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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.

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    Latest Episodes:
    Welcome to (Zoo) New York (It's Been Waiting For You) with Kathryn Allen of Zoo New York Nov 10, 2026
    Show notes

    Today, the Safari sits down with friend of the pod Kathryn Allen while we both were at the AZA Annual Conference in Portland! We dive deep into her new job at Zoo New York, where she started life as a General Curator before moving on to the position of Acting Executive Director. We talk about the amazing animals at the zoo, but also the incredible work being done to get the zoo ready to become AZA Accredited!

    EPISODE LINKS:
    zoonewyork.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

    Email: rossifaripod@gmail.com


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    Zoo News 11.6.26 - The Hey Wait Maybe We Shouldn't Kill Owls to Save Owls Edition featuring Strix! Nov 06, 2026
    Show notes

    Dateline: November 5, 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 recent adventures and sharing some upcoming tour dates with y'all! If you're in New England or Florida, you might be able to come see me play some drums soon!

    We have a Headline Story featuring certified bird nerd Strix sharing her thoughts on my recent "Killing Owls to Save...Owls?" episode.

    Then we have Zoo News stories from our standard Zoo News section, featuring deaths, births, and a bunch of other interesting news...and yet another controversy around Vantara.

    In Conservation News we talk about how human geopolitical maneuvering can cause major issues for conservation, talk about some great news for red pandas, and learn how climate change is SAVING animals! Just kidding. Kinda.

    In Other News, we have a soccer game delayed by some unexpected and unr

    All that plus Animal Holidays!

    ROSSIFARI LINKS:

    rossifari.com

    Support the pod at Patreon.com/rossifari

    Join the Discord at

    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

    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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    HIRE THIS WOMAN! with Averee Luhrs Nov 03, 2026
    Show notes

    Today, the Safari sits down with Averee Luhrs, who is really just here to try to convince you to hire her, which is something I completely endorse! Averee has spent the last years studying the intersection of zoos and conservation, in particular through the AZA's SAFE programs. She's also a field primatologist, an anthropologist, and an all around snazzy human!

    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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    Zoo News 10.30.26 - The Acronyms Are Fighting Edition Oct 30, 2026
    Show notes

    Dateline: October 30, 2026

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

    This is a Deep Dive episode, looking into two stories: one dealing with the tragedies that have happened at European zoos in the past few months, and one looking at how the AZA and ZAA are both approaching AI in different ways. We also talk a little bit about the horse carriage ban in New York City.

    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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    Hashtag Not A Pet with Sara Walker of the AZA and Danielle Kessler from IFAW Oct 27, 2026
    Show notes

    Today, the Safari heads back to the AZA Annual Conference to sit down with Sara Walker of the AZA and Danielle Kessler from IFAW to discuss #notapet and the Wildlife Confiscation Network. We dive deep into what is happening in the illegal wildlife trade right now, how messaging can help make social media posts better, and more.

    Episode Links:

    ifaw.org
    aza.org

    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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    Tree Kangaroo Non-Workshop Recap Oct 23, 2026
    Show notes

    Today, the Safari heads to Seattle for a non-workshop? What is that? Tune in to find out.

    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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    Spicy Masala with Dr. Tony, Dom, and Jake of the Chattanooga Zoo Oct 20, 2026
    Show notes

    Today, the Safari heads to Chattanooga by way of Zoom to talk to Dr. Tony, Dom, and Jake of the Chattanooga Zoo. We are discussing Masala, the new spicy red panda cub at the zoo. It turns out her story is a bit of a miracle, and you're going to love hearing every aspect of it.

    EPISODE LINKS:
    chattzoo.org
    @chattanoogazoo

    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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    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
    Show notes

    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
    Show notes

    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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