Cincinnati Zoo Tales

Tall Tales from Giraffe Ridge

In this episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales, Jenna and Mark join keeper Teresa T. at Giraffe Ridge for exciting updates about the herd! Hear the latest on Tessa’s pregnancy,

Joel Sartore, Photo Ark, National Geographic

Jenna and Mark are excited to welcome Joel Sartore to the Cincinnati Zoo Tales Podcast to discuss the recent release of The Photo Ark: Animals of Earth (20th Anniversary

Celebrating Fritz's Fourth Birthday!

Celebrate Fritz's fourth birthday with a special episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales recorded right inside the Cincinnati Zoo's hippo habitat! Hear fun stories from the team

Jenna & Mark Take Questions from Listeners

Listen to Jenna & Mark's first video podcast! See the full video here!  It's a first for Cincinnati Zoo Tales - Jenna and Mark's very first video podcast! To celebrate N

Jenna & Mark's First Video Podcast!

It's a first for Cincinnati Zoo Tales - Jenna and Mark's very first video podcast! To celebrate National Zoo Keeper Week, they're answering questions submitted by listene

Saving Species: Dr. Tori Kennedy & the 100th Red Panda

Join us as we talk with Dr. Tori Kennedy, a scientist at the Cincinnati Zoo's Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW), about the innovative sci

Sssimply Remarkable: Aruba Island Rattlesnakes 🐍

Join Keeper Jenna to discover what makes the Aruba Island rattlesnake one of the world's rarest and most fascinating snakes. Learn about their unique adaptations, conserv

Behind the Beak: African Penguin Chicks with Keeper Aimee

In this episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales, keeper Aimee introduces the zoo’s adorable African penguin chicks and share what it takes to raise these fluffy newcomers. Along

Otterly Adorable Pup Update!

In celebration of World Otter Day on May 27, keepers Wendy and Carli introduce the playful family of Asian small-clawed otters, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look

Little Zookeeper, Big Facts: Lincoln Talks Venom & Poison

Meet Lincoln, zookeeper-in-training, resident animal expert, and the five-year-old son of your host, Jenna—who’s here to school us on the wild world of venomous and poiso

Jane Bacchieri & the Return of the Sea Otter

Jane Bacchieri of the Elakha Alliance joins Cincinnati Zoo Tales to share how restoring sea otters to the Oregon coast could rebuild entire ecosystems. As a Barrows Lectu

The Adventures of Teddy Roosevelt (the Serval!)

Meet Teddy, short for Theodore Roosevelt, a small but mighty new face at the Cincinnati Zoo’s Cat Ambassador Program. In this episode, we follow Teddy’s journey from Nash

Physical Therapy for Every Pace

What do the Three Little Pigs, the fastest runner in the world, and even the slowest among us all have in common? Surprisingly… Physical Therapy! 🐷🐢😻 In this episode, le

From Cincinnati to Thailand: Cincinnati Zoo Staff Supporting Elephant Conservation in Thailand

In this episode, staff from the Cincinnati Zoo share their experience traveling to Thailand to work alongside conservation partners at Bring the Elephant Home. Learn how

The Zoo’s Secret Ingredient: Behind the Scenes with the Commissary Team

Ever wonder how hundreds of animals get their meals perfectly timed and tailored? Join Michael and Rahme from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's commissary team as t

A Bear-y Sweet Update on Juniper & Hazel

Get the latest bear-y adorable updates on rescued black bear sisters Juniper and Hazel! In this episode, their keeper Tara shares how the sisters have been settling in at

Turning Passion into Purpose with the Advanced Inquiry Program

In this episode, we spotlight the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) — a unique online master’s degree offered through Miami University and and Project Dragonfly in partnersh

Happy 9th Birthday, Fiona!

Happy 9th Birthday, Fiona! Cincinnati Zoo's favorite hippo turns nine on January 24. In this special episode, Fiona’s care team comes together to reminisce about their fa

From Conservation to Community: Meet Cincinnati Zoo’s New Director

Get to know the new Zoo Director, Dave Jenike! Jenike has been integral to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s success in the three decades that he has been part of i

Turtles and Teamwork: A New Home for Box Turtles

In this episode, we spotlight a conservation partnership between the Cincinnati Zoo and the Ohio Division of Wildlife to rescue and rehome native box turtles found in a d