Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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

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: D

Zoo News 10.2.26 - The Indianapolis Zoo Loses Accreditation Edition

Dateline: October 2, 2026 - Rossifari Zoo News is back with a deep dive into some surprising breaking news this week: The Indianapolis Zoo has lost the gold standard accr

On Wednesday, Dolphins Wear Pink with Suzanne Smith of the Amazon River Dolphin Conservation Foundation

Today, the Safari heads down to Brazil (via Zoom), to talk to Suzanne Smith, the founder of the Amazon River Dolphin Conservation Foundation. Suzanne gives a fascinating

Zoo News 9.25.26 - A Deep Dive into the MarineLand Belugas and Dolphins

Dateline September 25, 2026: Today's episode is a deep dive into the legislation that stopped allowing cetaceans in human care, and the absolute failures of the Canadian

The Future (and Past) of Enrichment with Joey Golden of the Maryland Zoo

Today, the Safari heads back to Baltimore to visit the Maryland Zoo. We head to the enrichment lab to discuss how modern technology is really helping us understand how to

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