Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Today, the Safari visits Australia (virtually, anyway) for our second full episode featuring Ren Howell...except she's got a new name, a new kid, a new job, and the same ability to get goofy with me!  I'd say more, but I don't have to...it's Ren, so you're listening! 
EPISODE LINKS: 
@reneehowell18 on Insta 
@sealifesydney on Insta 
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@rossifari on socials 
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Dateline: January 23, 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 new partnership with The Faunary! 
Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, Woodland Park Zoo, Kansas City Zoo, Audubon Zoo, Indianapolis Zoo, Bronx Zoo, Mesker Park Zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo, Topeka Zoo, Manor Wildlife Park, Erie Zoo, The Sacramento Zoo, and more.
Conservation News stories include me complaining about AI again, plus a cool genome discovery, great news for rare tree kangaroos, and a study gone wrong in Australia. 
Other News features a look at a Florida Bird Nerd War and a potentially good thing from the Trump Administration. 
ROSSIFARI LINKS: 
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 
rossifari.com 
@rossifari on socials 
@rossifaripod on TikTok 
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Today, the Safari heads down to East Carolina University to chat with Dr. Jeffrey Skibins about how the study of conservation psychology can apply to zoos and aquariums! Some of the topics we address include: 
- Is it better to see animals in the wild or at a zoo when hoping to inspire conservation action? 
- A surprising story about messaging around palm oil. 
- What traits determine whether an animal is charismatic, as the word is used in the field? 
- Why do people visit zoos only to feel bad about the animals there? 
- Strategies to take steam away from the anti-zoo movement. 
- Do guests actually care about whether enrichment looks natural? 
- A fascinating discussion about the recent move away from the word "captivity."
And SO much more! 
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patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 
rossifari.com 
@rossifari on socials 
@rossifaripod on TikTok 
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Dateline: January 16, 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 upcoming shows and such.
Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Dallas World Aquarium, Oklahoma City Zoo, Memphis Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Little Rock Zoo, Chester Zoo, Altina Wildlife Park, Australia Zoo, Cape May County Zoo, North Carolina Zoo, Columbus Zoo, the ABMA, and so much more! 
Conservation News stories include a new Fahlo bracelet, a horror movie that might help the conversation around primates as pets, what a tiger's movement shows us about conservation work, and a neat look at how many new species are still discovered every year. 
Other News features a look at some good or bad news from the CDC. 
ROSSIFARI LINKS: 
patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 
rossifari.com 
@rossifari on socials 
@rossifaripod on TikTok 
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Today, the Safari sits down with Cassandra Ray to discuss what ethical conservation travel looks like. We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of an industry that can do a lot of good when it's done right, and a lot of bad when it isn't. 
EPISODE LINKS: 
@cassanimaladventures on socials 
ROSSIFARI LINKS: 
rossifari.com 
@rossifari on socials 
@rossifaripod on TikTok 
Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod
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