The Zooquarium Podcast

Mike Bennett Studios
  • 5.0 (16)
  • EDUCATION FOR KIDS
  • SERIES

The Zooquarium Podcast is a deep dive into all of the questions YOU want answered about the animals and habitats of the land, sea, and air. On each episode, artist Mike Bennett and biologist Chanel Hason use their background as educators to answer YOUR questions and invite guests from the wildlife and creative worlds to explore the convergence of science and art together. The Zooquarium Podcast explores the imagucational world of animals and ecosystems in a way that’s engaging and accessible to kids of all ages.

Episodes

  1. Why Do Sloths Poop on the Ground?

    EPISODE 1

    Why Do Sloths Poop on the Ground?

    Fitz asks: WHY DO SLOTHS POOP ON THE GROUND? Hosts Mike Bennett and Chanel Hason answer Fitz’s question, share some other cool sloth facts, and discuss Mike’s iconic sloth Slow Down signs. Visit https://thezooquarium.com/podcast to download activity sheets and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions! • Learn about the Portland Aquarium • Shop the Mike Bennett Studios store • Follow us on Instagram: @thezooquariumpodcast • Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettart • Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettart • Subscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube Channel • Follow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanel • Learn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.org The Zooquarium Podcast releases every other Tuesday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on YouTube and Spotify. Bonus videos for episodes are released one week after the relevant episode drops exclusively on YouTube or by visiting the show page at thezooquarium.com/podcast Credits • Hosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel Hason • Produced & Edited by: Jon Richardson • Music by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings • Intro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle Animation • Artwork by Fuzzzbrain Special thanks to • Teddy Albertson • Fitz & Fitz’s family • Michele Kraus Bennett • Cayley Pater • The Elakha Alliance • Dr. Rebecca Cliffe • Sloths in general

    11 min

  2. 09/08/2025

    Introducing The Zooquarium Podcast

    Art and Science collide on The Zooquarium Podcast! Meet Mike Bennett - he's an artist and educator originally from Pennsylvania. After moving to Portland, OR, Mike began creating large-scale cartoon characters cut out of wood. Now, he's the brains behind a number of cartoon establishments, popular yard signs, and art partnerships all over the world. Meet Chanel - she's the marine biologist and wildlife expert behind the biomes at The Portland Aquarium and the Director of Outreach & Community Relations for the Elakha Alliance, an organization committed to bringing sea otters back to Oregon! The Zooquarium Podcast debuted in January 2026 and participation is always welcome! Kids of all ages are encouraged to submit their very own questions about animals and their habitats. Information on how to submit is at thezooquarium.com/podcast. It's art! It's educational! IT'S IMAGUCATIONAL!

    2 min

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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
16 Ratings

About

The Zooquarium Podcast is a deep dive into all of the questions YOU want answered about the animals and habitats of the land, sea, and air. On each episode, artist Mike Bennett and biologist Chanel Hason use their background as educators to answer YOUR questions and invite guests from the wildlife and creative worlds to explore the convergence of science and art together. The Zooquarium Podcast explores the imagucational world of animals and ecosystems in a way that’s engaging and accessible to kids of all ages.

Information

  • Creator
    Mike Bennett Studios
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Mike Bennett Studios
  • Show Website
    The Zooquarium Podcast