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Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 1.10.25 - The Goodbye Deebs EditionDateline: January 10, 2025. 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 huge announcement - The new website is live at rossifari.com ! We then also talk about my life and such.Our headline story this week is about fires raving areas in the US and Australia. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Congo Wildlife Ranch, Zoo Miami, the Toledo Zoo, the North Carolina Zoo, and...2025-01-1043 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 12.13.24 - The How Many Butterflies Are There? EditionDateline: 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 so...2024-12-1340 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 12.6.24 - The Crashing Yachts and Wearing Hats Edition!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, twi...2024-12-0641 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 11.29.24 - The Ren Is Here Edition!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 t...2024-11-2941 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationThe Rossifari Guide To Gifts For Animal LoversToday, 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 Bot...2024-11-261h 23
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 11.22.24 - The Houston Zoo? More Like The Houston TWO Edition!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...2024-11-2232 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 7.5.24 - The Goodbye Charlotte EditionDateline: July 5, 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 an unexpected Rossifari Poop Story! We then get to our headline story this week, saying goodbye to Charlotte the ray and trying to look at the situation from a different perspective. We then get into our births and deaths for the week including births at the Colchester Zoo, the Toledo Zoo, the Devon Zoo, Longleat, the San Diego Zoo, and the Oklahoma Zoo, and deaths from the...2024-07-0539 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 6.7.24 - The Rossifari Cult EditionDateline: 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...2024-06-0739 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 1.26.24 - The Foul Fowl Edition!Dateline: January 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 with our births section, featuring alliteration in the form of cotton top tamarin triplets at Disney's Animal Kingdom, six sandbar sharks at OdySea Aquarium, and a sweet, though non-alliterative story about a lesser kudu born at the Cincinnati Zoo. We then go to our deaths, where we share a truly sad story about a zebra and her unborn foal at The Living Desert, share about the unexpected passing of...2024-01-2644 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 10.27.23 - The Spicy Cough Edition with Tessa and Daisy from Trainer Talks and Tails!Dateline: October 27, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! This entire episode is co-hosted by Daisy and Tessa from Trainer Talks and Tails!In Zoo News, we talk about a new baby giraffe at Oakland, three tiger cubs at Nashville, and ten new orioles at the National Zoo. We also say goodbye to some special animals at Chattanooga, Zoo Montana, and the New England Aquarium. Beyond that, we also discuss a new nocturnal area at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, a...2023-10-2746 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 6/23/23 - Jon Does A Chris Farley Impression EditionDateline: June 23, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we discuss births and deaths, find Doc Antle guilty, discuss the new exhibit at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, share a few giraffe tales, and so much more!In Conservation News, we talk about El Nino, share about Scottish wildcat reintroduction successes, and talk about how the music of fish may save coral! And in Other News, we discuss a snake on a roof! ...2023-06-2335 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 6/16/23 - The Bonus Animals Attack Edition featuring Bekah and Kelly of the Greensboro Science Center!Dateline: June 16, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we discuss the first red panda cub announcement of the year, multiple stories about bonus animals, say goodbye to some beloved animals including a concerning series of deaths at the Philadelphia Zoo, and so much more!In Conservation News, we have another update on Toki, more strange orca behavior, a new initiative to save zebra sharks, a study on the effect of removing rhino horns to prevent po...2023-06-1650 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 6/9/23 - The World Is On Fire Edition!Dateline: June 9, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we discuss a panda bear update from Zoo Atlanta, lion health issues at Zoo New England and Lincoln Park Zoo, an amazing discovery for domestic cats from the Cincinnati Zoo, a fire at the Metro Richmond Zoo, the effect of the Canadian wildfires on zoos, and so much more!In Conservation News, we discuss a wolverine found in California, the most amazing story about octopuses, a sad wh...2023-06-0947 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 6/2/23 - The Orca Conspiracy Theory EditionDateline: June 2, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we discuss Pride events upcoming at zoos and the controversy surrounding them online, a foster celebration at Roger Williams Park Zoo, a new "Best Zoos" list, the usual births and deaths, a red panda escape in the UK, a cool tiger collar at Columbus, and so much more!In Conservation News, we discuss an update on Toki, killer whale attacks, a white bison calf, an albino panda be...2023-06-0248 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 5/26/23 - The Cows Are Narcs Edition!Dateline: May 26, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we discuss a big controversy at Zoo Miami, another controversy at Henry Vilas Zoo, some amazing births, a fun bird story I got to be a part of, and so much more!In Conservation News, we discuss a new UN treaty that is important for animals on the high seas, a new hope for eliminating plastic from the environment, a new frog species, and so much more!2023-05-2647 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 5/19/23 - The Killer Bunny Edition!Dateline: May 19, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we discuss a tough situation at John Ball Zoo, talk about new exhibits coming to Pt. Defiance, Syracuse, Louisville, St. Louis, Southwicks, and more, say goodbye to a few amazing animals, and so much more!In Conservation News, we discuss World Tree Kangaroo Day, talk about a guy who shot a bald eagle, a platypus reintroduction program, and more!And in Other News, we discuss p...2023-05-1935 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 5/12/23 - The Nerdiest Episode Yet (?) featuring Bekah Robinson of the Greensboro Science Center!Dateline: May 12, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we discuss updates to the AZA SSP and SAFE programs, how the Henry Vilas Zoo scandal continues to haunt the AZA, an update to the abandoned alligator story from last week, a pause on elephants at Hogle Zoo, red wolf births, and so much more!In Conservation News, we discuss how bird flu is causing havoc in England and the US, an update on Toki, red wolf b...2023-05-1248 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo New 4/28/23 - Basking By Moonlight Edition!Dateline: April 28, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about the last giant panda having left Memphis, a hacking at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, an investigation into Reptiland, when you can see the twin polar bear cubs at Toledo, some really sad deaths, some cool zoo-based Mother's Day gift ideas, and so much more!In Conservation News, we discuss how bird flu is affecting more mammals now, how you can be a Penguin H...2023-04-2847 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 4/21/23 - The Great Dads Edition featuring Vittoria of the Naples Zoo!Dateline: April 21, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about Zoo Poo from Buffalo, a new zoo in Texas, updates on the pandas at Zoo Atlanta and the National Zoo, a cool repurposing of an old ride at the Minnesota Zoo, and so much more! We also have a short interview with our good friend and future podcast guest Vittoria about a beloved animal at Naples Zoo that has passed away. In Conservation News, we...2023-04-2144 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 4/14/23 - Much More Moose Mayhem Edition!Dateline: April 14, 2023. 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 this episode with a wild personal story that may resonate with those worried about Toki the whale.In Zoo News, we say farewell to the CEO of the Dallas Zoo, talk about SSP messaging, discuss the Capron Park Zoo task force, talk polar bear names, and so much more!In Conservation News, we discuss the Himalayan Habre Center created by Red Panda Network, discuss upticks in r...2023-04-1450 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 4/07/23 - This Barbie Is A Podcast Edition!Dateline: April 7, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we give a cursory glance at the Lolita situation (more to come), talk about April Fools Day at zoos, talk about the new Barbie meme and how facilities are having fun with it, give some props to the Philly Zoo, Aquarium of Niagara, and so much more!In Conservation News, we discuss how shipping is changing bird migration, talk about ways you can help turtles and the e...2023-04-0743 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 3/31/23 - It's Jon's Birthday Edition!Dateline: March 31, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we look at the resolution between the AZA and the Columbus Zoo, discuss concerning security situations at the North Carolina Zoo, Detroit Zoo, and Toledo Zoo, bring you up to date on escaped birds at the Oakland Zoo, call for the resignation or termination of a zoo director (how's that for burying the lede?), look at births and deaths, and so much more!In Conservation News, we d...2023-03-3150 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 3/24/23 - The Mr. Pickles Is A Dad Edition!Dateline: March 24, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we look at the Top Ten Lists from USA Today, including Best Zoos, Best Aquariums, Best Zoo Exhibits, and Best Botanical Gardens! We also talk about awards given to Brandywine Zoo and Aquarium of Niagara, new exhibits coming soon at Nashville and Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, the reopening of Elmwood Park Zoo, and so much more!In Conservation News, we get sad, mostly.And in O...2023-03-2441 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 3/17/23 - The Acupuncture for Penguins Edition featuring Kaeli Innes!Dateline: March 17, 2023. 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 this week with a discussion about the IMATA/ABMA joint conference with special guest Kaeli Innes of Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park! In Zoo News, we discuss the death of Kiska the orca, talk about an elephant transfer from the San Antonio Zoo, discussion Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's new hydroponic garden, talk about the financial solvability of the WCS, and so much more!In Conservation Ne...2023-03-1753 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 3/10/23 - The Cocaine Cat Edition!Dateline: March 10, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we discuss the new director of the ZAA, a huge success story from the Texas Aquarium, a new exhibit at Newport Aquarium, incredible births at the Dallas Zoo, San Diego Zoo, and ZooMontana, another escape at the St. Louis Zoo, and so much more!In Conservation News, we talk about Red Panda Network expanding the area it is working in, sea stars melting into goo, and what th...2023-03-1045 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 3/03/23 - The Super Pigs Invade America EditionDateline: March 3, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we discuss an escaped cheetah in Omaha, the new aviary at the National Zoo, how you can help zoos, a new sea turtle, a new tree kangaroo, some red panda movement and so much more!In Conservation News, we talk about super pigs, digger crayfish, and a unique way to hunt invasive pythons.And in Other News, we ruin a cute story for you.2023-03-0344 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 2/24/23 - The Wombat Poo Mystery EditionDateline: February 24, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we discuss the new Toss the Tusk events created by the AZA, talk about the Memphis Zoo social media pages, tell you who is the new PreZOOdent at Utica Zoo, talk about how the New England Aquarium is helping with legislation, discuss an animal escape at the Saint Louis Zoo, and more!In Conservation News, we talk about bald eagles, chimpanzees, gorillas, a huge milestone in coral re...2023-02-2433 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 2/17/23 - Monkey Mystery Edition!Dateline: February 17, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we start with some hellos and goodbyes, share a cool story from Potter Park Zoo, tell you how you can support the Cincinnati Zoo this week, update you on the Central Park Zoo Eurasian eagle owl, and more!In Conservation News, we talk about great news from Red Panda Network, the Shell lawsuit, the crazy ecological disaster in Ohio, and more!And in Other News, we...2023-02-1741 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 2/10/23 - The Gibbon Glory Hole Edition featuring Sam Evans!Dateline: February 10, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we bring you up to date on the ongoing vandalism situations at the Dallas Zoo, Zousiana, and the Central Park Zoo. We also talk about Adventure Aquarium's new giveaway, the Prezoodental election going on at Utica Zoo, a monkey pregnancy mystery, a bear escape at Saint Louis Zoo, say goodbye to some incredible animals, and more!In Conservation News, we talk about orcas, grizzly bears, a Stellar's s...2023-02-1046 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 2/3/23 - The Baby Nutcracker Edition!Dateline: February 3, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about more vandalism in Dallas, a potential copycat in Louisiana, do a deep dive into a shady rhino death, and more!In Conservation News, we talk about Pallas' cats, Marten reintroduction, good news for poached turtles, and more.And in Other News, we discuss echidna bubbles and a great white shark!ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari ...2023-02-0339 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 1/30/23 - The Mermaid Contest EditionDateline: January 30, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we say goodbye to an elephant at the LA Zoo, talk about baby tree kangaroos, tell you how to get your ex eaten by a zoo animal, and more!In Conservation News, we talk about washed up whales and an extinct bird that isn't extinct (*yet*).And in Other News, we discuss Turning Red getting nominated and the most ridiculous contest currently running. RO...2023-01-3025 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News SPECIAL EDITION: Let's Go To Zoo Camp!Dateline January 21, 2023: With excitement building all around the country as sign-ups for zoo camps begin, Rossifari Zoo News is here to bring you an interview with an actual zoo camper who attended zoo camp at Zoo America in Hershey, PA, last year! Tune in to find out what happens at zoo camp, how much fun it is, and why you should sign your child (or yourself, if you're allowed) up for zoo camp! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on Venmo @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok rossifari.com 2023-01-2118 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 1/20/23 - The Zoo Sabotage Edition with Special Guest Elena Bell of The Akron Zoo!Dateline: January 20, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we start with the top aquariums in the US, discuss the Dallas Zoo sabotage, talk about parthenogenesis at Shedd Aquarium, say goodbye to beloved animals at Akron, Zoo Atlanta, Woodland Park Zoo, and more!In Conservation News, we talk about duck hunting, wolf hunting, polar bear hunting (kind of), snakes in Florida, and also throw in some puppies to make it happier! And in Other Ne...2023-01-2044 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 1/13/23 - Let's Make Betty White Day A Thing Edition!Dateline: January 13, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we start with some sad news but then some happy news from the Cincinnati Zoo, discuss the birth of many animals, and the deaths of a few, and give praise to a very cool person at Oklahoma Aquarium, and more!In Conservation News, we talk about drones, films, Leonardo DiCaprio, and more...and it all has to do with conservation!And in Other News, we d...2023-01-1343 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 1/6/23: Thor Defeats Fireworks Edition With A Special Guest!Dateline: January 6, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we start with a very special announcement with a very special guest! Then we talk about the latest drama (not really) around Fiona, how the Brevard Zoo is helping to save a critically endangered species, a different kind of victory for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, how the Oakland Zoo is helping another mountain lion cub, and more!In Conservation News, we talk about Buffalo birds, a...2023-01-0634 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 12/30/22 - Happy New Year Edition!Dateline: December 30, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about some amazing and exciting births, look at the impact of the major storms around the country, examine a couple tough deaths, and more! In Conservation News, we talk about pink iguanas, how many new species were discovered last year (at just one facility), and the impact of the pandemic on voters as it pertains to animal conservation. And in Other News, we disc...2022-12-3036 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 12/23/22 - Lots of Sad Stories EditionDateline: December 23, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we start off with 11 really sad stories (sorry) before talking about the name of the red panda cub at Trevor Zoo, good news about the oldest red panda in the US, a cool elephant pregnancy at Toledo Zoo, and more! In Conservation News, we talk about how Avatar is helping oceans, more about the Big Cat Safety Act, the COP15 agreement, and more!And in Ot...2022-12-2339 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 12/15/22 - The Cool Your Jets Timothy EditionDateline: December 16, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about the relationship between Timothy and Fiona now that Tucker has arrived, our friend Stevie fox, some movement in the gorilla troop at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, a scary penguin story, and more! In Conservation News, we talk about a breakthrough in clean energy, a HUGE breakthrough for Northern White Rhino conservation, some new species, and more!And in Other News, we...2022-12-1631 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 12/09/22 - The Jonathan The Old Bisexual Tortoise EditionDateline: December 9, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about a very special trip to Mystic Aquarium, Rhubarb the sloth at Beardsley Zoo, changes coming to the Indianapolis Zoo, and more! In Conservation News, we talk about the passage of The Big Cat Safety Act in the Senate, how ebikes are helping save wildlife, the real effect of offshore wind energy production, and more!And in Other News, we discuss zombie viruses, a...2022-12-0937 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 12/02/22 - The Polar Bear Twins EditionDateline: December 2, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about the birth of twin polar bears at the Toledo Zoo, the effectiveness of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's sea otter rehabilitation program, say goodbye to the oldest reticulated giraffe and elephant bull in the US, and SO much more! In Conservation News, we talk about the latest bat species to be declared endangered, how a podcast is helping save manatees, some avian flu updates, and mo...2022-12-0235 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 11/25/22 - You Ate Mammoth Poop Yesterday (Not Really) EditionDateline: November 25, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about some zoo holiday stuff, a cute video and story out of Sedgwick County Zoo, important births at the National Zoo and The Wilds, an incredible story from our friends at Mote Marine Lab, and SO much more! In Conservation News, we talk about the largest dam removal in US history, a pigeon rediscovery, a movie that is bothering me without having seen it, and an...2022-11-2538 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 11/18/22 - Fiona Is Blowing Minds Edition!Dateline: November 18, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about the Philly/HoustonWorld Series as applied to zoos, say goodbye to a beloved sea turtle at Adventure Aquarium, talk about one of the funniest stories I've seen for a long time (which pertains to Fiona the hippo), and SO much more! In Conservation News, we talk about tiger sharks doing research, problems facing turtles, and a crazy story about rhino horns.And in...2022-11-1834 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 11/11/22 - The Cyberstalker Edition!Dateline: November 11, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about baby pandas and tree kangaroo joeys, and baby hippos and even some non-baby animal news! In Conservation News, we talk about shooting wolves with paintballs, blue whales, and a new owl species!And in Other News, we discuss our feelings...no, wait. We discuss whether bees have feelings. We also discuss why elephants don't get cancer and a sassy species.RO...2022-11-1139 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 11/04/22 - The Get Out And Vote (for a maned wolf) Edition!Dateline: November 4, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about the Extreme Zoo Makeover competition, talk about peclets and a baby hyena, say goodbye to an elephant and a red panda, discuss the lions that escaped at Taronga Zoo, and more! In Conservation News, we talk about right whale numbers, a way to help red pandas more than usual, and how the Florida heat is affecting sea turtles!And in Other News, we...2022-11-0434 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 10/28/22 - It's Me, I'm The News EditionDateline: October 28, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we start off by saying goodbye to a number of amazing zoo animals, including Baby Spice at the Toronto Zoo, then we talk about a lioness with a mane, the amazing surgery coming for a famous elephant in Albuquerque, share my first thoughts on the Henry Villas Zoo report, and more! In Conservation News, we talk about emperor penguins, the No Pet campaign, the release of river tu...2022-10-2838 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 10/21/22 - The Goodbye To The Bestest Boy EditionDateline: October 21, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about a new sensory-friendly experience at the Akron Zoo, genetics research at the San Diego and National Zoos, share fake stories about okapis (or, let's be real, faux-kapi), and more! In Conservation News, we discuss the state of birds in the US, talk about a new whale that was found and now needs conserving, and discuss the first ever reintroduction program that has ended because it...2022-10-2136 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 10/13/22 - The Faux-kapi Edition!Dateline: October 14, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! I'm on my honeymoon this week, so we start the episode off with Zoë and I telling you all about our zoo wedding and honeymoon so far! Then we get to a brief news episode:In Zoo News, we talk about the new elephant expansion at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, two stories from the Toronto Zoo, how two red pandas are writing checks, an update on Fiona, Fritz, an...2022-10-1432 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 10/07/22 - Shellebrate Good Times Edition!Dateline: October 7, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we have so many amazing turtle conservation stories from local zoos, say goodbye to a few animals I really loved, and say hello to some amazing new animals, including some koala joeys! In Conservation News, we discuss African penguins in need, sadness in the battle to save red wolves, and the discovery of a binturong in Nepal!And in Other News...we didn't have any n...2022-10-0737 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 09/30/22 - The Hurricane Ian EditionDateline: September 30, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about Hurricane Ian and Florida facilities, Adira moving to the San Diego Zoo, the Potter Park Zoo red panda cub naming contest, some cool frog stories, and so much more!In Conservation News, we discuss AI helping whales, a PA town coming together to save a rare dog breed, red wolf conservation efforts, osprey babies in the UK, and more!And in Other N...2022-09-3033 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 09/23/23 - The Toronto Zoo Social Media Team Wins Edition!Dateline: September 23, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about controversy at Marineland in Canada, share cool red panda news, talk about an adorable manatee, have two stories about sperm, and so much more!In Conservation News, we discuss the project moving wild-caught African cheetahs to India, discuss the extinction status of the dugong, look at the status of wild rhinos, and learn about a turtle rewilding project! And in Other News, we...2022-09-2341 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 09/16/22 - International Red Panda Day Edition!Dateline: September 16, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we learn the names of some bintlets, make Colleen Lenehan happy, talk about a few viral otter stories, say goodbye to an ancient lion and adorable elephant shrew, and so much more!In Conservation News, we discuss sea turtle nesting patterns, another movie with a monkey, talk about a cool dog, and have some really great news from Patagonia and about northern white rhino conservation! And...2022-09-1644 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 09/09/22 - American Hippos and Drumming Chimps Edition!Dateline: September 9, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we follow up on our Noah's Ark story, talk about a lot of the stuff going on at Henry Vilas Zoo right now, discuss flooding at Roger Williams Park Zoo, touch on a few animal escapes, and more!In Conservation News, we discuss both kinds of pandas, a new SAFE program, hope for whales, and more!And in Other News, we talk about drumming chimpanzees, h...2022-09-0944 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 09/02/22 - LIVE(ISH)! From the AZA National Conference with Katie Propp and Dr. Zoë Vesley-GrossDateline: September 2, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a special edition bringing YOU to the AZA National Conference!Today, we step away from our normal reporting to bring you an in-depth look at what life is like at the AZA National Conference! Katie Propp of Penguins International, Dr. Zoë Vesley-Gross and I sit down and take you through the first part of the conference, talking about the ambiance, the experience, and even some of the sessions we all attended! You'll get a great feel for what it's like to be here, what we learned, and just how m...2022-09-0245 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 08/26/22 - Is Noah's Ark Sinking? EditionDateline: August 26, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we look at a weird story about Noah's Ark sanctuary in Georgia, talk about zoo insurance at the Philly Zoo, share small ways people are making a big difference at Roger Williams Park Zoo and Adventure Aquarium, share some updates to recent stories, and more!In Conservation News, we discuss the latest in the attempt to reintroduce cheetah to India, share an interesting dolphin story, and talk a...2022-08-2645 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 08/19/22 - Goodbye, Poppy EditionDateline: August 19, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we start off with 5 stories about red pandas, talk about the Vancouver wolf situation, feature two stories about baby hippos, and more!In Conservation News, we discuss the new climate bill in the US, the potential return of the Tasmanian tiger, and discuss the potential release of Lolita the killer whale!And in Other News, we get a sad story about a walrus, two cool s...2022-08-1942 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 08/12/22 - Trouble in Wisconsin EditionDateline: August 12, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we start off with a baby hippo update from Cincy, get into the drama unfolding at Henry Villas Zoo, talk about zookeeper unionization, introduce you to the word touron, and more!In Conservation News, we discuss the new climate bill in the US congress, talk about kakapo and quolls, have fun with a hybrid sea turtle, and more!And in Other News, we get some gr...2022-08-1232 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 08/05/22 - Bibi's Baby's Been Borned, Baby! EditionDateline: August 5, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we start off with an update from Bibi at Cincy, talk about a bunch of births and a few deaths, an incredible initiative by the Memphis Zoo, and more!In Conservation News, we discuss the Big Cat Public Safety Act, celebrity CO2 emissions, and stories about a shark and a sea turtle!And in Other News, we talk about monkey attacks and a pet insurance co...2022-08-0537 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 07/29/22 - The Crikey That's A Lot of Aussie News Edition!Dateline: July 29, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about another zoo shelter in place situation, the Columbus Zoo impact report, a multi-zoo effort to help track elephants, and more!We then have a bonus section with five stories out of Australia, and one out of New Zealand! In Conservation News, we discuss some newly extinct animals, a shocking animal added to the endangered species list, and great news for tigers, cheetahs, an...2022-07-2937 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 07/22/22 - Bintlets and Baby Pandas Edition!Dateline: July 22, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about stuck up penguins and otters, new blue penguins, a new sea turtle hospital at Zoo Miami, a cool polar bear story, a ton of new babies, and so much more!In Conservation News, we discuss wildlife trafficking, harbor seal mortality, and a reintroduction program not actually aimed at saving the animal involved!And in Other News, we talk about animals doing human s...2022-07-2240 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 07/15/22 - YOU Can Help Cats in Mexico Edition!Dateline: July 15, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about how you can help Lions, Tigers and Bears help a bunch of rescued cats in Mexico, how Lion Country Safari is starting to track rhinos, new binturongs and a red panda at Ross Park Zoo, baby lions and tigers, the loss of an elephant and chimp to diseases, and so much more!In Conservation News, we discuss good news for whales, an American vulture t...2022-07-1540 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 07/08/22 - The Shelter In Place EditionDateline: July 8, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about a recent incident at the Brookfield Zoo, have giraffe stories to share at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Lincoln Children's Zoo, discuss how you can help Woodland Park Zoo design a new habitat, check in on Bibi's pregnancy, have two red panda stories, and so much more!In Conservation News, we discuss a bunch of laws (both good and bad), look at a possible r...2022-07-0843 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 07/01/22 - Hello, Goodbye Edition!Dateline: July 1, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about another zoo defending its Pride month celebration (yup...again), a few deaths and a bunch of births, some cool sports and zoo stories, and so much more! In Conservation News, we discuss some conservation-themed legislation, a cool story from Papua New Guinea, the Penguin Pedal, and more!And in Other News, we talk about a mammoth mummy, fireworks, a followup on our Fa...2022-07-0152 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 06/24/22 - Unexpected Orcas and Polar Bears EditionDateline: June 24, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about another zoo defending its Pride month celebration, turtles at the Oregon and Toronto Zoos, a cool and less cool story from the National Zoo, and so much more! In Conservation News, we discuss talk about newly discovered populations of orcas and polar bears, share a sad tale about penguins, discuss turtles, and more!And in Other News, we talk about the current co...2022-06-2446 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 06/17/22 - All About The Benjamins Edition!Dateline: June 17, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about a bunch of new births, ZooMontana stepping it up for Pride, whether an elephant is a human, a few stories about dogs at zoos, and so much more! In Conservation News, we discuss a rediscovered tortoise species, talk about some rare sea turtle eggs, and share about an exciting and ambitious bird reintroduction program!And in Other News, we talk about a wo...2022-06-1736 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 06/10/22 - Jon's Own Charlotte's Web EditionDateline: June 10, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about the latest Best Zoos, Aquariums, and Zoo Exhibits In The Country lists, new accreditation info for the Columbus Zoo, a bunch of cool births, and Avian Influenza update, and so much more! In Conservation News, we are sharing exciting news about an endangered Florida bird, cool news for sand tiger shark fans, manatee protection updates, and more!And in Other News, we ta...2022-06-1043 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 06/03/22 - All Good News Edition!Dateline: June 3, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about a new pregnancy at the Toronto Zoo, a new cheetah ambassador at Cincinnati, a turtle dog, binturongs, a new habitat coming at the John Ball Zoo that is cool for many reasons, and so much more! In Conservation News, we start off with four straight wolf conservation stories! Then we head to congress to discuss some developments there, and more!And in Ot...2022-06-0333 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 05/27/22 - The Internet Sucks Sometimes EditionDateline: May 27, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about some weird internet stuff that has happened with zoos we love, and how annoying it is, great news about wolves from Zoo Tampa, a study on ambassador animals, and so much more!In Conservation News, we talk about how to count walruses, some great news about black-footed ferrets, and more!And in Other News, we talk about a scary disease affecting rabbits.2022-05-2735 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 5/20/22 - The Battle Down Under Edition!Dateline: May 20, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about the latest with Avian Influenza, an incredibly rare animal birth at the Nashville Zoo, an amazing and inspiring story about a fennec fox, and so much more!In Conservation News, we talk about red wolves again, some good news for sturgeons in Missouri, and a huge controversy brewing in Australia about the conservation of a critically endangered species. And in Other News, we...2022-05-2032 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 05/13/22 - The Drunken Monkey Edition!Dateline: May 13, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about accreditation at The Naples Zoo, mall aquariums, sad stories out of Detroit and Washington, cool hires at the San Diego Zoo and Columbus Zoo, and so much more!In Conservation News, we talk about tiny frogs, baby elephants, Sea World, and more red wolf news!And in Other News, we talk about drunken monkeys! ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com ...2022-05-1337 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 05/06/22 - New Tree Roo at the Zoo, Woo! EditionDateline: May 6, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about a new tree roo, share a sad tale from the National Zoo, discuss tamandua rabies, share a unique octopus plan, and so much more!In Conservation News, we talk about a rare subspecies of cheetah, good news for manatees, an awesome story about condors, and more!And in Other News, we talk about what else but an emoji! ROSSIFARI LINKS: 2022-05-0632 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 04/29/22 - How YOU Can Help Birds Edition!Dateline: April 29, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk Avian Influenza and ways you can help, amazing coral news out of Sea World, parking issues at zoos, a red panda on the move, and so much more!In Conservation News, we have good news for red wolves, an animal overpass, and so much more!And in Other News, we talk about a missing tortoise and horny spiders that don't have a death w...2022-04-2940 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 04/22/22 - We Did The Thing Edition!Dateline: April 22, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we are talking about an impact our podcast and community had, an update on the Johnson Park animals, good news at Beardsley Zoo, a cool lemur story, a few sad stories, and so much more!In Conservation News, we have good news for a woodpecker, bad news for wolves, a story about a race, and an article written by me about red pandas!And in O...2022-04-2235 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 04/15/22 - Don't Buy Dead Pandas EditionDateline: April 15, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! I start off by giving you an in-depth discussion of what I've been going through this last week. Not embarrassing at all (yes, yes it is)! In Zoo News, we are talking about the importance of symbolic adoptions, a life saving technique used at Zoo Tampa, two stories out of aquariums, a famous hippo becoming a sister, and so much more!In Conservation News, we learn about sonar and...2022-04-1533 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 04/01/22 - Paul Reinhart Saves Rhinos Edition!Dateline: April 1, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, are talking black bears in North Carolina, maned wolves in Louisiana, bongos in Denver, takins, red pandas, and so much more!In Conservation News, we learn about burrowing owls, orcas, and a HUGE rhino news story!And in Other News, we talk about microplastics! ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 2022-04-0136 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 03/25/22 - An Idiot In Pittsburgh and a Sloth Just Appears Edition!Dateline: March 25, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we say hello and goodbye to some zoo animals, talk about a guy breaking into a zoo, discuss peacock attacks, and so much more!In Conservation News, we learn about whale snot, snake taxonomy, and just how smart birds are!And in Other News, we talk about a dangling sloth, a lost crane, and murder hornets!ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com pat...2022-03-2535 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo New 03/18/22 - Bats, Man Edition!Dateline: March 18, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we talk about a new study looking at the health of captive dolphins and other cetaceans, share some updates from the Columbus Zoo, and so much more!In Conservation News, we learn about drones helping with conservation, have a bunch of positive stories, and then talk about bats! And in Other News, we talk about a few different creatures with eight legs!ROSSIFARI LI...2022-03-1838 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 03/11/22Dateline: March 11, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we do a deep dive on zoo stories from the war in Ukraine, talk more about the avian disease sweeping the nation, and more! Then we cut the episode short for personal reason. Sorry! I explain in the episode. Love to you all! ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 2022-03-1122 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 03/04/22 - Ukraine Zoos, Australian Conservation, and Aquarium Updates!Dateline: March 3, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we do a deep dive on zoo stories from the war in Ukraine, look at some cool things happening at aquariums, say goodbye to a friend, and more!In Conservation News, we talk turtles, eagles, red wolves, gorillas, and more!In Other News, we have a look at Turning Red and a freaky spider story!ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com...2022-03-0437 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 02/25/22 - A Idiot In Boston, Kangaroo Rats, Elephants, Dolphins, Rhinos and More!Dateline: February 25, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we are talking about an idiot at the Franklin Park Zoo, how the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is helping yet another species, and more! In Conservation News, we talk rhinos, elephants, dolphins, and more! In Other News, we have a cute story, a weird story, and another WTF PA moment! Plus, stay tuned to the end for a fun treat!ROSS...2022-02-2537 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 01/14/22Dateline: January 14, 2022: Zoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we say goodbye to a few animals, talk about the amazing conservation work being done at Zoo Atlanta, and more! In Conservation News, we share the story of four birds, some airborne DNA news, and then Rossifari goes to the dogs!Other News features A NEW SONG! Oh, and also a story about Turning Red and two about sea lions...one of which is REALLY fascinating. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patr...2022-01-1431 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News Special Report - Columbus Zoo Denied AccreditationToday's episode of Rossifari Zoo News is ALL about the story that broke earlier this week about the Columbus Zoo losing its AZA accreditation. In reading multiple articles and speaking directly to many sources including current and former staff members of the zoo, I have compiled what I believe to be the most accurate description of what occurred at the zoo, what steps the zoo has taken to fix these issues, and my thoughts on the decision of the AZA to deny accreditation, as well as looking at the consequences of the decision and the next possible steps for t...2021-10-0728 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 08/06/21Dateline: August 6, 2021: Rossifari Zoo News is back for Season 2 with zoo and conservation news stories for you! Zoo News topics include cool news out of Mote Marine Lab, advances at the Cincinnati Zoo, and more! Conservation News takes a look at the Kratt Brothers, the new IUCN Green Status, North Pacific Right whales, and more!Other News talks about the strangest stuffed animals out there!ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on Insta and Facebook @rossifaripod on TikTok patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com 2021-08-0631 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 07/30/21Dateline: July 30, 2021: Rossifari Zoo News is back for Season 2 with zoo and conservation news stories for you! Zoo News topics include an amazing achievement at Akron, a snow leopard with COVID, a Jacksonville jaguar that DOESN'T play football, and more! Conservation News takes a look at grizzly bear cubs, babirusa rediscovery, an extinct animal that isn't, and more!Other News talks about the coolest zebra in Africa!ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on Insta and Facebook @rossifaripod on TikTok patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com 2021-07-3033 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 07/22/21Dateline: July 22, 2021: Rossifari Zoo News is back with zoo and conservation news stories for you! Zoo News topics include baby red pandas, some very special births, and more! Conservation News takes a look at unique bird rearing techniques, tiger conservation, the giant opah fish, Asiatic black bear habitat, and much more!Other News talks about an embarrassed raccoon and an adorable walrus!ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on Insta and Facebook @rossifaripod on TikTok patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com 2021-07-2231 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 07/15/21Dateline: July 15, 2021: Rossifari Zoo News is back with zoo and conservation news stories for you! Zoo News topics include a baby red pandas, community conservation through zoos, and more! Conservation News takes a look at more news about beavers in the UK, a ban on balloons, giant pandas, caracal conservation, indigenous people and their effect on conservation, and a bunch of species recently spotted for the first time or rediscovered after a long time which is very exciting!Other News talks about glowing bones and random fish falling from the sky! ROS...2021-07-1535 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 07/08/21Dateline: July 8, 2021: Rossifari Zoo News is back with zoo and conservation news stories for you! Zoo News topics include a troubling story out of Madison, WI, a few fun contests to enter or nominate others to, more veterinary news out of the Oakland Zoo, a red panda escape...and so much more! Conservation News takes a look at two red panda stories, beavers in the UK, the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act, and more!Other News talks about a mysterious disease affecting birds in the US, and what you can do to help mitigate th...2021-07-0834 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 07/01/21Dateline: July 1, 2021: Rossifari Zoo News is back with zoo and conservation news stories for you! Zoo News topics include another "best zoos" publication, marmots at the Toronto Zoo, a farewell to a beloved animal...and so much more! Conservation News takes a look at Legos, birds, Brazil, elephants, and more!Other News talks about a tiger foster father and an elephant crashing into a person's house! ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on Insta and Facebook @rossifaripod on TikTok patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com 2021-07-0132 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 06/24/21Dateline: June 24, 2021: Rossifari Zoo News is back with zoo and conservation news stories for you! Zoo News topics include diversity initiative announcements and follow-ups, a follow up to a previous story from Zoo Tampa, some amazing births, and some really cool stories about geriatric animals at zoos...and so much more! Conservation News takes a look at giraffe conservation, shark fins, invasive species in Florida, and rhino calves! Other News talks about orcas and cocaine hippos! ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on Insta and Facebook @rossifaripod on TikTok patreon.com/rossifa...2021-06-2434 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 06/17/21Dateline: June 17, 2021: Rossifari Zoo News is back with a plethora of cool stories from the worlds of zoos, aquariums, and conservation! Zoo News topics include the winners of USA Today's Best Zoo Exhibit, a quick missive against the New York Times, Castor the bear, the Oakland Zoo being amazing, mermaids, a huge zoo expansion, and a story about the vet at the San Antonio Zoo! Conservation News topics include wolves, whales, Captain America, and more.Other News topics include a herd of elephants and a true Jonah story!ROSSIFARI LINKS: www...2021-06-1730 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 06/10/21Dateline: June 10, 2021: Rossifari Zoo News is back with a plethora of cool stories from the worlds of zoos, aquariums, and conservation! Zoo News topics include the winners of USA Today's Best Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park contests, some birth and death, and an elephant helping with human conservation!Conservation News topics include some great news for red wolves, bamboo sharks, and P-horses; some bad news for orcas and terns; and a look at some conservation news taking place on social media right now. Other News topics include a Radiolab podcast episode that might in...2021-06-1034 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 05/13/21Dateline: May 13, 2021: Rossifari Zoo News is back with this week's headlines in the world of zoos and conservation! This week in Zoo News, we talk about a possible expansion at Reid Park Zoo; an update to last week's Blue at the Zoo story; a new inclusive membership program at Columbus Zoo; some amazing training being done at Zoo Atlanta, and a very important birth at the Akron Zoo! In Conservation News, we talk about wolves, giraffe, and some not teenage, not mutant, and probably not ninja turtles that live in the sewer! All this and much more! R...2021-05-1330 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 05/06/21Dateline: May 6, 2021: Rossifari Zoo News is here to talk about Covid vaccines in non-human animal species, new mask guidelines at zoos, introduce you to AMZAP and talk about the involvement of the AZA and ZAA, and so much more. In Conservation News, we discuss manatees, polar bears, palm oil, bats, chickens, and bison! And in Other News: which bird is the most instagrammable? All this and so much more! ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on Facebook and Instagram @rossifaripod on TikTok rossifaripod@gmail.com 2021-05-0630 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 04/29/21Dateline: April 29, 2021. Today, Rossifari Zoo News takes a look at last week's Party for the Planet, dissects Fiona the hippo's genetics, talks about how some ingenuity helped avoid total disaster for Maritime Aquarium, tells you about an amazing mouse deer birth, looks more closely at the cause of death of a beloved polar bear, and reminds listeners to vote for their favorite zoo with USA Today. In conservation news, we talk about World Penguin Day, the new film Endangered, and some dogs that are helping with turtle conservation. And in other news, we look at an Oscar winning documentary an...2021-04-2933 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari REMIX - Southwick's Zoo Visited and Revisited with Dani Poirier-Larson and Emily BeguéToday, the Safari heads to Southwick's Zoo in Mendon, Massachusetts, but FOR REAL THIS TIME! I actually finally got to visit Southwick's Zoo! After months of friendship, I got to hang out with Emily Begué and Dani Poirier-Larson, and it was a blast! Even more importantly, I got to hang out with some awesome birds, and see the zoo I have heard so much about! So today, I bring you my first ever Rossifari REMIX episode! I went back to Dani and Emily's episodes, and took some of the most interesting animal bits from each. Then, I updated them with s...2021-04-2345 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 04/15/21Dateline: April 15, 2021. For our second episode, Rossifari Zoo News continues to evolve. Thank you to everyone who has sent me messages about this format, what you love, and what might help make it better! Also to those who sent in news articles. Today, we look at zoo news from Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia. We also examine some trends, both in real life and online, happening in zoos. In conservation news, we talk about technology helping to save species, and look at rhino numbers in Nepal! In our Related News section, we talk about Pixar's upcoming film Turning Red...2021-04-1532 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationRossifari Zoo News 04/08/21Dateline: April 8, 2021. Rossifari Zoo News is officially live! Each week, one episode of The Rossifari Podcast will be dedicated to bringing you the latest news from the world of zoos and conservation! Today's episode features some amazing conservation successes for frogs and toads from the North Carolina Zoo, an important rebranding happening at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, a quick breakdown of the wastewater pool disaster in Florida, a brand new building opening at Zoo Knoxville with a focus on amphibians, reptiles, conservation, and...otters?!?!, how Beardsley Zoo is helping combat Covid, and a quick hello to the...2021-04-0826 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation061 - Rossifari After Dark Part 2 - My Favorite Hooman with Dani Poirier, Melissa Peterson, and Kara McSweeneyToday's Safari is going to a couple different places, as I bring you short interviews with Dani Poirier Larson of Southwick's Zoo, and Melissa Peterson of the Memphis Zoo, as well as a short love story by former guest Kara McSweeney! The second sexy episode of Rossifari After Dark features discussions about flirty birds, bonobos sex, and a sweet story about a tapir! This episode is fun, irreverent, and full of good information. It may not, however, be for all ears. SHOW NOTES: DANI: @danipoirier on Instagram @shinestagram24 on Instagram to follow her adorable dog2021-02-1839 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation060 - Rossifari After Dark Part 1 - Sexy Fung Shui with Laura Houston of Elmwood Park ZooThe Safari heads back to our home zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo, but with a sexy twist! I've decided to turn Valentine's Day into Valentine's Week and bring you Rossifari After Dark. Mating is a huge part of life at the zoo, and this episode does a deep dive into what that looks like in the animal kingdom. This episode is fun, irreverent, and full of good information. It may not, however, be suitable for all ears. SHOW NOTES: @elmwoodparkzoo on Insta and Facebook www.elmwoodparkzoo.org ROSSIFARI NOTES: www.rossifari.com patreon...2021-02-1644 minRossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation051 - The Reverse Interview with Conservation Educator Jon Rossi of The Rossifari PodcastToday the Safari heads to Ardmore, PA, my hometown, to speak to...well...me. After fifty episodes, I've been told time and again from fans that they want to learn more about the guy who makes the podcast. So I enlisted Taylor Ballard (@zoogirltay on Instagram), the anthrozoologist, to find out more about the crazy animal known as Jon Rossi. We talk about the beginning of Rossifari, the road to the podcast, and what it's been like making it so far. We also talk a little bit about my life outside the podcast and my "day job" as a pro...2021-01-1458 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation029 - The Rossifari Spooky Spectacular Part 3 with Marisa Hadley of Elmwood Park ZooIt's time for the final episode of The Rossifari Spooky Spectacular, a look at some of the most iconic Halloween animals that can be found in zoos. In this episode, I sit down with Marisa Hadley, a conservation educator at Elmwood Park Zoo who talks to me all about those incredibly large spiders known as tarantulas. Will my arachnophobia win out, or will I actually handle and interact with a tarantula? Find out by tuning in! Also, check out Elmwood Park Zoo @elmwoodparkzoo on social media elmwoodparkzoo.org and search them on YouTube for amazing conten...2020-10-2951 min