Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari Zoo news 2.13.26 - The Bluey or Heated Rivalry Debate Edition!

VOTE FOR THE TKCP: https://projectforawesome.com/videos/tree-kangaroo-conservation-program-p4-a-2026 [https://projectforawesome.com/videos/tree-kangaroo-conservation-program-p4-a-2026] DONATIONS HERE: https://gofund.me/68db48f65 Dateline: February 13, 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 discussing our Project for Awesome submission for the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program, and how you can help by voting!  We have TWO headline stories this week. First we discuss the environmental impact of these trendy AI "drawings" going around the web right now. Then we talk about a new problematic bill in the US House of Representatives.  Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, New Forrest Wildlife Park, Mystic Aquarium, Longneck Manor, Drusillas Park, Wildlife World Zoo, the Phoenix Zoo, Dickerson Park Zoo, Taronga Zoo, Utica Zoo, Akron Zoo, North Carolina Zoo, Pittsburgh Zoo, Chester Zoo, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Conservation News stories include a huge upgrade in the saiga antelope population, good and bad news for pangolins, a huge step forward for conservation in Illinois, and a big financial gain for an incredible conservation organization.  Other News features a look at dog/human communication! ROSSIFARI LINKS:  patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod  rossifari.com  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok

Sometimes It's Great To Meet Your Heroes with Dr. Lisa Dabek of Woodland Park Zoo, the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program, and SAFE Tree Kangaroo

Today, I have the distinct honor of bringing you my interview with one of my biggest heroes, Dr. Lisa Dabek, a true pioneer in tree kangaroo conservation. We talk about her illustrious career, dive into the work the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program is doing, talk about plush tree kangaroos, and share a lot of laughs along the way. The best part is, this episode shares a few ways that YOU can help the TKCP!  EPISODE LINKS: @treekangaroosafe  @woodlandparkzoo  @treekangarooconservation  treekangaroo.org zoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS:  Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod  rossifari.com  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok

Rossifari Zoo News 2.6.26 - The If Not Friend, Why Friend Shaped? Edition featuring Dr. Imogene Cancellare!

Dateline: February 6, 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 discussing my life and a really cool project I got to work on that could hopefully help with tree kangaroo conservation. Then we head to our headline story, discussing the recent story from China where a woman tried to take a selfie with a snow leopard and ended up getting attacked. Dr. Imogen Cancellare, the best name I've ever had on the podcast, joins us to discuss this situation. Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, the Denver Zoo, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Sydney Zoo, Mystic Aquarium, Hogle Zoo, SeaWorld Orlando, the Cincinnati Zoo, Melbourne Zoo, Tierpark Berlin, Brookfield Zoo, and more!  Conservation News stories include a ban on hunting in Costa Rica, a look at human/animal conflict in India, and the definition of a new species.  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod  rossifari.com  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok

Gorillas In Our Midst with Alan Toyne, author and former zookeeper at Bristol Zoo

Today, the Safari heads across the pond to the UK to share an incredible story about a zookeeper hand-rearing two gorillas at the Bristol Zoo! Alan Toyne shares some of the amazing stories from this incredible time, and what it was like turning that story into his engaging book, "Gorillas In Our Midst."  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod  rossifari.com  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok

Rossifari Zoo News Special Edition: Discussion about Sloth World featuring Sam Trull of The Sloth Institute

Dateline: January 30, 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 do a deep dive on the controversial facility Sloth World, opening soon in Orlando, Florida. Our expert guide for this topic is Sam Trull, the director of The Sloth Institute, who is passionate and very, very well educated on the topic of sloths.  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod  rossifari.com  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok