Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation
Episodes
13 episodes
This Swiftie Wants To Save the World with Bailey Goebel of The Virginia Zoo
Today, the Safari heads back to Norfolk, VA, to visit with Bailey Goebel! You'll learn about their unique position at the zoo, why being a Swiftie has helped them in their career, and so much more! EPISODE LINKS: @virgin...
Rossifari Zoo News 8.21.26 - The Pink Notebook for the Red Pandas Edition!
Dateline: August 21, 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 detour into some info about my drumming career...
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...