I give my take on the science teacher who fed a puppy to a snapping turtle. I then discuss my thoughts on the decision to euthanize the turtle.
Episode #18: Wildlife Rescue
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and one of the hardest working people in wildlife rescue, Mady Rothchild. She runs Animals In Distress, a native wildlife rescue based in Boise, Idaho. We discuss her rescue work with bats, badgers, beavers, birds, fawns, foxes, coyotes, raccoons, skunks, squirrels, and cougar kittens. She also gives advice to anyone looking to start or work at a wildlife rescue. For more information, please visit: http://idahowildliferescue.org
Episode #17: Fruit Bats, Tigers, Burrowing Owls
In this episode, I speak to my good friend and wildlife biologist, Diane Schmidt. We begin discussing her wildlife adventures being an undergrad at Boise State University. We talk about the Seychelles Islands home to giant tortoises, fruit bats, and sea turtles. We then discuss the vulture crisis in India along with seeing wild tigers. We end the discussion with her field work during her master's degree with Burrowing Owls.
Seychelles Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecBtH2cYPqA
Episode #16: Wildlife Advocate & Adventure Enthusiast
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
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
Episode #14: TODAY Show Recap
In this episode, I discuss my recent appearance on The Today Show working with former First Lady Laura Bush, Jenna Bush, and Kathie Lee Gifford. I also talk about my experience filming with sea lions, giraffes, hyenas, and lions at The Turtle Back Zoo.
Episode #13: Zookeeper Stories Interview
In this episode, I share my recent interview with Mathew Price, host of the Zookeeper Stories Podcast. Subscribe to Zookeeper Stories here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/zookeeper-stories/id1105130412?mt=2
Episode #12: Special Announcement
In this episode, along with the help from Godzilla the Green Iguana, I share some exciting news about an upcoming media appearance.