Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari
  • 4.9 (68)
  • Natural Sciences
  • Biweekly

The Rossifari Podcast brings my love of zoos, aquariums, rescues, and rehab facilities to you! Each episode features an interview with someone who works at one of these facilities. We talk about different species, individual animals, conservation efforts, nutrition...all kinds of stuff. This is a podcast suitable for all ages, but we will discuss topics like mating behaviors and euthanasia. If you're a fan of zoos, or have ever wondered what exactly a zookeeper does, how aquariums manage to keep all that water so clean, or just want to hear a bunch of amazing stories about incredible animals, and the people that take care of them, this is the podcast for you! Check us out online at www.rossifari.com and on all social media platforms @rossifari. Support the show at patreon.com/rossifari. Check out the merch at rossifari.redbubble.com.

  1. 2d ago

    Zoo News 10.30.26 - The Acronyms Are Fighting Edition

    Dateline: October 30, 2026 Rossifari Zoo News is back with an update on all things zoos, aquariums, conservation, and general animal weirdness. This is a Deep Dive episode, looking into two stories: one dealing with the tragedies that have happened at European zoos in the past few months, and one looking at how the AZA and ZAA are both approaching AI in different ways. We also talk a little bit about the horse carriage ban in New York City. All that plus Animal Holidays! ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com Support the pod at Patreon.com/rossifari Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/Zn522A9v2 Find us on social media @rossifari , and @rossifaripod on TikTok Email: rossifaripod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Zoo News 10.30.26 - The Acronyms Are Fighting Edition

  2. 5d ago

    Hashtag Not A Pet with Sara Walker of the AZA and Danielle Kessler from IFAW

    Today, the Safari heads back to the AZA Annual Conference to sit down with Sara Walker of the AZA and Danielle Kessler from IFAW to discuss #notapet and the Wildlife Confiscation Network. We dive deep into what is happening in the illegal wildlife trade right now, how messaging can help make social media posts better, and more. Episode Links: ifaw.org aza.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com Support the pod at Patreon.com/rossifari Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/Zn522A9v2 Find us on social media @rossifari , and @rossifaripod on TikTok Email: rossifaripod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Oct 23

    Tree Kangaroo Non-Workshop Recap

    Today, the Safari heads to Seattle for a non-workshop? What is that? Tune in to find out. ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com Support the pod at Patreon.com/rossifari Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/Zn522A9v2 Find us on social media @rossifari , and @rossifaripod on TikTok Email: rossifaripod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Oct 20

    Spicy Masala with Dr. Tony, Dom, and Jake of the Chattanooga Zoo

    Today, the Safari heads to Chattanooga by way of Zoom to talk to Dr. Tony, Dom, and Jake of the Chattanooga Zoo. We are discussing Masala, the new spicy red panda cub at the zoo. It turns out her story is a bit of a miracle, and you're going to love hearing every aspect of it. EPISODE LINKS: chattzoo.org @chattanoogazoo ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com Support the pod at Patreon.com/rossifari Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/Zn522A9v2 Find us on social media @rossifari , and @rossifaripod on TikTok Email: rossifaripod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Oct 16

    Zoo News 10.16.26 - The Shoot Owls to Save...Owls? Edition

    Dateline: October 16, 2026 Rossifari Zoo News is back with an update on all things zoos, aquariums, conservation, and general animal weirdness. We start off with me sharing an absolutely crazy story of friendship and a puppy! Our Headline Story this week is about the man mauled to death by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Then we have Zoo News stories starting with a look at the facilities that earned accreditation from the AZA at the recent conference, and then additional stories from Chattanooga Zoo, Bronx Zoo, Fort Worth Zoo, Nashville Zoo, Denver Zoo, Cincinnati Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Indianapolis Zoo, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, Virginia Aquarium, and still another controversy around Vantara. In Conservation News we talk about two new species discovered in different ways, killing owls to save owls, and do a deep dive into what population numbers mean, and why the definition of what a species is can matter so much, all in light of research shared at the first ever Red Panda Symposium hosted by Red Panda Network in partnership with SAFE Red Panda! In Other News we share a reason you need to get to IKEA ASAP! All that plus Animal Holidays! ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com Support the pod at Patreon.com/rossifari Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/Zn522A9v2 Find us on social media @rossifari , and @rossifaripod on TikTok Email: rossifaripod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Zoo News 10.16.26 - The Shoot Owls to Save...Owls? Edition

  6. Oct 13

    Public Perception Polling with Dan Ashe and Sarah Milberg of the AZA

    Today, the Safari brings you the first of many interview episodes from the AZA Annual Conference in Portland Oregon! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dan Ashe and Sarah Milberg of the AZA to talk about some recently conducted public perception polling. We discuss what the polling found, what it means, and where accredited zoos and aquariums go from here. SHOW LINKS: rossifari.com Support the pod at Patreon.com/rossifari Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/hvWZguvu4 Find us on social media @rossifari and @rossifaripod on TikTok Email: rossifaripod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Oct 9

    The AZA Annual Conference 2026 Recap Episode Part 2

    Today, the Safari heads to Portland, Oregon, for the 2026 AZA Annual Conference! I chat with Caitlin Doggett, my boss at the Virginia Living Museum, about her time at the conference and how our facility benefitted from sending multiple people. Then I recap my conference day by day. ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com Support the pod at Patreon.com/rossifari Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/hvWZguvu4 Find us on social media @rossifari and @rossifaripod on TikTok Email: rossifaripod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Oct 6

    The AZA Annual Conference 2026 Recap Episode (Part 1)

    Today, the Safari heads to Portland, Oregon, for the 2026 AZA Annual Conference! I chat with multiple guests about their experiences at the conference! Guests include: Dr. Lisa Dabek of Woodland Park Zoo and the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program Dr. Jenn Torpie of the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium and SAFE Red Panda Schaneé Anderson of Sedgwick County Zoo Kaylee Doughty, Andrew Evans, Heidi Schultz, Sean DePaola, and Jaiden Landsdowne-Vaughn of Friends University Elaina Jones, a former student at the start of her career ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com Support the pod at Patreon.com/rossifari Join the Discord at https://discord.gg/hvWZguvu4 Find us on social media @rossifari and @rossifaripod on TikTok Email: rossifaripod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Rossifari Podcast brings my love of zoos, aquariums, rescues, and rehab facilities to you! Each episode features an interview with someone who works at one of these facilities. We talk about different species, individual animals, conservation efforts, nutrition...all kinds of stuff. This is a podcast suitable for all ages, but we will discuss topics like mating behaviors and euthanasia. If you're a fan of zoos, or have ever wondered what exactly a zookeeper does, how aquariums manage to keep all that water so clean, or just want to hear a bunch of amazing stories about incredible animals, and the people that take care of them, this is the podcast for you! Check us out online at www.rossifari.com and on all social media platforms @rossifari. Support the show at patreon.com/rossifari. Check out the merch at rossifari.redbubble.com.

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