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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.

Copyright: © 2022 Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Latest Episodes:

Planning for the What Ifs with Dr. Lizzy Arnett-Chinn of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Jun 18, 2024

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Today, the Safari heads to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado to speak to the associate veterinarian of the zoo, Dr. Lizzy Arnett-Chinn. We have an incredible far-ranging discussion about the unique challenges of being a zoo vet, how taking care of megafauna is an entirely different world from the rest of veterinary medicine, the amazing conservation work being done at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and so much more!
EPISODE LINKS:
@cheyennemountainzoo on socials
cheyennemountainzoo.org
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod
Rossifari.com
@rossifari on the socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok

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Rossifari Zoo News 7.14.24 - The Potentially Pstolen Przewalskis Edition! Jun 14, 2024

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Dateline: June 14, 2024. 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 follow up to last week’s deep dive, and I want your thoughts on this one!
We then get into our births and deaths for the week a truly unnecessary and tragic loss.
We then move on to our other Zoo News stories. We talk about the effect of guests throwing food to animals, an amazing conservation achievement by Zoos Victoria, some really bad management of animals and finances at multiple places, two tales from Toledo, and more!
In Conservation News, we talk about few different stories featuring Przewalski's horses. One will shock you!
In Other News, we talk about a prophetic buffalo and dolphin sex!

ROSSIFARI LINKS:
www.rossifari.com
patreon.com/rossifari
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok

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The Three Meeko Zoo with Dr. Steve Marks and Dani DiMarco of Lehigh Valley Zoo! Jun 11, 2024

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Today, the Safari heads to the Lehigh Valley Zoo in Pennsylvania to celebrate their brand new red panda habitat! Join me as I visit the zoo on the very first day the pandas get to explore their new outdoor exhibit, listen in as I talk to Dr. Steve Marks all about his work as a zoo vet, the incredible pandas and habitat at the LVZoo, and his role on the new AZA SAFE Red Panda steering committee, and catch up with Dani DiMarco, a previous guest who shares her thoughts on the new pandas and the donor party we all were at!
EPISODE LINKS:
lvzoo.org
@lvzoo
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
rossifari.com
patreon.com/rossifari
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok

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Rossifari Zoo News 6.7.24 - The Rossifari Cult Edition Jun 07, 2024

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Dateline: June 7, 2024. 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 deep dive into the ongoing and troubling situation at the Natural Bridge Zoo, where transparency seems to be lacking even as the public moves on.
We then get into our births and deaths for the week, including a special announcement from an on-the-scene reporter!
We then move on to our other Zoo News stories. We talk about the timeline of giant pandas returning to the San Diego Zoo, and also discuss the first giant pandas in the US...it's not what you expect! We also talk about koalas heading to the Louisville Zoo, a pregnancy announcement from Cincinnati, an incredible conservation story from the Los Angeles Zoo, the Denver Zoo using social media in a cool way, an update on Charlotte the stingray, and a look at zoo-based Pride celebrations and how the online community is reacting!
In Conservation News, we talk about a recent discovery that is blowing my mind.
In Other News, we talk about how smart corvids are, why orcas are smashing boats, and the house that is going to turn Rossifari into a cult!
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
www.rossifari.com
patreon.com/rossifari
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok

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Some Stubborn Asses at the Zoo (The Donkey Kind) with Jessica Hoffman of the Greensboro Science Center Jun 04, 2024

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Today, the Safari heads back to Greensboro for another lovely visit to the Greensboro Science Center! We sit down with Jessica Hoffman to discuss her unique career at the facility and also to dive into the newly published book she illustrated which helps support the AZA SAFE Andean Bear program!
Check out the book here: https://shorturl.at/XKViy
EPISODE LINKS:
greensborosciencecenter.org
@greesnborosciencecenter
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok
rossifari.com
patreon.com/rossifari

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Rossifari Zoo News 5.31.24 - The Flamingo is a Cougar Edition! May 31, 2024

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Dateline: May 31, 2024. 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 deep dive into a recent paper that was published looking at the effects of zoo and aquarium visits on attitudes and actions towards conservation.
We then get into our births and deaths for the week, shared in a new way. Please let me know what you think!
We then move on to our other Zoo News stories. We talk about the new red pandas coming to Lehigh Valley Zoo, the new giant pandas coming to Smithsonian's National Zoo, an incredible surgery done at Milwaukee County Zoo, an update on Siku the polar bear at the Calgary Zoo, an incredible story about a flamingo, a huge upgrade happening at the Perth Zoo, impromptu conservation work at Rosamond Gifford Zoo, a look at a cool new offering from The ABMA, and so much more!
In Conservation News, we talk about a troubling occurrence in Mexico that can be traced directly to climate change, what the NATURE Scanner means to conservation work, an incredible rediscovery of a pangolin, and Report It Week!
In Other News, we talk about a documentary called Queer Planet, a privately owned primate not going well (shocking, I know), and Raquinho the raccoon!
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
www.rossifari.com
patreon.com/rossifari
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok

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It's Not A Good Smell, But I Love It with Kristen Scaglione of the AAZK and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo May 28, 2024

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Today, the Safari heads to Cleveland to sit down with elephant keeper Kristen Scaglione to talk all about...well, nothing to do with Cleveland or elephants! Instead, we talk all about the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) Conference, which Kristen was the co-chair of last year. What goes into planning a conference? Running it? Why should YOU consider joining AAZK and attending a conference, even if you're not a zookeeper? These are just some of the questions answered in this week's episode!
EPISODE LINKS:
www.aazk.org
@aazkinc 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 5.24.24 - The Circle of Life Edition featuring Dani Poirier-Larson of Southwick's Zoo! May 24, 2024

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Dateline: May 24, 2024. 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 deep dive into my own experience of saying goodbye to the first animal I've actually helped take care of, an incredible penguin who lived at Aquarium of Niagara.
We then get into a great interview with Dani Poirier-Larson about hand-rearing an owl chick from hatching on!
We then get into our births for the week, which include exciting additions at the Toronto Zoo, Zoo Knoxville, Smithsonian's National Zoo, the San Diego Zoo, Riverbanks Zoo, Hamerton Zoo Park, Chester Zoo, and the Columbus Zoo!
We say goodbye to some beloved animals at facilities including the Santa Barbara Zoo and Phoenix Zoo.
We then move on to our other Zoo News stories. We discuss a tornado touching down at the Pittsburgh Zoo, an undated on the giant pandas at ZooAtlanta, and a crazy story that took place at the Henry Vilas Zoo.
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
www.rossifari.com
patreon.com/rossifari
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok

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Sensual Salamander Massages with Dustin Smith and Shaina Lambert of the North Carolina Zoo May 21, 2024

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Today, the Safari heads back to the North Carolina Zoo to look at yet another facet of the incredible work being done there...behind-the-scenes conservation work! In particular, this episode dives into the conservation work being done to help save salamanders, talking to Dustin Smith and Shaina Lambert all about the incredible jobs they are doing to help save salamander species, including by assisting with reproduction. The amount of thought that goes into every single decision is incredible, especially with the literal continuation of the existence of many species hanging in the balance.
EPISODE LINKS:
nczoo.org
@nczoo on socials
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok
rossifari.com
patreon.com/rossifari

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Rossifari Zoo News 5.17.24 - The Here Comes The Sharkraydo Edition! May 17, 2024

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Dateline: May 17, 2024. 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 with our births for the week, which include exciting additions at Point Defiance Zoo, Trentham Monkey Forest, the Wild Cat Conservation Centre, the Oregon Zoo, SeaLife Weymouth, and Cape May County Zoo.
We say goodbye to some beloved animals at facilities including the Jacksonville Zoo, Saint Louis Zoo, Columbus Zoo, The NEW Zoo, and the Dublin Zoo.
We then move on to our other Zoo News stories. We discuss the reopening of Prospect Park Zoo, an amazing article discussing the water used at the Georgia Aquarium, Pride Month events and the online backlash, Toss the Tusk, and amazing conservation work done by the Maryland Zoo, the Auckland Zoo, the ZAA (in Australia), an update on Charlotte the famous ray, and more!
In Conservation News, we talk about why one river otter means good news for the species, a recent study done about the effects of noise pollution on birds, bad news for whales, and how you can help save red pandas while looking fly!
In Other News, we talk about a friendly seal and how someone is trying to hurt dogs on the Appalachian Trail.
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
www.rossifari.com
patreon.com/rossifari
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok

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