One of our co-hosts just got their dream job as a zookeeper—and in this episode of Reptiles With Podcast, we break down the full story of how they made it happen. We also dive into some wild headlines: a prehistoric sea reptile has been discovered, Australian fossilized footprints reveal the earliest known reptile, and a sea turtle rehab center in Texas is doing incredible work. But it’s not all good news—Oregon Zoo was raided by police, uncovering malnourished animals, drugs, and firearms. This episode is a rollercoaster of career inspiration, animal conservation, and shocking zoo crime.Sponsored by:Repticon Reptile Shows: https://repticon.com/MorphMarket: https://www.morphmarket.com/Dubia.com: https://dubiaroaches.com/Coco2Go: https://shop.cocodude.com/MERCH: https://modernreptileshop.com/collections/reptile-merch-for-sale1 Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQN1-ZcfQ6ulG2hE41lIKw/joinSubscribe & Hit the Bell to STAY INFORMED!Timestamps:00:00 Erics New Job21:38 The Gecko Gallery NYC24:34 Wet specimen: Komodo Dragon27:04 Sea Reptile Discovered in Canada28:45 Ancient Footprints from Australia reveal earliest-known reptile32:14 Sea Turtle Rehab in Texaas35:30 Oregon Zoo Raid: Malnourished Lions & Tigers, Guns & Drugs foundHostsYoshii @modernreptileshop Chuckey @madbioreptilesEric @reptiverseThe Reptiles With Podcast covers Repti-Culture with a comedic twist. We aim to give different perspectives on all topics, even the controversial ones.#AncientReptile #Zooraid #HognoseSnake #SeaTurtleRehab #reptilehobby #FossilDiscovery #herpetology #wildlife #DreamJobStory #reptilebreeder #reptilekeeper #zookeepers #reptileeducation #reptileswithpodcast #reptilepodcast