Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Zoo News 9.18.26 - The Dumb People Are Dumb Edition

Dateline: September 18, 2026 Rossifari Zoo News is back with an update on all things zoos, aquariums, conservation, and general animal weirdness. We start off with me t

Panda Pokemon with Meredith Hughes of the Cincinnati Zoo and SAFE Red Panda

Today, the Safari heads back to the Cincinnati Zoo for a chat with our good friend Meredith Hughes! We talk all things ambassadors, how the Cincinnati Zoo manages to be a

Zoo News 9.11.26 - The Rabid Baby Goat Zoo Edition

Dateline: September 11, 2026 Rossifari Zoo News is back with an update on all things zoos, aquariums, conservation, and general animal weirdness. We start off with a ve

Roaming Cat Licks with Sarah Henry and Kristy Kaeterle of Buttonwood Park Zoo

Today, the Safari heads back to Buttonwood Park Zoo to talk to returning guest Sarah Henry and newcomer Kristy Kaeterle...and also a cat who almost caused this entire epi

Rossifari Zoo News 9.4.26 - The This Little Lion Went to Market Edition!

Dateline: September 4, 2026 Rossifari Zoo News is back with an update on all things zoos, aquariums, conservation, and general animal weirdness. I start off discussing

The Cheetah Chipmunks with John Kleoudis of NOVA Wild Zoo!

Today, the Safari welcomes a new facility to the pod! John Kleoudis is here to welcome us to NOVA Wild! This facility, located in northern Virginia, is both a drive-throu

Rossifari Zoo News 8.28.26 - The Goodbye, Dolly Edition

Dateline: August 28, 2026 Rossifari Zoo News is back for a bit of a ramble. I start off talking about the loss of Dolly Parton and what it's like losing an artist that I

This Swiftie Wants To Save the World with Bailey Goebel of The Virginia Zoo

Today, the Safari heads back to Norfolk, VA, to visit with Bailey Goebel! You'll learn about their unique position at the zoo, why being a Swiftie has helped them in thei

Rossifari Zoo News 8.21.26 - The Pink Notebook for the Red Pandas Edition!

Dateline: August 21, 2026. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! We start of

House of the Dragon with Audrey Stallings of the Greensboro Science Center

Today, the Safari heads back to Greensboro, North Carolina, for a chat with the person who started it all for me there, Audrey Stallings. You'll get to hear her story, he

Rossifari Zoo News 8.14.26 - The Piranha on the Pole Edition

Dateline: August 14, 2026. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!     We start

The One Who Says No with Kelsey Hughes of The Greensboro Science Center

Today, the Safari finally returns to the Greensboro Science Center after way too long of an absence. We talk to Kelsey Hughes about volunteers and the incredible impact t

Rossifari Zoo News 8.6.26 - The Science VS Edition

Dateline: August 7, 2026. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!     We start

Transitions - The Season 7 Premier with Chris Jenkins of the Virginia Zoo

Today, the Safari heads back to the Virginia Zoo to sit down with new director (and friend of the podcast) Chris Jenkins. We talk about taking on this incredible role, wh

Rossifari Zoo News 7.31.26 - The Season 6 Finale Episode featuring Dani Larson of Southwick's Zoo!

Dateline: July 31, 2026. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!     We start o

The Brintywine Zoo with Brint Spencer, Director of Brandywine Zoo

Today, the Safari heads back to Wilmington, DE, to the only accredited zoo in the state, Brandywine Zoo. I sit down with returning guest Brint Spencer, the director of th

Rossifari Zoo News 7.24.26 - The Nashville Data Center Edition featuring Dr. Heather Schwartz of the Nashville Zoo

Dateline: July 24, 2026. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!     We start o

Wilding Motherlife with Elizabeth Johnson of Longneck Manor and The Mothering Wildlife Podcast!

Today, the Safari heads down to Texas to sit down with my good friend Elizabeth Johnson! We talk about her position at Longneck Manor and catch up on the work she's been

Rossifari Zoo News 7.17.26 - The All Confidence, No Coordination Edition featuring LynnLee Schmidt of Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Dateline: July 17, 2026. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!     We start o

No Cortisol Left to Give with Dr. Lindsey VanSandt of CREW at the Cincinnati Zoo

Today, the Safari returns to Cincinnati for one of the funniest and most fascinating guests that's ever been on the podcast! Dr. VanSandt has one of the craziest origin s