Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation
Episodes
650 episodes
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 ...
Rossifari Zoo News 5.22.26 - The "Smells Like Popcorn In Here" Edition
Dateline: May 22, 2026 - Rossifari Zoo News is back with a special edition! We've had a secret for a few weeks, and we spill it now! ROSSIFARI LINKS:
Zooisville with Ron Evans of the Louisville Zoo
Today, the Safari heads to Louisville, KY, to sit down with General Curator Ron Evans of the Louisville Zoo. We talk red pandas, binturongs, koalas, exhibit design, accessibility, and a whole slew of other topics. Also, your intrepid host takes...
Rossifari Zoo News 5.15.26 - The Swatted Like Flies Edition
Dateline May 15, 2026: Rossifari Zoo News is back featuring another few deep dives into the animal news of the world. This week I start off with a deep look at the swatting incidents that have been plaguing zoos and aquariums across...
Crunch-A-Thon!!!!! with Yosanni Torres of Zoo Miami and the Tree Kangaroo SSP
Today, 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...
Rossifari Zoo News 5.8.26 - The Labor Pains Edition featuring Sam Trull of The Sloth Institute
Dateline: 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 c...
M.I.L.F. (Man, I Love Flocks) - A Mother's Day Tale with Emily Begue Masinda of Southwick's Zoo
Today, 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 Zoo News 5.1.26 - The Death of Sloth World
Dateline: 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 c...
Lions, Tigers, Bears, and Binturongs? Oh My, Indeed! with Katy Juliano of the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Today, 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 g...
Rossifari Zoo News Special Edition - The Latest on Sloth World
Dateline: 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....
AZA Accreditation - How Does It Work? with Craig Piper and Allison Tuttle, Chair and Vice-Chair of the Accreditation Committee
Today, 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 t...
Rossifari Zoo News 4.17.26 - The Naval Enrichment Edition! featuring Dani Larson
Dateline: 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 ou...
Accessibility at the AZA and Beyond featuring Grayson Ponti of ZANE and Kari Hart of the AZA
Today, 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...
Rossifari Zoo News 4.10.26 - The San Pancisco? Edition
Dateline: 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 ...
