Robin's Nest from American Humane
American Humane has been fighting for the humane treatment of all animals since 1877, making it the first and most experienced national humane organization in the country and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare, helping to verify the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year.
Robin’s Nest hosted by Dr. Robin Ganzert is the official podcast of American Humane and Global Humane. The show takes on the biggest issues facing the amazing animals we share our world with, from the pets in our homes to the thousands of endangered species fighting to survive in the wild.
The podcast features lively and informative conversations with a variety of guests including celebrities, and global experts in conservation, veterinary care, animal behavior, zoology, and the human-animal bond. If you love animals, you'll love Robin’s Nest.
Episodes
53 episodes
K-9 Harrison and His Powerful Nose: Inside the World of ESD K-9s
In this episode of Robin’s Nest, hosted by Dr. Robin Ganzert, meet Harrison, a two-year-old Labrador Retriever and Caldwell County’s first Electronics Scent Detection (ESD) K-9.Trained to locate hidden devices like phones and fl...
On the Brink: The Fight to Protect Africa’s Penguins
In this special International Penguin Day episode of Robin’s Nest, we travel to South Africa’s coastline to meet CJ Havemann, Centre Manager of SANCCOB’s Gqeberha facility, one of the world’s most critical lifelines for the endangered African p...
More Than a Guide: The Life-Changing Bond of Donald and Terry
In this inspiring episode of Robin’s Nest, we welcome a truly extraordinary duo: Donald, a six-year-old Labrador Retriever and Hero Dog Award finalist, and his handler, U.S. military veteran Terry Galgano. After losing her central vision follow...
Handicapable Hero: The Unstoppable Spirit of Lieutenant Dan
In this inspiring episode of Robin’s Nest, we meet Lieutenant Dan, an Emerging Hero and Shelter finalist in the American Humane Hero Dog Awards whose life story is redefining resilience. Born with a severe limb deformity that left him ...
From Application to Impact: Kiessling Prize Winners Speak
In this special Robin’s Nest episode, we bring together all four past Kiessling Prize winners, Kathleen Dudzinski, Arnaud Desbiez, Theo Pagel, and Jon Paul Rodríguez, to share their unique journeys and the impact the award had on their work. Fr...
Coast Guard Courage: Meet K9 Ultra
In this episode of Robin’s Nest, we welcome American Humane Hero Dog finalist K9 Ultra and her handler, Alaina Whitaker.A four-year-old German Shepherd/Dutch Shepherd mix serving as a Coast Guard Military Working Dog, K9 Ultra i...
Saving Life in the Dark: Danté Fenolio on Conservation, Innovation, and Creepy Crawly Miracles
On this episode of Robin’s Nest, Robin sits down with Danté Fenolio, Ph.D., world-renowned conservationist and Vice President of the Center for Conservation & Research at San Antonio Zoo. With over 30 years protecting some of the p...
From Stray to Guardian: Sgt. Bo’s Story of Healing
In this heartfelt episode of Robin’s Nest, we welcome Sgt. Bo, the 2025 American Humane Hero Dog Award winner, and his handler, Faye Okert. Once a stray in Nashville, Sgt. Bo’s life was transformed through rescue into one of extraordin...
Revolutionizing Animal Welfare with Temple Grandin
On this episode of Robin’s Nest, we sit down with Dr. Temple Grandin, world-renowned animal behaviorist, autism advocate, and Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Temple explains how thinking in pictures allowed her to revo...
Bringing Wildlife Back: Dr. Jhala’s Mission to Restore India’s Endangered Species
In this inspiring episode of Robin’s Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with one of the world’s most influential wildlife scientists: Dr. Yadvendradev Jhala. For more than 30 years, Dr. Jhala has been at the forefront of India’s most significant...
“Engineering the Future of Life” with Dr. George Church
In this special episode of Robin’s Nest, we’re joined by Dr. George Church, a world-renowned geneticist and one of the leading minds behind the Human Genome Project, for a conversation about the amazing ways science is helping us under...
Connecting Habitats, Saving Elephants: Hilde Vanleeuwe on Wilder Things and the Future of Wildlife
In this inspiring episode of Robin’s Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with Hilde Vanleeuwe, Ph.D., a fearless conservation biologist whose 30-year career has been devoted to protecting Africa’s iconic wildlife, particularly elephants....
Expanding Africa’s Wild Frontiers with Peter Chadwick
In this episode of Robin’s Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with Peter Chadwick, CEO of the Conservation Landscape Institute, to discuss the launch of the Brad and Alice Andrews Preserve and the expansion of South Africa’s Bushman’s R...
Hope for Lemurs: Prof. Ratsimbazafy on Conservation, Community, and the Future
In this inspiring episode of Robin’s Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with Prof. Jonah Henri Ratsimbazafy, a world-renowned primatologist, conservation leader and lifelong champion for Madagascar’s extraordinary wildlife.As Pre...
Voices of the Ocean: Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski on Dolphins, Whales & Hope
This week, we welcome Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski, the 2025 recipient of the Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation.With over 30 years of research on dolphin communication and social behavior — and valuable work with ...
Rewilding the Eastern Cape: Protecting Rhinos, Elephants, and the Future
Dr. Robin Ganzert opens Season 3 of Robin's Nest with Dr. Andrew Muir, one of South Africa’s leading conservationists and CEO of Wilderness Foundation Africa. Together, they explore bold efforts to restore ecosystems and protect keystone specie...
A Life for the Wild: Alejandro Grajal’s Journey in Conservation
In the season finale of Robin’s Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with Alejandro Grajal, a global conservation leader and Kiessling Prize finalist with over 35 years of experience. Alejandro shares his journey in biodiversity conservat...
Penny, the Showstopping Hero Dog
In this inspiring episode, Georgia Boyer welcomes Lindsey Peetz, a passionate animal advocate and high school teacher, and her remarkable rescue dog Penny. Once a shelter pup with an uncertain future, Penny is now a national hero — honored at t...
Conservation in Action with Dr. Dante Fenolio
In this episode of Robin’s Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with conservation pioneer Dr. Dante Fenolio, whose innovative work is saving some of the world’s most endangered—and overlooked—species. From breeding rare amphibians in the lab to la...
Sampson the Science Service Dog
In this inspiring episode, we welcome neuroscientist and inclusion advocate Joey Ramp-Adams, whose life was forever changed after a traumatic accident in 2006. Her devoted Golden Retriever, Sampson, became more than a service dog—he became a li...
Inside Culver Duck Farms: Humane Care from Hatch to Harvest
What does it take to raise ducks the right way? On this episode of Robin’s Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with Heidi Parnin and Drew Frey of Culver Duck Farms—two passionate leaders shaping the future of humane poultry...
Family Values in Farming: A Conversation with Coleman All Natural Meats
In this episode of Robin’s Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert speaks with Mel Coleman Jr., Vice President of Retail at Coleman All Natural Meats and a pioneer of humane animal farming practices. Coleman All Natural Meats is a family company that has been ...
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Dayo’s Journey: From Cheetah Companion to Hero Therapy Dog
In this heartwarming episode of Robin’s Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert welcomes Liz Stewart and her extraordinary therapy dog, Dayo. Dayo, whose name means “Joy Arrives,” has truly lived up to his name—bringing comfort, hope, and healing to c...
The Language of Dolphins: Exploring Marine Communication with Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski
In this episode of Robin’s Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski, a pioneering marine mammalogist and expert in dolphin communication. As the Director of the Dolphin Communication Project, Dr. Dudzinski has dedi...
Passion for Protection: A Conversation with Conservationist Dr. Aruho
In this compelling episode of Robin’s Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert welcomes Dr. Robert Aruho, a leading conservationist and veterinarian dedicated to protecting one of the world’s most endangered species—the mountain bongo. As Head of Conse...
