Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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

The Ginger Takeover with Margaret Innes of The Maryland Zoo

Today, the Safari heads down to Baltimore, Maryland, to celebrate the brand new red panda habitat that is less than a week old as you listen! Learn about the two girls that call the zoo home, what went into creating the habitat, what the behind the scenes area looks like, and more! Then we spend some time diving into Margaret's career and current favorites at the zoo. We also talk imposter syndrome, leadership, online trolls, and so much more!  EPISODE LINKS:  marylandzoo.org  @marylandzoo  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

Rossifari Zoo News 6.12.26 - The Goodbye, Arie edition featuring Strix and Miles Rossi

Dateline: June 12, 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 bunch of random updates from the world of Rossifari. We then get into a mini-deep dives episode featuring: 1. Saying goodbye to Arie, a beloved sea lion at Aquarium of Niagara 2. A look at advocacy and what we can do and have done as a community 3. An update on the proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo  4. A look at a new movie about Flaco the owl  5. A quick update on the social media account of Plumes Plus quick hits from the Cincinnati Zoo, Edmonton Valley Zoo, ZooAmerica, an update on the swatting zoos have been experiencing, and more. All that and Animal Holidays!  ROSSIFARI LINKS: Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/BYjfq9gPR [https://discord.gg/BYjfq9gPR] patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod  rossifari.com  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok

Hellbenders On Fire with Joy Kotheimer of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Today, the Safari heads back to the Columbus Zoo after FAR too long of a break. I sit down with Joy Kotheimer to discuss the penguins, flamingos, and tortoises she takes care of! We also talk about the importance of AAZK to her, and cover so much more in the process!  EPISODE LINKS:  columbuszoo.org  @columbuszoo  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

Rossifari Zoo News 6.5.26 - The Data Center Habitat? Edition

Dateline: June 5, 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 talking about the Ecuador trip and the chance to build our community in a new way. Our headline story is about a data center that may open right next to the Nashville Zoo. This is NOT ok, but you can help.  Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Louisville Zoo, Rolling Hills Zoo, Hammerton Park Zoo, Oregon Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Oregon Zoo, Oklahoma City Zoo, Sea World San Diego, ZooMontana, Lehigh Valley Zoo, Zoo Knoxville, Praha Zoo, Edmonton Valley Zoo, Paradise Country, Akron Zoo, Mississippi Aquarium, Birmingham Zoo, and more!  Conservation News has two stories, one about Spix macaws that is kind of crazy.  Other News has a dog that shot a human! All that and Animal Holidays!  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod  rossifari.com  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok