Episodes
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Dateline: December 20, 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 update on my life, and a reminder about the upcoming holiday special!
Our headline story this week looks at a new law that is looking like it will get passed in Canada. We look at both sides of the discussion, trying to figure out exactly what to expect form this law, and the effect it will have on elephants and great apes in human care in Canada.
We then move on to our births section, including stories from the Duke Lemur Center, Auckland Zoo, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, the Dallas Zoo, and Dickerson Park Zoo.
We also say goodbye to some incredible animals from Zoo Miami and the Houston Zoo. This section starts with my tribute to a beloved sea lion that called The Aquarium of Niagara home, Mia. It's a loss that hurts a lot.
We then move on to our other Zoo News stories. We talk about how Avian Influenza has caused multiple losses at Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium, update the SeaQuest situation, share some amazing conservation work done by the Auckland Zoo, SeaLife Sydney, and the Toronto Zoo, talk about an amazing veterinary tool being launched by Brookfield, Columbus, San Diego, and other facilities, and talk about an amazing story out of Mystic Aquarium.
In Conservation News, we share about how a small grey seal population has doubled in the UK, an incredible technique to help save shark embryos found in deceased mothers, a study detailing the effectiveness of beehive fences in Africa, and how the US Congress has come together for a conservation cause.
In Other News, we share a shocking story about the bald eagle.
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod
rossifari.com
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok -
Today, the Safari heads to Florida and Maryland to bring you some audio I thought I lost...three episodes of the short-lived Conservation Tails podcast that I launched a while back. The full story is at the top of the show, but these interviews are incredibly impactful and feature two incredible guests. Enjoy!
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
rossifari.com
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok
patreon.com/rossifari -
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Dateline: December 13, 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 the usual updates from my life, including a review of the Wicked movie.
Our headline story this week looks at the current situation facing the SeaQuest brand of aquariums. It's not good, y'all.
We then move on to our births section, including stories from the Colchester Zoo, Reid Park Zoo, the Central Park Zoo, and the Bronx Zoo.
We also say goodbye to some incredible animals from the Cincinnati Zoo, Milwaukee County Zoo, ABQ BioPark, Zoo New England, and the Kansas City Zoo.
We then move on to our other Zoo News stories. This episode features stories including a huge announcement from the AZA about the success of SAFE programs, and additional stories from the San Antonio Zoo, Zoo Pitesti, the San Francisco Zoo, the Chattanooga Zoo, Zoos Victoria, the Jacksonville Zoo, and how Spotify Wrapped applies to zoos and aquariums.
In Conservation News, we share about the reintroduction of Persian Onagers, the ways animals may be working on avoiding human-animal conflict, a disease affecting lorikeets and flying foxes, a new right whale calf, and a discussion about the monarch butterfly.
HOLIDAY DEALS:
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Cappy Trails: The entire store is 25% off from 11/28 to 12/2, and from 12/3 to 1/1, all stickers are buy three get one free! Visit cappytrails.com
Buoy Bottles: If you visit buoy.eco and email them saying you heard about the product on Rossifari, you'll get a bottle for $25 instead of $29!
Zoo King (game): Visit saratogatoy.com and use coupon code ROSSIFARI on any Zoo King bundle to save $10 on your purchase!
Tied In Knots Crocheting: Visit tied-in-knots-crocheting.square.site to find your new best friend!
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod
rossifari.com
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok -
Today, the Safari heads to Calgary to sit down with Lohwana Halaq to discuss her passionate work done with the Philippine Eagle Foundation in the hopes of saving this absolutely incredible bird species. The work done at this organization is amazing, and really looks at how a personal connection to an animal can help conservation efforts for it.
EPISODE LINKS:
@phileaglefdn on socials
philippineeaglefoundation.org
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok
rossifari.com
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod -
Dateline: December 6, 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 random explanation of Lake Effect Snow, talk about meeting baby tree kangaroo Ren, and share about my experience on the NEI TEC Talks Podcast!
Our headline story this week looks at the difference between sanctuaries and zoos, and what wild misconceptions people have about the two words.
We then move on to our births section, including a new tree kangaroo at Healesville Sanctuary, twin cheetah cubs at Cincinnati, multiple cool births at Taronga Zoo, and more!
We also say goodbye to some incredible animals from ZooAmerica, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.
We then move on to our other Zoo News stories. This episode features stories from the The San Francisco Zoo, the Bronx Zoo, Zoos Victoria, Riverbanks Zoo, plus an internet company and a really cool study about enrichment.
In Conservation News, we share two stories about animals being transported in surprising ways for conservation purposes, why an alligator eating a python is both a cool image and an important conservation message, some of the effects the incoming administration is already having on US conservation policy and conservationists, and a cool story about the Congo Basin.
In Other News, we talk about animal statues around the globe and a weird orca behavior making a comeback.
HOLIDAY DEALS:
Peppermint Narwhal: Use offer code ROSSIFARI at peppermintnarwhal.com for 10% off your order from now through 12/20!
Cappy Trails: The entire store is 25% off from 11/28 to 12/2, and from 12/3 to 1/1, all stickers are buy three get one free! Visit cappytrails.com
Buoy Bottles: If you visit buoy.eco and email them saying you heard about the product on Rossifari, you'll get a bottle for $25 instead of $29!
Zoo King (game): Visit saratogatoy.com and use coupon code ROSSIFARI on any Zoo King bundle to save $10 on your purchase!
Tied In Knots Crocheting: Visit tied-in-knots-crocheting.square.site to find your new best friend!
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod
rossifari.com
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok -
Today, the Safari sits down with Justin Williams of the Edmonton Valley Zoo to talk about the Pathways to AZA Program, to argue about whether the letter "z" is pronounced "zee" or "zed," baby red pandas, an elephant that takes her keepers for walks, and so much more! This episode was recorded live at the AZA Conference!
EPISODE LINKS:
@edmontonvalleyzoo and @zoodevelopmentsociety on socials
https://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/edmonton-valley-zoo
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod
rossifari.com
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok
LINK TO THE ROSSIFARI 2024 ORNAMENT: www.cappytrails.com
ADDITIONAL DEALS:
Peppermint Narwhal: Use offer code ROSSIFARI at peppermintnarwhal.com for 10% off your order from now through 12/20!
Cappy Trails: The entire store is 25% off from 11/28 to 12/2, and from 12/3 to 1/1, all stickers are buy three get one free! Visit cappytrails.com
Buoy Bottles: If you visit buoy.eco and email them saying you heard about the product on Rossifari, you'll get a bottle for $25 instead of $29!
Zoo King (game): Visit saratogatoy.com and use coupon code ROSSIFARI on any Zoo King bundle to save $10 on your purchase!
Tied In Knots Crocheting: Visit tied-in-knots-crocheting.square.site to find your new best friend! -
Dateline: November 29, 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 discussion of my last few days, and some reflections on a journey I went on.
Our headline story this week looks at the AZA's Trends Report, and some controversy surrounding two of the topics addressed within.
We then move on to our births section, including a new tree kangaroo at Roger Williams Park Zoo, new bintlets at Hammerton Zoo Park, and more births at the St. Louis Zoo, Auckland Zoo, and the Colchester Zoo.
We also say goodbye to some incredible animals from the Topeka Zoo, Turtle Back Zoo, the Palm Beach Zoo, and Shedd Aquarium.
We then move on to our other Zoo News stories. This episode features stories from the Berlin Zoo, Honolulu Zoo, Woodland Park Zoo, Zoos Victoria, and the Creation Kingdom Zoo.
In Conservation News, we talk about a crazy story of someone trying to transport animals in a unique way for the illegal pet trade, an interesting behavior documented in the wolves of Ethiopia, a whale stranding in New Zealand, yet another way oceanic plastics are bad, another animal being declared extinct, and an amazing success involving black footed ferrets.
In Other News, we talk about a newly seen behavior in a snow leopard and a tiger that is going viral for reasons that may not be super great.
LINK TO THE ROSSIFARI 2024 ORNAMENT: www.cappytrails.com
ADDITIONAL DEALS:
Peppermint Narwhal: Use offer code ROSSIFARI at peppermintnarwhal.com for 10% off your order from now through 12/20!
Cappy Trails: The entire store is 25% off from 11/28 to 12/2, and from 12/3 to 1/1, all stickers are buy three get one free! Visit cappytrails.com
Buoy Bottles: If you visit buoy.eco and email them saying you heard about the product on Rossifari, you'll get a bottle for $25 instead of $29!
Zoo King (game): Visit saratogatoy.com and use coupon code ROSSIFARI on any Zoo King bundle to save $10 on your purchase!
Tied In Knots Crocheting: Visit tied-in-knots-crocheting.square.site to find your new best friend!
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod
rossifari.com
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok -
Today, the Safari brings you our first ever Holiday Gifts Guide, featuring interviews from multiple incredible companies that have the perfect gifts for yourself or the other animal lovers in your life! In this episode you'll hear from:
Peppermint Narwhal (starts at 5:04). Use offer code ROSSIFARI at peppermintnarwhal.com for 10% off your order from now through 12/20!
Cappy Trails (starts at 24:36). We discuss the custom 2024 Rossifari Holiday Ornament, new offers for Patrons, and more! Also, the entire store is 25% off from 11/28 to 12/2, and from 12/3 to 1/1, all stickers are buy three get one free!
Buoy Bottles (starts at 41:20). The most eco-friendly water bottle around, featuring some incredible design choices! This bottle is being sold in zoo and aquarium gift shops across the country, and now you can get one for yourself! If you visit buoy.eco and email them saying you heard about the product on Rossifari, you'll get a bottle for $25 instead of $29!
Saratoga Toy and Game, creators of the Zoo King game (starts at 53:36). One of the most fun games around, especially for zoo lovers! Visit saratogatoy.com and use coupon code ROSSIFARI on any Zoo King bundle to save $10 on your purchase!
Tied In Knots Crocheting (starts at 1:08:00) for some incredible hand made stuffed animals that give back. You can order your own, including the binturong stuffy that was created through me reaching out! Visit tied-in-knots-crocheting.square.site to find your new best friend!
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
rossifari.com
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok -
Dateline: November 22, 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 very special announcement about Tuesday's episode and also a limited edition bit of merch you can get your hands on NOW!
Our headline story this week looks at the AZA's Animal Wellbeing Summit, and the surprising controversy that has occurred around it.
We then move on to our births section, including babies at The North Carolina Zoo, The Lincoln Children's Zoo, Highland Wildlife Park, and the Houston Zoo
We also say goodbye to some incredible animals from Zoo Atlanta and the Milwaukee County Zoo.
We then move on to our other Zoo News stories. This episode features stories from Mote Marine Lab, the Oregon Zoo, the Adelaide Zoo, the Santa Barbara Zoo, and the Columbus Zoo.
In Conservation News, we talk about avian influenza hitting Hawaii and a new species being uplisted to "Critically Endangered"
In Other News, we talk about many animals roaming free in South Carolina.
LINK TO THE ROSSIFARI 2024 ORNAMENT: www.cappytrails.com
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod
rossifari.com
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok -
Today, the Safari sits down with Emily Mack to talk about grief. In a short period of time, the zoo Emily formerly worked at lost four animals on her string. To put it mildly, this was NOT a good time for Emily or her team. So we go into great detail on the relationships she had with her animals, what the losses felt like, and what living with and getting past that grief looked like to Emily.
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
rossifari.com
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok -
Dateline: November 15, 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 my life. Yay.
We then do a quick headline story about a study that looks at the best way to experience a zoo or aquarium. My guess is you won't be surprised.
We then move on to our births section, including babies at Adventure Aquarium, Darling Downs Zoo, Gulf Breeze Zoo, and Brookfield Zoo.
We also say goodbye to some incredible animals from the Edinburgh Zoo, the Columbus Zoo, the Calgary Zoo, and Cameron Park Zoo.
We then move on to our other Zoo News stories. This episode features stories from Edmonton Valley Zoo and the Toronto Zoo, The Bronx Zoo, Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, The North Carolina Zoo, the Maryland Zoo, Woodland Park Zoo, Cincinnati Zoo, and more.
In Conservation News, we talk about the proposed new head of the EPA, why turtles being awesome is bad, the way AI is effecting the environment, and a debate about whether a species is back from extinction.
In Other News, we talk about the tiger at the LSU game, the largest coral in the world, a marching zoo, and an update on the monkey escape from last week. -
Today, the Safari sits down with Jamie Delk in Dallas to talk a little bit about her career at the zoo, but a whole lot about the journey she has been on since she was the guest on the Season 1 finale of Rossifari. We talk about changes in her life and in her perspective that led her to walk away from zookeeping entirely, what she did in her time away from the field, and what finally drew her back into it. Along the way we joke, go into deeply personal stories, and more. Jamie's first episode was one of my most discussed episodes ever, and I'm sure this one will join the ranks as well!
EPISODE LINKS:
@dallaszoo
dallaszoo.org
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok
rossifari.com
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod -
Dateline: November 8, 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 my thoughts about the election, kind of. Just listen or skip that part, whatever you need today.
We then move on to our births section, including red panda triplets at Lincoln Childrens Zoo, a cool giraffe birth story from Potawatomi Zoo, the start of African penguin breeding season at the Maryland Zoo, possibly the cutest pygmy hippo ever, unless you're a TikTok person, and more!
We also say goodbye to some incredible animals from Zoo Miami, the National Zoo, the Buffalo Zoo, the Adelaide Zoo, and the Edinburgh Zoo.
We then move on to our other Zoo News stories. This episode features stories from The Fort Worth Zoo, Buttonwood Park Zoo, Beardsley Zoo, the London Zoo, Seneca Park Zoo, Seaquest Aquariums, and The Wilds!
In Conservation News, we talk about the climate and some more good news for North Atlantic Right Whales
In Other News, we talk about an emperor penguin and the loss of 43 monkeys. -
Today, the Safari heads to SeaLife Grapevine to talk to Chase Stryhal all about the guitarfish, sea turtles, eels, flashlight fish, and other animals that call the aquarium home! From a background in theatre to a love of red pandas to a mutual friend, Chase and I have a lot of fun finding the things we have in common as we talk about the incredible animals he gets to care for!
EPISODE LINKS:
@sealifegrapevine on socials
visitsealife.com
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok
rossifari.com
patreon.com/rossifari -
Dateline: November 1, 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 bunch of stuff from my life.
We then get to our headline story, discussing the uplisting of African penguins to critically endangered.
We then move on to our births section, including a bintlet at Wild Discovery, pied tamarin twins at Chattanooga, meerkat pups at the Melbourne Zoo, a toco toucan chick at Riverbanks Zoo, and two new Addax at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
We also say goodbye to some incredible animals. We start off by saying goodbye to a penguin I got to spend a lot of time with at Aquarium of Niagara. We also say goodbye to Ivan at the Pittsburgh Zoo and the oldest resident at the Racine Zoo.
We then move on to our other Zoo News stories. This episode features stories from the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Sedgwick County Zoo, the Cincinnati Zoo, the Nashville Zoo, and Newquay Zoo. It also features a story involving a fake whale shark and another story involving Rossifari, Freakonomics, and the AZA!
In Conservation News, we talk about three positive stories to offset the sad news about African penguins.
In Other News, we talk about police chasing a kangaroo and the death of a famous grizzly bear. -
Today, the Safari heads to Rochester, NY, to visit with Dr. Chris McKinney, the full time veterinarian at the Seneca Park Zoo! I actually spent the day shadowing Chris during his early work and morning rounds, and then we discussed what that looked like for all of you, so this is literally a step into the day of a zoo veterinarian. On top of that, you get the dish on the red panda kindergarten class of 2024!
EPISODE LINKS:
@senecaparkzoo on socials
senecaparkzoo.org
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok
rossifari.com
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod -
Dateline: October 25, 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 cool collaboration story and more stuff about my life.
We then get to our headline story, discussing the announcement that Ruth the elephant at Buttonwood Park Zoo is entering hospice care.
We then move on to our births section, including two new red pandas at the Exmoor Zoo! We also talk about a new giraffe at the Potawatomi Zoo, two maned wolves at Altina Wildlife Park, and four meerkat pups born at the Sydney Zoo.
We also say goodbye to some incredible animals. We start off with an incredible tree kangaroo that called the SF Teaching Zoo home. We also say goodbye to animals at the Lake Superior Zoo, Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, and more.
We then move on to our other Zoo News stories. This episode features stories from the Toledo Zoo, the Kansas City Zoo, the ZAA, Zoos Victoria, the Toronto Zoo, Beardsley Zoo, the Detroit Zoo, and the faux-kapi movement.
In Conservation News, we talk about two rhino conservation stories and why feeding wildlife is a bad idea.
In Other News, we talk about stem cell treatment for a vulture and a doggie door for a bear.
EPISODE LINKS:
@tied_in_knots_crocheting on socials
tied-in-knots-crocheting.square.site for the binturong and other plush friends!
https://www.beardsleyzoo.org/press/wild-election-showdown-meet-the-animal-candidates-battling-for-mayor-of-connecticuts-beardsley-zoo - How to vote for Berry! -
Today, the Safari heads back to the Fort Worth Zoo to talk with Dr. John Griffioen, who has a really unique role at the zoo. You'll hear about his veterinary work, but also how he transitioned to his new position where he takes care of the humans at the zoo along with the animals there. A lot of talking about leadership, flamingos, elephants, and more keep this one interesting and fun!
EPISODE LINKS:
fortworthzoo.org
@fortworthzoo
ROSSIFARI LINKS:
rossifari.com
@rossifari on socials
@rossifaripod on TikTok
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod -
Hey Friends! Here's a bonus episode for your feed from one of my favorite podcasts, Trainer Talks and Tails! Daisy and Tess are joined by Steph Lauren from Halls Gap Zoo to discuss training the red pandas there, including some things I've not heard of before. Enjoy!
Don't forget to subscribe to the Trainer Talks and Tails podcast and follow along @trainertalksandtails on socials! -
Dateline: October 18, 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 look at how our Season 5 goals are coming along.
We then get to our headline story, looking at the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, especially on Mote Marine Lab.
We then move on to our births section, including a new rhino at Whipsnade Zoo, an anoa calf at the Chester Zoo, a baby giant otter at New Forest Wildlife Park, a baby tamandua at the Memphis Zoo, and more!
We also say goodbye to some incredible animals. We start off with a beloved jaguar at Woodland Park Zoo, then discuss the loss of the matriarch of the elephant herd at the Maryland Zoo, and say goodbye to an aardvark at the Rolling Hills Zoo.
We then move on to our other Zoo News stories. This episode features stories from the San Diego Zoo, Zoo Atlanta, Smithsonian's National Zoo, the Louisville Zoo, Zoo Knoxville, Sea Turtle Recovery, and more!
In Conservation News, we talk about the Aussie Bird Count, a huge conservation win by NOAA Fisheries, a caracal in Chicago, and a look at how de-extinction is going.
In Other News, we talk about a dog fox hybrid and why orcas are attacking boats. - Show more
