In this episode, I sit down with Erin Katzner. She's the director of Global Engagement for The Peregrine Fund and has worked with Birds of Prey for over 27 years. We discuss her early beginnings at The Columbus Zoo, training birds at The National Aviary, and landing her dream job working for The Peregrine Fund: https://www.peregrinefund.org
Episode #8: The Adventures Of A World Traveler
In this episode, I speak with my good friend and world traveler, Amy Major. We discuss her first trip to the African country of Malawi, zip lining through the jungles of Costa Rica, visiting the Australia Zoo, driving through the Serengeti and exploring Tanzania, and participating in a penguin conservation program in South Africa.
Episode #7: So, You Want To Be A Zookeeper?
Have you ever wondered what it's like being a zookeeper? In this episode, I sit down with zookeeper, Mathew Price. He's worked in the zoological field for over 18 years. He discusses the various zoos he has worked at and shares his insight working in the field. Check out Matt's podcast, Zookeeper Stories: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/zookeeper-stories/id1105130412?mt=2
Episode #6: 2017 Recap
In this episode, I discuss the highlights of each month to coincide with my 2017 Blog Recap.
Episode #5: Vipers, Cobras, and Komodo Dragons
In this episode, I talk to herpetologist, Matt Edgar. He has over two decade's worth of experience working with venomous snakes, crocodilians, Komodo Dragons, and the rare Tuatara. We discuss his time working in the reptile and aquatic department at the St. Louis Zoo, catching Anole lizards in Jamaica, and searching for vipers in Armenia.
Episode #4: Great Whites, Sea Turtles, Dolphins: Life As An Aquarist
In this episode, I speak with senior aquarist Krissy who has over a decade's worth of experience working with sharks, sea turtles, tropical fish, penguins, dolphins, sea lions, sea otters, and much more. We discuss her journey working at the Sea Life Park in Hawaii, training dolphins and sea lions for the US Navy, interning at the Shedd Aquarium, and what it took to finally land her dream job. Krissy then talks about fulfilling a lifelong dream: Cage Diving with Great White Sharks in South Africa.
Episode #3: African Adventures and Tigers in India
In this episode, I sit down with special guest Valerie Hershey. She's a former zookeeper turned science teacher who has traveled the world in search of rare and exotic animals. We begin exploring what sparked her interest in animals and how that led her to become a zookeeper. We then dive into her world travels to Kenya, The Seychelles Islands, and India in search of the elusive tiger.
Episode #2: Owl Dilemma
In this episode, I talk about the unexpected injured Eagle Owl found in my chicken coop and the dilemmas of rescuing animals.