Our Herd: Toledo Zoo Podcast

Some Assembly Required (Crocodile Included)

In this episode of Our Herd, we sit down with Pat, our Associate Curator of Herpetology, and Nate, our VP of Construction & Planning, to go behind the scenes of the recen

A Matter of Scale...

In this episode of Our Herd, we sit down with Toledo Zoo Mammal Managers Koral and Tenley to explore what it takes to lead two of the Zoo’s largest animal care teams - an

Protect the Pack!

Safety at the Toledo Zoo goes far beyond gates and guard posts. In this episode of Our Herd, we’re pulling back the curtain on the team that helps Protect the Pack. From

Tails from the Exam Table!

We’re kicking off 2026 with a deep dive into the heart of animal care at the Toledo Zoo - Tails from the Exam Table! 🩺🐾In this episode of Our Herd, we sit down with our v

Keepers of the Night!

We’re wrapping up the premiere year of Our Herd with night keepers Tara and Kristi! While daytime staff and guests head home for the night, our animals still need care ar

Conservation Without Borders! Part 2

The adventure continues in Part 2 of our sit-down with Joe Wood! We’re picking up right where we left off, taking you from the majestic mountains of Nepal to the stomping

Conservation Without Borders! Part 1

We’re zooming out to the big picture on this episode of Our Herd, the official Toledo Zoo podcast. We sit down with Joe Wood, Toledo Zoo’s Manager of International Conser

Shell-ebrating Conservation!

Dr. Matt Cross, Director of Vertebrate Conservation, joins us for this installment of Our Herd, the official Toledo Zoo podcast! We're always mentioning the incredible wo

Pretty in Pink!

Bird keepers Cynthia and Nate join Our Herd, the official Toledo Zoo podcast, to share what it’s really like working with birds and to talk all about the adorable flaming

Breaking the Ice!

It’s the middle of summer, but we’re "breaking the ice" with Arctic keepers Raven and Ashley on this episode of Our Herd, the official Toledo Zoo podcast. Join us as we t

Prairie Confessions!

In this episode of Our Herd, the Toledo Zoo's official podcast, we're getting our hands dirty with Jake and Elizabeth from the Zoo's Wild Toledo crew. From creating polli

Tower Talk!

To kick off the summer season, we’re going on a wild safari for this month’s episode of Our Herd, the Toledo Zoo’s official podcast. Join us as hoofstock zoo keepers Joan

I Wet My Plants!

Plants, crafts and existential vegetable crises? Sign us up! This week on Our Herd, Horticulturist Mandy Hansen joins us for a down-to-earth chat about gardening, native

Tales from the Tank!

Get hooked on a fin-tastic episode! Our Herd, the official Toledo Zoo podcast, is diving into the underwater world of our iconic Aquarium. Aquarium Zookeepers Jeff Cypher

Elephants in the Room!

Hold onto your trunks—Our Herd is back with another episode!  The official Toledo Zoo podcast is addressing the elephants in the room... literally.   Join Elephant Mana

It's Herpin' Time!

To kick off Our Herd Podcast, we welcome two of our Herpetology members, Nick and Sam! Whether they're starring in posts on social media or working with dangerous species

Trailer: Our Herd Podcast

Welcome to Our Herd! The official podcast of Toledo Zoo & Aquarium. Stay tuned for new episodes every month.