Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation
Episodes
663 episodes
House of the Dragon with Audrey Stallings of the Greensboro Science Center
Today, the Safari heads back to Greensboro, North Carolina, for a chat with the person who started it all for me there, Audrey Stallings. You'll get to hear her story, her incredible connection to herps and herp education, her work with venomou...
Rossifari Zoo News 8.14.26 - The Piranha on the Pole Edition
Dateline: August 14, 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 big announcement about the podcast and its fut...
The One Who Says No with Kelsey Hughes of The Greensboro Science Center
Today, the Safari finally returns to the Greensboro Science Center after way too long of an absence. We talk to Kelsey Hughes about volunteers and the incredible impact they have on zoological facilities. We also talk about the fact that she wo...
Rossifari Zoo News 8.6.26 - The Science VS Edition
Dateline: August 7, 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 catch up on my life, which is currently t...
Transitions - The Season 7 Premier with Chris Jenkins of the Virginia Zoo
Today, the Safari heads back to the Virginia Zoo to sit down with new director (and friend of the podcast) Chris Jenkins. We talk about taking on this incredible role, what his years of growth at Natural Encounters, Inc. gave him in terms of pr...
Rossifari Zoo News 7.31.26 - The Season 6 Finale Episode featuring Dani Larson of Southwick's Zoo!
Dateline: July 31, 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 catch up on my life, which is currently ta...
The Brintywine Zoo with Brint Spencer, Director of Brandywine Zoo
Today, the Safari heads back to Wilmington, DE, to the only accredited zoo in the state, Brandywine Zoo. I sit down with returning guest Brint Spencer, the director of the zoo, to talk about the new animal encounters the zoo is offering, the ne...
Rossifari Zoo News 7.24.26 - The Nashville Data Center Edition featuring Dr. Heather Schwartz of the Nashville Zoo
Dateline: July 24, 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 catch up on my life, which is currently ta...
Wilding Motherlife with Elizabeth Johnson of Longneck Manor and The Mothering Wildlife Podcast!
Today, the Safari heads down to Texas to sit down with my good friend Elizabeth Johnson! We talk about her position at Longneck Manor and catch up on the work she's been doing for The Mothering Wildlife Podcast! This interview took place during...
Rossifari Zoo News 7.17.26 - The All Confidence, No Coordination Edition featuring LynnLee Schmidt of Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Dateline: July 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 catch up on my life, including swimming wi...
No Cortisol Left to Give with Dr. Lindsey VanSandt of CREW at the Cincinnati Zoo
Today, the Safari returns to Cincinnati for one of the funniest and most fascinating guests that's ever been on the podcast! Dr. VanSandt has one of the craziest origin stories and is one of the best storytellers I've ever encountered. Add to t...
Rossifari Zoo News 7.10.26 - The Part 1 of MAYBE 2 Edition
Dateline: July 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! This is just what is normally the introduction part of the podcast....
Just Three Drs. (Two Doctors and a Drummer) Talking with Dr. Jenn Torpie and Dr. Shafkat Khan of the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium and SAFE Red Panda
Today, the Safari heads to Pittsburgh to sit down with two of my favorite colleagues of all time: Jenn and Shafkat! These are two fellow members of the Executive Committee of SAFE Red Panda, and we have spent the last few years working together...
Rossifari Zoo News 7.3.26 - The Goodbye, River Edition featuring Tom Schmid, President and CEO of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Dateline: July 3, 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 catch up on my life, including saying goodb...
My BFFs are BFFs with Jamie Huber of Louisville Zoo
Today, the Safari heads back to the Louisville Zoo to talk all things black-footed ferret conservation with Jamie Huber! We share the entire story of the BFF, including what the zoo is doing to help these amazing animals. This one will make you...
Rossifari Zoo News 6.26.26 - The Goodbye, Tasik, Edition featuring Miles Rossi
Dateline: June 26, 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 an interview with Miles Rossi talking about some c...
This One's For The Veterinarians! with Dr. Sam Rivera of Zoo Atlanta
Today, the Safari heads back to Zoo Atlanta for a visit with a longtime friend and first time guest, Dr. Sam Rivera. We talk about the new hospital, what it takes to become a vet, a unique path to becoming boarded, the new hospital at the zoo, ...
Rossifari Zoo News 6.19.26 - The Sea Turtles Save Relationships Edition
Dateline: June 19, 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 some discussion of my recent visits to the Marylan...
The Ginger Takeover with Margaret Innes of The Maryland Zoo
Today, the Safari heads down to Baltimore, Maryland, to celebrate the brand new red panda habitat that is less than a week old as you listen! Learn about the two girls that call the zoo home, what went into creating the habitat, what the behind...
Rossifari Zoo News 6.12.26 - The Goodbye, Arie edition featuring Strix and Miles Rossi
Dateline: June 12, 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 bunch of random updates from the world of Rossif...
Hellbenders On Fire with Joy Kotheimer of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Today, the Safari heads back to the Columbus Zoo after FAR too long of a break. I sit down with Joy Kotheimer to discuss the penguins, flamingos, and tortoises she takes care of! We also talk about the importance of AAZK to her, and cover so mu...
Rossifari Zoo News 6.5.26 - The Data Center Habitat? Edition
Dateline: June 5, 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 talking about the Ecuador trip and the chance to build o...
A Big Announcement with Lyn, Lindsay, and Carter of the Virginia Living Museum
Today, the Safari heads down to the Virginia Living Museum for a big announcement...even though it wasn't official until after recording all of this. So we start with the announcement and then bring you three amazing humans from there. Ly...
Rossifari Zoo News 5.29.26 - The Goodbye, Shine Edition
Dateline: May 29, 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 catching you up on my world, including some good news ab...
How Much Is That Binturong In The Window? - with Kate Palaski, Diana Waterman, and Emily MacDonald of Roger Williams Park Zoo!
Today, the Safari heads back to Providence to catch up with three friends who were all on the pod last year. We sit down with Emily, Diana, and Kate in order to catch up on what's been going on since their episodes last year. These three women ...