Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation
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.
Episodes
622 episodes
The AZA Midyear 2026 Recap Episode featuring Dr. Zoë Rossi
Today, the Safari reports on all we experienced at the AZA Midyear meeting. From presenting for SAFE Red Panda and SAFE Tree Kangaroo to discussing some of the panels we attended to being shocked about live karaoke at the ice breaker, there's a...
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Season 6
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53:00
The Binturong Buddies Bounce Back with Rick Schwartz of Animals, Nature, and You!
Today, the Safari engages in a PODSWAP! This is my episode with Rick Schwartz, formerly of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, and now an independent wildlife educator and podcaster! Catch up with Rick to find out what led to this career chang...
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Season 6
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Episode 34
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1:06:16
Rossifari Zoo News 3.20.26 - The Top Ten Zoos Edition!
Dateline: March 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 the trip I'm currently on, what it means fo...
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Season 6
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38:56
Shanna Banana with Shanna Simpson of the Topeka Zoo...and special guests!
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 foots...
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Season 6
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Episode 33
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1:02:08
Rossifari Zoo News 3.13.26 - The Foreman Named Gerald Edition!
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 evenin...
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Season 6
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36:26
Three Minterviews with Alan, Max, Lucy, Selina, and Evelyn of the Trevor-Lovejoy Zoo
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, thr...
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Season 6
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Episode 32
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1:16:38
Rossifari Zoo News 3.6.26 - The Tiny Gherkins Edition featuring Natalia Reagan!
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:&n...
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Season 6
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41:44
Ambassador Pumpkin Encounters with Cassidy Amerman and Shawn Kirby of Lehigh Valley Zoo
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&nb...
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Season 6
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Episode 31
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48:22
Rossifari Zoo News Special Edition - Punch Drunk Love with Dr. Natalia Reagan
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 i...
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Season 6
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1:07:34
The Villain Origin Story with Hillary Hankey of the Avian Behavior Conservancy
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 30
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1:00:38
Rossifari Zoo News 2.20.26 - The Goodbye Morobe Edition
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 t...
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Season 6
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43:10
Rossifari After Dark 2026 featuring Abby Pietrow of the Aquarium of Niagara
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, a...
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Season 6
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Episode 29
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49:28
Rossifari Zoo news 2.13.26 - The Bluey or Heated Rivalry Debate Edition!
VOTE FOR THE TKCP: https://projectforawesome.com/videos/tree-kangaroo-conservation-program-p4-a-2026DONATIONS HERE: https://gofund.me/68...
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Season 6
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44:42
Sometimes It's Great To Meet Your Heroes with Dr. Lisa Dabek of Woodland Park Zoo, the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program, and SAFE Tree Kangaroo
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 P...
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Season 6
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Episode 28
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1:03:08
Rossifari Zoo News 2.6.26 - The If Not Friend, Why Friend Shaped? Edition featuring Dr. Imogene Cancellare!
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 t...
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Season 6
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37:58
Gorillas In Our Midst with Alan Toyne, author and former zookeeper at Bristol Zoo
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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52:40
Rossifari Zoo News Special Edition: Discussion about Sloth World featuring Sam Trull of The Sloth Institute
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, open...
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Season 6
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34:42
His Name is Karen with Ren Roberts (née Howell) of SeaLife Sydney
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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51:00
Rossifari Zoo News 1.23.26 - The Florida Bird Nerd War Edition!
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 Fa...
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Season 6
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31:04
Beat Your Own Drum with Dr. Jeffrey Skibins of East Carolina University and SAFE Tree Kangaroo
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 a...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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1:09:54
Rossifari Zoo News 1.16.26 - The Two Spellings and Three Pronunciations Edition
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.<...
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Season 6
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39:44
Ethical Conservation Travel with Cassandra Ray of Worldpackers
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.&...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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48:06
Rossifari Zoo News 1.9.26 - The We're Back Edition!
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 visit...
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Season 6
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59:30
Dorky or Regal? with Laura Soder, Megan Stanton, and Kiera Broderick of Elmwood Park Zoo
Today the Safari heads back to Elmwood Park Zoo to catch up with some of the ambassador department...and the animals that serve as ambassadors at the zoo! You get to hear me meet a skunk, opossum, and one of the bald eagles that is an official ...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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45:12