Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

It's time for a Rossifari Zoo News Special Edition all about Punch the monkey! What kind of animal is he? What should we think about what we've seen from his home zoo? How are primatologists and conservationists looking at this story? We dive in deep with Dr. Natalia Reagan, a primatologist and comedian! 
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Today, the Safari returns to Escondido, CA, for an incredible visit with Hillary Hankey! She's taken Avian Behavior International and changed it into a non-profit organization, Avian Behavior Conservancy...and we discuss what that change looks like and so many more incredible topics related to training, free-flight bird experiences, and so much more. Zoë jumps on to ask some deep questions as well! 
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Dateline: February 20, 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 talking about the upcoming week in my life.
Our headline story is a loving and rambling farewell to Morobe the tree kangaroo.
Then it's time for Zoo News stories from the Louisville Zoo, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Chattanooga Zoo, Oakland Zoo, the Toronto Zoo, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Sedgwick County Zoo, Zoo Miami, Monterey Bay Aquarium, San Francisco Zoo, the Cincinnati Zoo, and the Memphis Zoo. 
Conservation News stories include a cool bounce back from extinction for a gibbon species, Avian influenza hitting Australian territories for the first time, good news for mountain lions in California, and the way Mardi Gras is getting greener! 
Other News features a poop story!
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Hello lovers! Today, the Safari heads to the Aquarium of Niagara to discuss penguin love and breeding with Abby Pietrow! We discuss what happens when the Humboldt penguin SSP sent a new penguin to the aquarium in the hopes of it finding love, and how the animal care staff can help that situation out. We also discuss a very special relationship in Abby's life. Enjoy our Valentine's Day special! 
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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!
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