Zookeeper Jason!

In this episode, I sit-down with senior zookeeper Jason Castro. Jason is currently a senior keeper at the Bronx Zoo in New York City. Jason talks about his journey becoming a keeper and some of the amazing animals he has been able to work with. Other topics include being a keeper during the pandemic, tips on how to become a zookeeper, and his work with an emu named “Kevin”!

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Polar Bear Killed By Another Bear At Detroit Zoo: What Went Wrong?

In this episode, I sit-down with my friend and zookeeper, Matt Price. Matt has been working in the zoological field for 20 years, 7 of which has been with polar bears. We discuss the incident at the Detroit Zoo where 20 year old female polar bear, Anana, was killed by Nuka, a male polar bear. Topics include the aggressive nature of polar bear breeding, what preventive measures are in place to prevent accidents like this, and what it’s like to care for polar bears in human care.

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Episode #127: Anti-Poaching Ranger Mike Veale

In this episode, I interview Global Conservation Force President & Founder, Mike Veale. Mike is also a trained Anti-Poaching Ranger and has been on the front line protecting wildlife in Africa since 2014. During the interview, Mike discusses what it was like working as senior mammal keeper at the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park. He goes into detail what it was like working with two of the world’s remaining Northern White Rhinos and how that experience motivated him to sell everything he owned, and move to Africa to become a ranger. He recalls experiences from the field including his fight to save some of the world’s most endangered animals. Other topics include his thoughts on trophy hunting and if there is still hope for rhinos.

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Episode #92: Keeper Chat

In this episode, I have a roundtable discussion with the HILARIOUS Flora & Fauna from the Keeper Chat Podcast. We discuss both of their zoo careers and exciting animals they’ve worked with including big cats, bears, marine mammals, great apes, and penguins. We also answer your submitted zoo-related questions!

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Episode #83: Jeff The Nature Guy

In this episode, I interview executive director of ZooMontana, Jeff Ewelt. Jeff is most notable for reviving ZooMontana and re-establishing it as a respected organization in the community. We discuss Jeff’s early beginnings selling hotdogs at the Columbus Zoo, to working as a bird trainer for 10 years in Florida, to taking the polar plunge (literally) and moving to Montana to serve as the director of ZooMontana. We discuss zoo’s animal residents including Grizzly Bears, Tigers, Red Pandas, and Wolverines! Other topics include Jeff’s work on TV, loose llamas in New York City, and his future vision for the zoo.

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Episode #79: Zookeeper Bryan

In this episode, I speak with Zookeeper Bryan, a keeper at the Phoenix Zoo. A graduate from the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program at Moorpark College in California, we discuss his experience training a variety of different animals including a lion, baboon, and a Blue Crane! We then discuss his first zoo job working at Zoo Montana. Other topics include zoo critics, animals in captivity, and how zoos are helping to save wild animals.

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Episode #62: Why Zoos Matter

In this episode, I have a round table discussion with Chris and Angie from the All Creatures Podcast about Zoos and Aquariums and why they matter.

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Episode #55: ZooKeeper Rick

In this episode, I interview San Diego Zoo Spokesperson, ZooKeeper Rick. We discuss Rick’s unique journey and the steps it took him to land his dream job.

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