Killing 'Free Willy' Author & Former SeaWorld Trainer Mark Simmons

August 3, 2020

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In this episode, I interview former SeaWorld Killer Whale Trainer and author of “Killing Keiko: The True Story of Free Willy’s Return to the Wild”, Mark Simmons. Mark has been working with and training marine mammals for 30 years. Mark discusses what it was like training Killer Whales at SeaWorld, including “Tilikum”, the whale who killed trainer Dawn Brancheau in 2010. He also discusses the documentary “Blackfish” and what the filmmakers left out. Mark then dives into his experience assisting with the “Keiko Project”, a failed attempt at trying to return ‘Free Willy’ whale “Keiko” back to the wild.

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July 27, 2020

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Secrets Of An Animal Trainer with Karli Wadman!

July 27, 2020

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In this episode, I speak with animal trainer, Karli Wadman. She’s been working with and training domestic and exotic animal for 15 years. She’s a proud graduate of Moorpark College’s Exotic Animal and Training Management Program (E.A.T.M.) We discuss the various animals she’s worked with: From hornbills to dogs! She also recalls hilarious stories from her work at SeaWorld San Diego’s Pets Rule Show and gives advice to anyone wanting to pursue a career working with animals!

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March 26, 2020

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Episode #116: How Zoos Are Dealing with The Coronavirus

March 26, 2020

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In this episode, I interview Andie Haugen, an animal trainer and educator from the Cincinnati Zoo. Andie discusses what the zoo is doing during the shutdown due to the Coronavirus. She covers how the animals are doing, the difficult measures zoos are facing during this time, and positive words of encouragement to those who have been laid off. She also goes into details on how the zoo is enriching their animals and taking advantage of an “empty zoo”. Andie also discusses AZA’s emergency economic relief plan and how zoos are trying to raise money for their animals.

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Link from AZA for COVID-19 Relief and Economic Stimulus https://www.aza.org/legislative-education-center#/42

Update on how Cincinnati Zoo is responding to COVID-19 and zoo closure http://cincinnatizoo.org/health-updates-and-faqs/

Link to my Facebook Live with Kris the Cheetah @ Cincinnati Zoo https://www.facebook.com/cincinnatizoo/videos/535598474000466

Link to Cincinnati Zoo’s website for all At Home Safari content and activities http://cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources/

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