Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

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

A Big Announcement with Lyn, Lindsay, and Carter of the Virginia Living Museum

Today, the Safari heads down to the Virginia Living Museum for a big announcement...even though it wasn't official until after recording all of this. So we start with the announcement and then bring you three amazing humans from there.  Lyn talks us through her amazing career and the work she is now doing at the VLM, introducing us to a lot of the animals along the way. Lindsay talks to us about some fish. And Carter? They are here to talk about water bugs and water scorpions and the propagation of those species! Three very different tales from three wonderful people.  EPISODE LINKS:  @valivingmuseum on socials  thevlm.org  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  Rossifari.com  Patreon.com/Rossifari to support the pod  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok

Rossifari Zoo News 5.29.26 - The Goodbye, Shine Edition

Dateline: May 29, 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 catching you up on my world, including some good news about the Ecuador trip and discussing the show I'm opening tonight.  Our headline story is a sequel to the Sloth World story. No seriously.  Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, Edmonton Valley Zoo, Buffalo Zoo, Oregon Zoo, Burgers Zoo, Woodland Park Zoo, San Diego Zoo,  Bronx Zoo, Chattanooga Zoo, Columbus Zoo, Hogle Zoo, Denver Zoo, Virginia Zoo, Wildlife World Zoo, Louisville Zoo, Taipei Zoo, North Carolina Zoo, and more!  Conservation News has two quick stories from the states, both of which are positive and hopeful!  All that and Animal Holidays!  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod  rossifari.com  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok

How Much Is That Binturong In The Window? - with Kate Palaski, Diana Waterman, and Emily MacDonald of Roger Williams Park Zoo!

Today, the Safari heads back to Providence to catch up with three friends who were all on the pod last year. We sit down with Emily, Diana, and Kate in order to catch up on what's been going on since their episodes last year. These three women never cease to amaze and inspire me, and I'm so genuinely happy to have them back on the pod where they belong!  EPISODE LINKS:  @rwpzoo on socials  rwpzoo.org  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  @rossifari on the socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok  Rossifari.com  Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod