Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo News 7.3.26 - The Goodbye, River Edition featuring Tom Schmid, President and CEO of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Dateline: July 3, 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 off with a quick catch up on my life, including saying goodbye to a beloved dog and almost getting killed by a turtle.  Then we dive into an interview with Tom Schmid, the President and CEO of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, who tells us ALL about the new aquarium that will be coming to the zoo in 2029!  Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Zoo Knoxville, Calgary Zoo, Binder Park Zoo, Maryland Zoo, Roger Williams Park Zoo, Nashville Zoo, and more!  All that and Animal Holidays!  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  Rossifari.com  Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok  Join the new Rossifari Discord:  https://discord.gg/rQSwMuetj [https://discord.gg/rQSwMuetj]

My BFFs are BFFs with Jamie Huber of Louisville Zoo

Today, the Safari heads back to the Louisville Zoo to talk all things black-footed ferret conservation with Jamie Huber! We share the entire story of the BFF, including what the zoo is doing to help these amazing animals. This one will make you heart warm for sure!  EPISODE LINKS:  @louisvillezoo on socials  louisvillezoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS:  Rossifari.com  Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok  Join the new Rossifari Discord:  https://discord.gg/rQSwMuetj [https://discord.gg/rQSwMuetj]

Rossifari Zoo News 6.26.26 - The Goodbye, Tasik, Edition featuring Miles Rossi

Dateline: June 26, 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 off with an interview with Miles Rossi talking about some cool animal experiences we've had this week at the Aquarium of Niagara and Buffalo Zoo. Then it's time for Zoo News stories from The San Antonio Zoo, SeaWorld Yas Island, Cape May County Zoo, Hattiesburg Zoo, Virginia Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Maritime Aquarium, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, San Diego Zoo, Turtle Back Zoo, and more!  Conservation News has three positive stories in it! Other News is a deeper dive into the Central Park horse carriage debate. All that and Animal Holidays!  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  Rossifari.com  Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok  Join the new Rossifari Discord:  https://discord.gg/rQSwMuetj [https://discord.gg/rQSwMuetj]

This One's For The Veterinarians! with Dr. Sam Rivera of Zoo Atlanta

Today, the Safari heads back to Zoo Atlanta for a visit with a longtime friend and first time guest, Dr. Sam Rivera. We talk about the new hospital, what it takes to become a vet, a unique path to becoming boarded, the new hospital at the zoo, and more!  EPISODE LINKS:  @zooatl on socials  zooatlanta.org  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  Rossifari.com  Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok  Join the new Rossifari Discord:  https://discord.gg/rQSwMuetj [https://discord.gg/rQSwMuetj]

Rossifari Zoo News 6.19.26 - The Sea Turtles Save Relationships Edition

Dateline: June 19, 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 off with some discussion of my recent visits to the Maryland Zoo and Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, along with a quick but vague bit of excitement about SAFE Red Panda! We have two headline stories this week. We start with a surprising update to the Natural Bridge Zoo situation taking place in Virginia...and it's as good as it is unexpected! We then do an update about the data center battle being waged by the Nashville Zoo...and it's also a good update!  Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Binder Park Zoo, Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Garden, Whipsnade Zoo, Rockhampton Zoo, Chattanooga Zoo, Central Florida Zoo, Toledo Zoo, Buffalo Zoo, Johnson Zoo, Los Angeles Zoo, Paradise Country Wildlife Park, and more!  Conservation News has a discussion about an orangutan population suffering because of humans. Shocker, I know. Other News has a story about a recently deceased Central Park carriage horse and also about an albino red panda!  All that and Animal Holidays!  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  Rossifari.com  Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok  Join the new Rossifari Discord at https://discord.gg/N3ux4tzp