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.
Episodes
470 episodes
Rossifari Zoo News 10.18.24 - The Robokapi Edition!
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 comi...
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38:02
Gharials Gone Wild with Vicky Poole of the Fort Worth Zoo
Today, the Safari heads back to the Fort Worth Zoo to discuss the absolutely incredible gharial reproduction efforts taking place there. We do a super deep dive on exactly what the zoo is doing to help this species reproduce...the science, the ...
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Episode 12
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Rossifari Zoo News 10.11.24 - The Capybara Cafe Edition
Dateline: October 11, 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 catch up on my life - actually, there's...
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Controlled Chaos with Sean Hoelle and Morgan Lopes of Natural Encounters, Inc.
Today, the Safari heads back to Roger Williams Park Zoo to talk to Sean Hoelle and Morgan Lopes of the NEI Bird Show that ran at the zoo this summer! We're back after last year's visit with Amy Fennell, and this year we're talking all about the...
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Episode 12
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59:58
Rossifari Zoo News 10.4.24 - The Hurricane Helene Edition
Dateline: October 4, 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 catch up on my lifeWe then get t...
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Polly Pockets of the Fish World with Monika Schmuck of New England Aquarium
Today, the Safari heads back to Quincy, MA, to bring another unique and incredible part of the New England Aquarium experience to y'all. Today we are talking about husbandry, sustainability, and more as it pertains to raising fish and other aqu...
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Episode 11
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46:36
AAZV EAZWV Joint Conference 2024 Recap - A Rossifari News Special Edition!
Today, the Safari comes to you from Toronto, where I'm attending the joint AAZV EAZWV Conference! I talk to six guests about their time at the conference and share a little bit about my own time here as well. You'll hear from: - Dr...
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The Queen of the Aquarium with Mike O'Neill of New England Aquarium
Today, the Safari heads to New England Aquarium to talk about the giant ocean tank, with a heavy focus on the most famous resident of the facility: Myrtle, the incredible green sea turtle that is the undisputed queen of the aquarium. We also ta...
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Episode 10
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58:00
AZA Conference 2024 Recap - A Rossifari Zoo News Special Edition!
Today, the Safari is coming at you from Calgary, Alberta in Canada, where I'm recapping the 2024 AZA Conference. But you won't just be hearing about my experience. Instead, you'll hear me talk about the conference with NINE guests! You'll...
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(Cold) Stunning Sea Turtle Conservation with Adam Kennedy of New England Aquarium
Today, the Safari heads to New England Aquarium to talk to Adam Kennedy at the Sea Turtle Hospital run by the hospital. It meant so much to me to get to see these turtles and then attend a release that evening. EPISODE LINKS: ...
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Episode 9
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1:01:38
Rossifari Zoo News 9.13.24 - The Search and Rescue Otter Edition!
Dateline: September 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 a quick programming note and some catching up...
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The Dynamic Duo of the Zoo (The Dynamic Zoo-o?) with Khaz and Kate of Roger Williams Park Zoo
Today, the Safari starts our visit to New England with a super fun episode from Roger Williams Park Zoo. This entire episode is dedicated to how two people came together to change the lives of two binturongs for the better! It's a really ...
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Episode 8
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1:08:40
Rossifari Zoo News 9.6.24 - The Beaver Baby Boom Edition!
Dateline: September 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 the usual recap of my life. I'm playing a show...
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Portable Sarlacc Pits with Nat and Sarah of Aquarium of Niagara
Today, the Safari heads to MY aquarium! I volunteer at Aquarium of Niagara, and now I get to bring you there with me as we talk about the brand new Great Lakes 360 building that opened this summer! You get to hear from my friends Nat and Sarah ...
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Episode 7
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59:04
Rossifari Zoo News 8.30.24 - The Rescue a Sea Turtle Rescue Edition!
Dateline: August 30, 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 recap of my life. I'm playing a show. ...
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The Michelmwood Park Zoo with Dr. Michele Goodman of Elmwood Park Zoo
Today, the Safari heads back to our heart zoo...Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, PA! The zoo has a brand new entrance area with a new Welcome Center, new exhibits, a new Commissary and, most importantly, a new Vet Hospital! We talk to Michele al...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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49:46
Rossifari Zoo News 8.23.24 - The Ren and Sphen Edition featuring Ren Howell of SeaLife Sydney
Dateline: August 23, 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 recap of my life. I'm playing a show. ...
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40:44
Pilatus Is His Name with Amanda Eckhart and Jake Cash of the Chattanooga Zoo
Today, the Safari heads down to Chattanooga, TN, to talk with Jake and Amanda of the Chattanooga Zoo all about the new stuff going on at the zoo. A new African section? Check. An update on the fennec fox situation at the zoo? You bet. But of co...
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Episode 5
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47:18
Rossifari Zoo News 8.16.24 - The Killing In The Name of (Conservation) Edition!
Dateline: August 16, 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 recap of what's going on in my life, inc...
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40:24
Pandapomorphizing (The Great Apple Tantrum of 2024) with Steph Durette-Medeiros of Buttonwood Park Zoo
Today, the Safari stays at Buttonwood Park Zoo and visits the red pandas, and red panda keeper Steph Durette-Medeiros! Come with me into the panda habitat and hear an interview as I feed the pandas and hang out with those little balls of perfec...
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Episode 4
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52:12
Rossifari Zoo News 8.09.24 - The Tiny Mice Balls Edition!
Dateline: August 9, 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 recap of what's going on in my life, incl...
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44:20
Drumming with Elephants Again with Emily the Elephant at Buttonwood Park Zoo
Today, the Safari grabs a pair of sticks and heads to Massachusetts to drum with Emily the elephant for the second time. This amazing experience is shared with you here, with all of the audio from our jam session interspersed with my take on ev...
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Episode 3
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33:30
Rossifari Zoo News 8.2.24 - The Mega Den and Cocaine Sharks Edition!
Dateline: August 2, 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 story about my "real" job and my this job ...
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Season 5
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41:58
Flamingos Are Gross with Lily Reavis of Greensboro Science Center
Today, the Safari heads back to Greensboro and our favorite Science Center to chat with Lily Reavis, who heads up the Life Support Systems (LSS) at the zoo and aquarium. LSS is very different than anything we've talked about on the podcast befo...
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Episode 2
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49:44
Rossifari Zoo News 7.26.24 - The Coral Salvation Edition featuring Paige Hale of the Georgia Aquarium
Dateline: July 26, 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 then head to our hea...
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