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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 out to Escondido, CA, to the world famous San Diego Zoo Safari Park. I sit down with Marco, one of the two ambassadors of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. We talk about his unique path to his career, how a background in training led to an office job that usually keeps him out of the office, why birds are his first love, and so much more! EPISODE LINKS: @zoologymarco on socials @sandiegozoo on socials @sdzsafaripark on socials sandiegoz...
Dateline: September 5, 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 the vacation I'm currently on, and my glorious plan to not work during it. And then you'll find out why that didn't work. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring new panda cubs at Buffalo Zoo and Roger Williams Park Zoo, a baby okapi at the San Diego Zoo, plus additiona...
Today, the Safari heads back to Mendon, MA, to hang out with Betsey Brewer to catch up on the latest news about Earth, Ltd.! In the process, we also discuss a new and exciting experience that will be coming to the zoo, mention some friends of the podcast, talk about rhinos, and you get not one, not two, but THREE Rossifari Poop Stories! EPISODE LINKS: southwickszoo.com @southwickszooofficial @earthltd ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari @ro...
Dateline: August 29, 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 discussing the recent collaboration I did with the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, and how it led to the facility and the podcast getting mentioned in the Washington Post. Then we discuss Dani Larson's takeover on Instagram that occurred this week. We then move on to our bir...
Today, the Safari heads back to Front Royal, VA, for a VERY special announcement. That's right, y'all, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has a baby red panda, and you're going to get to hear directly from keeper Jessica Kordell all about the little one. We also talk about Miso, who was born at the facility, and about Jessica's work as the studbook keeper for the Red Panda SSP! EPISODE LINKS: @smithsonianzoo on socials nationalzoo.si.edu ROSSIFARI LI...
Dateline: August 22, 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 the reaction to my mini Miso tribute episode. Still lots of thoughts to share. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring a global influx of red panda births including cubs at Manor Wildlife Park and Fota Wildlife Park. We also have non-panda births at the Denver Zoo, Jacksonville...
Today, the Safari heads to Front Royal, VA, to welcome you to the private facility that is part of the Smithsonian's National Zoo. On this visit, we talk about the incredible conservation work being done to save loggerhead shrikes, a bird species with some really amazing traits. EPISODE LINKS: @smithsonianzoo on socials nationalzoo.si.edu ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Patreon.com/rossifari to support the ...
Today I'm sharing a quick ramble to say goodbye to Miso, my beloved panda princess who passed away.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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
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