Our Herd: Toledo Zoo Podcast

We’re wrapping up the premiere year of Our Herd with night keepers Tara and Kristi! While daytime staff and guests head home for the night, our animals still need care around the clock, every single day of the year - and our incredible overnight zoo keepers are there to make sure that happens.Being at the Zoo in the middle of the night leads to some great stories, unforgettable moments, and even a few unexpected husbandry opportunities. This episode has plenty to enjoy as we close out the season.Happy holidays from the Toledo Zoo and the Our Herd podcast crew! We’re so excited to see what’s ahead for the podcast in 2026.⁠⁠Give us a formal review!⁠⁠⁠Links:⁠⁠⁠https://www.toledozoo.org

The adventure continues in Part 2 of our sit-down with Joe Wood! We’re picking up right where we left off, taking you from the majestic mountains of Nepal to the stomping grounds of living dragons. In this episode, we discuss what it really takes to protect species abroad and the importance of community partnerships. Discover the boundless impact the Toledo Zoo is making worldwide.Enjoy watching or listening to Our Herd now on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. New episodes drop every month, so there’s always something wild to look forward to!⁠⁠Give us a formal review!⁠⁠Links:⁠⁠https://www.toledozoo.orgLights Before ChristmasZoo PALsBehind the Scenes ToursAnimal Art SaleToledo Zoo Online Store

We’re zooming out to the big picture on this episode of Our Herd, the official Toledo Zoo podcast. We sit down with Joe Wood, Toledo Zoo’s Manager of International Conservation Programs, and challenge him to summarize what it’s really like doing conservation on a global scale. From volcanic eruptions and illegal wildlife trade markets to lifesaving AI innovations, this conversation takes you on a whirlwind tour of conservation around the world.We had a lot to cover with our international programs, and there’s even more on the way. Be sure to catch Part 2 next week - and follow or subscribe so you don’t miss it!Enjoy watching or listening to Our Herd now on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. New episodes drop every month, so there’s always something wild to look forward to!⁠Give us a formal review!⁠⁠https://www.toledozoo.org

Dr. Matt Cross, Director of Vertebrate Conservation, joins us for this installment of Our Herd, the official Toledo Zoo podcast! We're always mentioning the incredible work being done for animals and their local habitats, but who is making it all happen?!? Listen or watch as we answer that question and discover some unique conservation initiatives you may have not known about! Enjoy watching or listening to Our Herd now on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. New episodes drop every month, so there’s always something wild to look forward to!Give us a formal review!https://www.toledozoo.orgHarvest FestCollege NightSturgeon FestLittle BooPumpkin PathSymposiumPumpkin Stomp & ChompRoar & Pourhttps://www.toledozoo.org/gardens

Bird keepers Cynthia and Nate join Our Herd, the official Toledo Zoo podcast, to share what it’s really like working with birds and to talk all about the adorable flamingo chicks. They answer listener questions, explain why caring for chicks is much more than just “playtime,” and also get a crash course in pop culture references for a few extra laughs. Whether you are here for fluffy flamingos, fascinating animal care or just some fun conversation, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.Enjoy watching or listening to Prairie Confessions! now on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Spotify or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.New episodes drop every month, so there’s always something wild to look forward to. Music provided by Music Vine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give us your feedback!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠toledozoo.org⁠⁠⁠⁠Behind the Scenes ToursZoom Glow RollSenior Discovery DaysEnrichment DaySip Sip Wine Fest

It’s the middle of summer, but we’re "breaking the ice" with Arctic keepers Raven and Ashley on this episode of Our Herd, the official Toledo Zoo podcast. Join us as we talk about what it was like to care for Kallik and Kallu, our beloved Polar bear cubs, and what day-to-day life is like now with Crystal and Kali. Along the way, we share some laughs about unsettling Sea lion smiles and the emotional danger of naming feeder fish. Let’s just say… we weren’t prepared.Enjoy watching or listening to Prairie Confessions! now on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Spotify or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.New episodes drop every month, so there’s always something wild to look forward to. Music provided by Music Vine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give us your feedback!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠toledozoo.org⁠⁠⁠Zen at the ZooWild About ArtTwilight EveningsBUGfest

In this episode of Our Herd, the Toledo Zoo's official podcast, we're getting our hands dirty with Jake and Elizabeth from the Zoo's Wild Toledo crew. From creating pollinator habitats to insulting boring turf grass, these two are on a mission to bring native plants back to northwest Ohio - one seed at a time.Enjoy watching or listening to Prairie Confessions! now on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠, Spotify or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠.New episodes drop every month, so there’s always something wild to look forward to. Music provided by Music Vine⁠⁠⁠⁠Give us your feedback!⁠⁠⁠⁠Links:⁠⁠⁠toledozoo.org⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wildtoledo.org/Christmas in JulyMusic Under the StarsTwilight EveningsPNC ZOOtoDO presented by Lexus of Toledo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

To kick off the summer season, we’re going on a wild safari for this month’s episode of Our Herd, the Toledo Zoo’s official podcast. Join us as hoofstock zoo keepers Joan and Blake dish out “Tall Tales”, dry crackers, and even drier dad jokes. From slobbery giraffe kisses to zebra quirks this episode is packed with laughs, unexpected animal facts, and a whole lot of personality.Enjoy watching or listening to Tower Talk! now on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, Spotify or ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠.New episodes drop every month, so there’s always something wild to look forward to. Music provided by Music Vine⁠⁠⁠Give us your feedback!⁠⁠⁠Links:⁠⁠toledozoo.org⁠⁠https://www.toledozoo.org/events/twil...https://www.toledozoo.org/kidsapaloozahttps://www.toledozoo.org/events/winehttps://www.toledozoo.org/events/zootodo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

Plants, crafts and existential vegetable crises? Sign us up! This week on Our Herd, Horticulturist Mandy Hansen joins us for a down-to-earth chat about gardening, native plant life and the seriously creative programs she’s cultivating at Toledo Zoo — like botanical book clubs and hands-on DIY workshops. From mischievous squirrel schemes to veggie truths that shook us to our roots, this episode is a must-listen for plant enthusiasts, garden dabblers and budding botanists alike.Enjoy watching or listening to I Wet My Plants! now on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, Spotify or ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠.New episodes drop every month, so there’s always something wild to look forward to. Music provided by Music Vine⁠⁠Give us your feedback!⁠⁠Links:⁠toledozoo.org⁠⁠Spring Animal Demos⁠⁠Photography Tours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

Get hooked on a fin-tastic episode! Our Herd, the official Toledo Zoo podcast, is diving into the underwater world of our iconic Aquarium. Aquarium Zookeepers Jeff Cypher and Drake Dversdall join us to reflect on the building’s history, their favorite fish-y moments and preparations for the Aquarium 10 Year Anniversary Celebration happening on March 29. Enjoy watching or listening to Elephants in the Room now on ⁠YouTube⁠, Spotify or ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠.New episodes drop every month, so there’s always something wild to look forward to. Music provided by Music Vine⁠Give us your feedback!⁠Links:toledozoo.orgAquarium 10-year AnniversaryZen at the ZooSpring Animal DemosPhotography Tours⁠⁠Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

Hold onto your trunks—Our Herd is back with another episode! The official Toledo Zoo podcast is addressing the elephants in the room... literally.  Join Elephant Manager Sarah and retired team member Dave, who spent 42 years at the Zoo, as they explain what goes on behind the scenes to care for our largest residents. From heart-warming stories of the past to unexpected bodily fluids flying, this episode is packed with larger-than-life moments! Enjoy watching or listening to Elephants in the Room now on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts.New episodes drop every month, so there’s always something wild to look forward to. Music provided by Music VineGive us your feedback!Links:⁠toledozoo.org⁠⁠Orchid Show⁠⁠Elephant Birthday Bash ⁠Socials:⁠Facebook⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠YouTube

To kick off Our Herd Podcast, we welcome two of our Herpetology members, Nick and Sam! Whether they're starring in posts on social media or working with dangerous species, our Herpetology team has made themselves a prominent contributor to Toledo Zoo's identity. Today, we discuss the basics of zoo keeping - how to become one, what zoo's are looking for in personnel and advice from our experts. Nope ropes and creepy crawlies may be the bane of existence for many, but deep down, these animal friends are just here to chill and fascinate us. Turtle c-holes and Tinder profiles come into question, so have fun unpacking that in this week's episode! Music provided by Music Vine Links: toledozoo.org Orchid Show Happy Hearts Day Elephant Birthday Bash Socials: FacebookInstagram TikTok YouTube

Welcome to Our Herd! The official podcast of Toledo Zoo & Aquarium. Stay tuned for new episodes every month.