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Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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4 days ago

Dateline: October 2, 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 very, very exciting announcement! Then that's followed by a second announcement that is also very exciting! Speaking of, if you can help with Shots for Spots, please do so here: https://kindest.com/831498-shots-for-spots Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, The Los Angeles...

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Dateline: October 2, 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 very, very exciting announcement! Then that's followed by a second announcement that is also very exciting! Speaking of, if you can help with Shots for Spots, please do so here: https://kindest.com/831498-shots-for-spots Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, The Los Angeles...

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Episodes (20/572)

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Today I'm sharing a quick ramble to say goodbye to Miso, my beloved panda princess who passed away.

3 days ago

11 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 8.15.25 - The Beat Down Bullies Edition!

Dateline: August 15, 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 talking about me! Duh. Our headline story is about what's going on with Miso the red panda at Greensboro Science Center. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring NINE red panda births including ones at ZooMontana and Potter Park Zoo! We also have births from Altina Wildlife Park, The Utica Zo...

4 days ago

39 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

The Crazy Goat Lady with Callene Rapp of Sedgwick County Zoo

Today, the Safari heads back to Sedgwick County Zoo to talk to Callene Rapp all about heritage breeds! Don't know what that is? You will soon. You'll hear all about (and from) some of the amazing animals that are part of one of the largest heritage breed collections in the United States! EPISODE LINKS: @sedgwickcountyzoo on socials scz.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari to suppo...

1 week ago

41 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 8.8.25 - The Mini Deep Dives Edition!

Dateline: August 8, 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 quick catch up about me. Then we do two mini-deep dives...we start off looking at the controversy over a simple request from a zoo in Denmark, then we look at the octopus VS kid controversy. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socia...

1 week ago

43 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

The Waxiest Ears with Gauge Starkweather of Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Today, the Safari heads back to Tanganyika Wildlife Park for the last in our series of interviews recorded there this spring! We talk to Gauge Starkweather, who brings a fresh perspective as a younger keeper who talks about what the early learning curve is like and how different facilities handle it. We also talk okapis, alpacas, goats, and so much more! EPISODE LINKS: twpark.com @tanganyikawildlifepark on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com @rossifari o...

2 weeks ago

48 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 8.1.25 - The Isle of WHAT? Edition

Dateline: August 1, 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 sharing some fun comments received from fans this week. Then we do a catch up about me. Our headline story is about culling animals in Europe, and how one specific instance has caused a lot of drama and even legal action recently. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring red pandas in th...

2 weeks ago

42 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Season 6 Premier - Dani Larson interviews Jon, featuring Miles Rossi!

Today, the Safari turns the tables as Dani Larson interviews Jon about five full years of Rossifari-ing. Then Miles asks three burning questions as a follow up. Get to know the guy behind the mic that you listen to twice a week, and more importantly, get to hear more of Dani! EPISODE LINKS: rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

3 weeks ago

1 hour 22 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 7.25.25 - The Season 5 Finale Edition featuring Sloth Farts!

Dateline: July 25, 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 celebrating the fifth anniversary of the podcast! Then it's time for a quick little catch up on me. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring red pandas at Zoo Lodz and Idaho Falls Zoo, and other animals from the Bronx Zoo, Chester Zoo, the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium, Smithsonian's National Zo...

3 weeks ago

35 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

The Queens: Elizabeth, Victoria, and Latifah? with Carly Hornberger of the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Today, the Safari heads to Washington D.C. to bring you an episode from the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute! We welcome Carly Hornberger back onto the pod to talk all things primate (and some things rat and turtle) at the National Zoo! How does the famous O-line work? Are gibbons the best primates? Are baby gorillas as cute and playful as they seem? We talk all this and so much more! EPISODE LINKS: nationalzoo.si.edu @smithsonianzoo on socials R...

4 weeks ago

55 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 7.18.25 - The Lord of the Swans Edition!

Dateline: July 18, 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 quick catch up on me. Then it's time for our headline story featuring a reminder that FOIA exists. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from The Detroit Zoo, The Oregon Zoo, Ripley Wildlife Conservancy, the Denver Zoo, and panda cubs from FOUR facilities! We then say goodbye ...

1 month ago

33 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Bringing the Heat with Lynnlee and Matt from Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Today, the Safari heads back to Tanganyika Wildlife Park to chat with Matt and Lynnlee, two of the visionaries in charge of making the park run. We discuss a ton of topics that are hot in the industry right now, including culture, the value of animal encounters, the importance of transparency, and more. EPISODE LINKS: twpark.com @tanganyikawildlifepark on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok patreo...

1 month ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 7.11.25 - The Metronomic Sea Lion Edition

Dateline: July 11, 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 quick catch up on me. Then it's time for our headline story featuring the story of a sea turtle who has been released into the ocean after 41 years in human care. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from Tanganyika, Hogle Zoo, Adelaide Zoo, Exmoor Zoo, and the Fort Wor...

1 month ago

43 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

The Sea Tour-tle with Sean Putney of the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium

Today, the Safari stays at the Kansas City Zoo to get a tour of the new aquarium with President and Director Sean Putney. We go exhibit by exhibit both in the public area and behind the scenes to give you an immersive look at the aquarium in an audio tour! EPISODE LINKS: @kansascityzoo on socials kansascityzoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

1 month ago

50 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 7.4.25 - The Felix Goes To Portugal Edition featuring Miles Rossi

Dateline: July 4, 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 quick catch up on me. Then it's time for our headline story featuring an update on the San Francisco Zoo leadership situation. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from the Akron Zoo, San Diego Zoo, Zoo Miami, Topeka Zoo, Los Angeles Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Oklahoma City Zoo, ...

1 month ago

41 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

The Penguin Choir with Sean Putney of The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium

Today, the Safari heads to the Kansas City Zoo to hang out with President and Director Sean Putney. We talk about what goes into running such a huge zoo with so many different animals and what's coming next for the zoo. Then we head to the penguin ice shelf to hang out with some amazing birds, and then get some special human guests when we stop by the aquarium! EPISODE LINKS: @kansascityzoo on socials kansascityzoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com patreon.com/r...

1 month ago

49 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 6.27.25 - SPECIAL EDITION: When Bullying Goes Too Far

Dateline: June 27, 2025. This episode starts off like any other, but then as I dive into my headline story it goes off the rails. I talk about the loss the animal world experienced this week as we said goodbye to Mikayla Raines of Save A Fox Rescue. This leads to a discussion of bullying, mental health, the supposed anonymity of the internet, and how we can support our animal caregivers. ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on the socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Rossifari...

1 month ago

30 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

The Content I Live For with Devin Turner of Sedgwick County Zoo

Today, the Safari heads to Sedgwick County Zoo to discuss some incredible animals including orangutans and chimpanzees! Best of all, much of the interview is conducted with two mama chimps and two baby chimps, including a 2.5 week old baby. I've never seen anything like it in person, and I can't wait to share all of this great content with you! EPISODE LINKS: @sedgwickcountyzoo on socials scz.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on Tik...

1 month ago

38 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 6.20.25 - The Wildlife Underpants Edition

Dateline: June 20, 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 quick catch up on me. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from Aquarium of Niagara, Southwick's Zoo, Zoo Miami, Sequoia Park Zoo, Franklin Park Zoo, Minnesota Zoo, Binder Park Zoo, and more. We then say goodbye to animals from Buttonwood Park Zoo, Denver Zoo, Hogle Zoo, Adel...

1 month ago

39 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

A Special Birthday Surprise with Dr. Samantha Russak of Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Today, the Safari heads back to Goddard, KS, to Tanganyika Wildlife Park, to talk to Dr. Samantha Russak on her birthday! This episode gets into all kinds of cool research and welfare topics, and also features a surprise guest who wanted to drop in to say hi and to call me an a-hole. Ok, most of you probably now know who it is, but still, exciting stuff! EPISODE LINKS: twpark.com @tanganyikawildlifepark on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com Patreo...

2 months ago

55 minutes

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 6.13.25 - The How the BLEEP Do You Lose Two Giraffes? Edition

Dateline: June 13, 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 quick catch up on meeeeeeee! Our headline story this week heads back to the Natural Bridge Zoo, which should probably be renamed the Natural Disaster Zoo at this point. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from the National Aviary, Elmwood Park Zoo, Cape May County Zoo, the B...

2 months ago

38 minutes