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Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation
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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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Crunch-A-Thon!!!!! with Yosanni Torres of Zoo Miami and the Tree Kangaroo SSP
3d ago01:03:00Tap to summarizeToday, the Safari sits down with my good friend Yosanni Torres to talk all things tree kangaroo in advance of World Tree Kangaroo Day! The SAFE Tree Kangaroo Crunch-A-Thon is currently running on social media, making this feel like a great time to focus on tree kangaroos! We talk about Yosanni's work at Zoo Miami, her transition into leadership, her work with the SSP and SAFE programs, and so much more! EPISODE LINKS: @zoomiami@treekangaroosafe https://animalsanonymousapparel.com/collections/tree-kangaroo-fundraiser ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari
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Rossifari Zoo News 5.8.26 - The Labor Pains Edition featuring Sam Trull of The Sloth Institute
1w ago00:47:16Tap to summarizeDateline: May 8, 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 with exciting news about a potential trip to Ecuador we could all take together to help save sea turtles! We have two deep dives this week: One is an interview with Sam Trull from The Sloth Institute, and one is a deep look at the labor situation that played out at Brookfield Zoo this week.All that and Animal Holidays! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok
Transcribe →M.I.L.F. (Man, I Love Flocks) - A Mother's Day Tale with Emily Begue Masinda of Southwick's Zoo
1w ago00:40:36Tap to summarizeToday, the Safari heads back to Southwick's Zoo to bring you another interview with fan favorite Emily Begue Masinda! We talk about how her pregnancy is changing her life and work, we laugh a lot, and she has the audacity to tell someone else's Rossifari Poop Story! EPISODE LINKS: Southwickszoo.com @southwickszooofficial on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari
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Rossifari Zoo News 5.1.26 - The Death of Sloth World
2w ago00:35:02Tap to summarizeDateline: May 1, 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 with exciting news about a potential trip to Ecuador we could all take together to help save sea turtles! Our headline story is a follow up to last week's Sloth World story.Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Central Florida Zoo, Columbus Zoo, Lehigh Valley Zoo, Akron Zoo, Henry Vilas Zoo, The Calgary Zoo, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Kansas City Zoo, Zoo Atlanta, Wildlife World Zoo, the Bronx Zoo, Zoo Knoxville, and more! All that and Animal Holidays! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok
Transcribe →Lions, Tigers, Bears, and Binturongs? Oh My, Indeed! with Katy Juliano of the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
2w ago00:48:30Tap to summarizeToday, the Safari heads back to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to talk to a keeper of some of my favorite animals there, the binturongs Hank and Lola. Oh, and also tigers, lions, bears, and a bunch of other animals! We talk about how a good leader can make all the difference in a career in the zoo world, the individual personalities of many of the animals at the zoo, and so much more! EPISODE LINKS: @smithsonianzoo nationalzoo.si.edu ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com Patreon.com/Rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok
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Rossifari Zoo News Special Edition - The Latest on Sloth World
3w ago00:33:32Tap to summarizeDateline: April 24, 2026. Today, the Safari does a deep dive into Sloth World, a roadside zoo possibly opening soon in Orlando. 31 sloths (at a minimum) have died so far for this tourist trap, and it's not going to get better unless it is gone. We talk about how you can help make that happen. EPISODE LINKS: Rossifari.com @rossifari @rossifaripod on TikTok Patreon.com/rossifari
Transcribe →AZA Accreditation - How Does It Work? with Craig Piper and Allison Tuttle, Chair and Vice-Chair of the Accreditation Committee
3w ago01:08:10Tap to summarizeToday, the Safari visits Mystic Aquarium to talk to the chair and vice-chair of the AZA Accreditation Committee. What does accreditation mean? What does it look like? What happens when an AZA-accredited facility is accused of not living up to the gold-standard that AZA accreditation represents? Can accreditation be revoked? Can special circumstances be accounted for from facility to facility? We ask all this and more! EPISODE LINKS: mysticaquarium.org @mysticaquarium @bronxzoo bronxzoo.com @zoos_aquariums aza.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok
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Rossifari Zoo News 4.17.26 - The Naval Enrichment Edition! featuring Dani Larson
4w ago00:38:04Tap to summarizeDateline: April 17, 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 with a quick life update, including sending love to our buddy Taylor as he gets married this weekend! Our headline story is an Other News interview with Dani Larson about the submarine bird!Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Cincinnati Zoo, Chester Zoo, Dallas Zoo, San Diego Zoo, John Ball Zoo, San Francisco Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Denver Zoo, New Zoo, and a look at the aquariums vying for top billing in this year's Top Ten Aquarium poll from USA Today.Conservation News stories include bad news for mountain lions and good news for rhinos and Amur tigers.All that and Animal Holidays! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok
Transcribe →Accessibility at the AZA and Beyond featuring Grayson Ponti of ZANE and Kari Hart of the AZA
Apr 1400:49:42Tap to summarizeToday, the Safari sits down with Grayson Ponti of ZANE and Kari Hart of the AZA to discuss accessibility. This episode is dropping during Autism Acceptance Month, and is a great way to look at the neurodiversity that is so common in the zoo and aquarium fields. EPISODE LINKS: zanezoo.com @zane_zoosandaquariums on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari @rossifaripod on TikTok
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Rossifari Zoo News 4.10.26 - The San Pancisco? Edition
Apr 1000:43:20Tap to summarizeDateline: April 10, 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 current crazy trip I'm on, including a visit to Emily the elephant! Our headline story comes at the end, and is an attempt at a balanced look at the Plumes Official account. Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Cincinnati Zoo, St. Louis Zoo, Kansas City Zoo, Los Angeles Zoo, the Jacksonville Zoo, SeaLife Sydney, Greater Vancouver Zoo, Virginia Zoo, National Zoo, Reid Park Zoo, Henry Doorly Zoo, San Francisco Zoo, ZooAmerica, and more. Conservation News stories include good pangolin news, a crazy story about stopped smugglers, and the uplisting of two beloved species. Other News has a look at Plumes Official and playing music for animals. All that and Animal Holidays! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok
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