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The Rossifari Podcast brings my love of zoos, aquariums, rescues, and rehab facilities to you! Each episode features an interview with someone who works at one of these facilities. We talk about different species, individual animals, conservation efforts, nutrition...all kinds of stuff. This is a podcast suitable for all ages, but we will discuss topics like mating behaviors and euthanasia. If you're a fan of zoos, or have ever wondered what exactly a zookeeper does, how aquariums manage to keep all that water so clean, or just want to hear a bunch of amazing stories about incredible animals, and the people that take care of them, this is the podcast for you! Check us out online at www.rossifari.com and on all social media platforms @rossifari. Support the show at patreon.com/rossifari. Check out the merch at rossifari.redbubble.com.
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Today, the Safari heads to Topeka for a fun chat with Shanna Simpson, curator and safety aficionado! We talk about a large range of topics pertaining to her career, from orca and dolphin training to inspiring her daughter to follow in her footsteps, and so much more! EPISODE LINKS: @topekazoo on socials topekazoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod
Dateline: March 13, 2026. 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 discussing the trip I'll be heading out on this evening. LOTS of exciting content coming your way from it! Then it's time for Zoo News stories from the Wild Discovery Park, Saint Louis Zoo, Disney's Animal Kingdom, The Wilds, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Buffal...
Today, the Safari heads back to the Millbrook School to visit the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo! This episode contains three mini-interviews (minterviews)...one with Max, one of the head student curators at the zoo...one with Lucy, Selina, and Evelyn, three students who traveled half way around the world to attend a boarding school with a zoo...and one with Dr. Alan Tousignant, the Director of the zoo, in which he walks us through the Master Plan for the next phase of awesomeness at the zoo! EPISO...
It's time for another special episode of Rossifari Zoo News. This week, I'm joined again by Dr. Natalia Reagan to discuss the bonobo situation at the Memphis Zoo, and I also talk about the Protecting Local Zoos Act. EPISODE LINKS: @natalia13reagan on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok
Today, the Safari heads back to Lehigh Valley Zoo to chat with educator Cassidy and hoofstock keeper Shawn! We talk training, favorite animals, and all kinds of good stuff. EPISODE LINKS: lvzoo.org @lvzoo ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod
It's time for a Rossifari Zoo News Special Edition all about Punch the monkey! What kind of animal is he? What should we think about what we've seen from his home zoo? How are primatologists and conservationists looking at this story? We dive in deep with Dr. Natalia Reagan, a primatologist and comedian! EPISODE LINKS: @natalia13reagan on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok
Today, the Safari returns to Escondido, CA, for an incredible visit with Hillary Hankey! She's taken Avian Behavior International and changed it into a non-profit organization, Avian Behavior Conservancy...and we discuss what that change looks like and so many more incredible topics related to training, free-flight bird experiences, and so much more. Zoë jumps on to ask some deep questions as well! EPISODE LINKS: @avianbehavior on socials avian-behavior.org ROSSIFARI L...
Dateline: February 20, 2026. 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 discussing our Project for Awesome submission for the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program and talking about the upcoming week in my life. Our headline story is a loving and rambling farewell to Morobe the tree kangaroo. Then it's time for Zoo News stories from the Louisville Zoo, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, Taro...
Hello lovers! Today, the Safari heads to the Aquarium of Niagara to discuss penguin love and breeding with Abby Pietrow! We discuss what happens when the Humboldt penguin SSP sent a new penguin to the aquarium in the hopes of it finding love, and how the animal care staff can help that situation out. We also discuss a very special relationship in Abby's life. Enjoy our Valentine's Day special! EPISODE LINKS: aquariumofniagara.org @aqniagara on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS:&...
VOTE FOR THE TKCP: https://projectforawesome.com/videos/tree-kangaroo-conservation-program-p4-a-2026 DONATIONS HERE: https://gofund.me/68db48f65 Dateline: February 13, 2026. 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 discussing our Project for Awesome submission for the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program, and how you can help by voting! We have TWO headline stories thi...
Today, I have the distinct honor of bringing you my interview with one of my biggest heroes, Dr. Lisa Dabek, a true pioneer in tree kangaroo conservation. We talk about her illustrious career, dive into the work the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program is doing, talk about plush tree kangaroos, and share a lot of laughs along the way. The best part is, this episode shares a few ways that YOU can help the TKCP! EPISODE LINKS: @treekangaroosafe @woodlandparkzoo @treekangaroocons...
Dateline: February 6, 2026. 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 discussing my life and a really cool project I got to work on that could hopefully help with tree kangaroo conservation. Then we head to our headline story, discussing the recent story from China where a woman tried to take a selfie with a snow leopard and ended up getting attacked. Dr. Imogen Cancellare, the ...
Today, the Safari heads across the pond to the UK to share an incredible story about a zookeeper hand-rearing two gorillas at the Bristol Zoo! Alan Toyne shares some of the amazing stories from this incredible time, and what it was like turning that story into his engaging book, "Gorillas In Our Midst." ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok
Dateline: January 30, 2026. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We do a deep dive on the controversial facility Sloth World, opening soon in Orlando, Florida. Our expert guide for this topic is Sam Trull, the director of The Sloth Institute, who is passionate and very, very well educated on the topic of sloths. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod ...
Today, the Safari visits Australia (virtually, anyway) for our second full episode featuring Ren Howell...except she's got a new name, a new kid, a new job, and the same ability to get goofy with me! I'd say more, but I don't have to...it's Ren, so you're listening! EPISODE LINKS: @reneehowell18 on Insta @sealifesydney on Insta ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on Ti...
Dateline: January 23, 2026. 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 discussing my life and a new partnership with The Faunary! Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, Woodland Park Zoo, Kansas City Zoo, Audubon Zoo, Indianapolis Zoo, Bronx Zoo, Mesker Park Zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo, Topeka Zoo, Manor Wildlife Park, Erie Zoo, The Sacramento Zoo, a...
Today, the Safari heads down to East Carolina University to chat with Dr. Jeffrey Skibins about how the study of conservation psychology can apply to zoos and aquariums! Some of the topics we address include: - Is it better to see animals in the wild or at a zoo when hoping to inspire conservation action? - A surprising story about messaging around palm oil. - What traits determine whether an animal is charismatic, as the word is used in the field? - Why do people visi...
Dateline: January 16, 2026. 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 discussing my life and upcoming shows and such. Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Dallas World Aquarium, Oklahoma City Zoo, Memphis Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Little Rock Zoo, Chester Zoo, Altina Wildlife Park, Australia Zoo, Cape May County Zoo, North Carolina Zoo...
Today, the Safari sits down with Cassandra Ray to discuss what ethical conservation travel looks like. We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of an industry that can do a lot of good when it's done right, and a lot of bad when it isn't. EPISODE LINKS: @cassanimaladventures on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod
Dateline: January 9, 2026. 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 discussing my life for the past month including visits to the San Diego Zoo, SDZ Safari Park, Avian Behavior Conservancy, and more! Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Phoenix Zoo, ZooAtlanta, Nashville Zoo, Paignton Zoo, Roger Williams Park Zoo, Zoo Knoxville, the No...
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