That Tracks, A Lincoln Park Zoo Podcast

That Tracks: Horticulture is an Art and Science

Lincoln Park Zoo

How does the zoo care for thousands of plant species? Horticulturist Katrina explains!

0:35 Being an accredited botanic garden 
2:49 Importance of tree canopies 
3:50 Collaboration at the zoo
5:20 Taking care of plants in a zoo setting
6:20 Curating 49 acres of plants
8:30 Geographical hardiness zones explained
10:25 Seasonality and caring for plants
12:20 Planning for the future
14:40 Plants with different functions
16:20 How to be wildlife-friendly at home
18:00 Plants provide food for animals
19:30 The significance of being a free botanic garden 
21:50 The past and future of horticulture
24:00 Beautiful gardens at the zoo
24:45 Learn more about Katrina