Episode #16: Wildlife Advocate & Adventure Enthusiast

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In this episode, I speak to wildlife advocate and adventure enthusiast, Aaron Couch. We discuss his early beginnings volunteering at zoos and working at a pet emergency clinic in Alaska. We then discuss wolves, his work at the Teton Raptor Center, and how to inspire others interested in working with wildlife.  

Visit Aaron's blog: http://destinationreroute.com

Episode #15: Octopus, Sea Turtles, & Hammerheads

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Could you imagine getting paid to swim with sharks, rescue sea turtles, and train an octopus named "Octavia"? If so, this weeks "Animals To The Max" Podcast is for you! I sit down with aquarist Sam from the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ. We talk about her early childhood marine inspirations, swimming with Great White Sharks in South Africa, and finally landing her dream job as an aquarist. We discuss her duties taking care of spider crabs, training an octopus, rescuing sea turtles, and other Adventure Aquarium residents, including Hippos! https://www.adventureaquarium.com