservation, and general animal weirdness.

We start off with me talking about my new job at Virginia Living Museum, sharing more about the SAFE Red Panda initiatives for International Red Panda Day, and more!

Then we have Zoo News stories from Ross Park Zoo, Zoo Knoxville, Buffalo Zoo, Henry Doorly Zoo, Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Chester Zoo, Bronx Zoo, Pueblo Zoo, Kansas City Zoo, Denver Zoo, Roger Williams Park Zoo, Ouwehands Animal Park, and another controversy around Vantara.

In Conservation News we talk about what an annual memorial of the September 11th attacks is teaching us about bird migration, talk about why September 14th was a terrible day in the United States, and discuss two new discoveries in the world of cat conservation!

All that plus Animal Holidays!

ROSSIFARI LINKS:

rossifari.com

Support the pod at Patreon.com/rossifari

Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/hvWZguvu4

Find us on social media @rossifari , and @rossifaripod on TikTok

Email: rossifaripod@gmail.com

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Panda Pokemon with Meredith Hughes of the Cincinnati Zoo and SAFE Red Panda Sep 15, 2026

Show notes

Today, the Safari heads back to the Cincinnati Zoo for a chat with our good friend Meredith Hughes! We talk all things ambassadors, how the Cincinnati Zoo manages to be a big zoo with a small zoo vibe, share some incredible experiences, and then get into the core topic...this Saturday is International Red Panda Day, so we discuss Meredith's involvement with SAFE Red Panda, including heading up our current trading cards initiative!

EPISODE LINKS:

@cincinnatizoo
cincinnatizoo.org

ROSSIFARI LINKS:

rossifari.com
Support the pod at Patreon.com/rossifari
Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/hvWZguvu4
Find us on social media @rossifari , and @rossifaripod on TikTok

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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