Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Today, the Safari heads to Pittsburgh to sit down with two of my favorite colleagues of all time: Jenn and Shafkat! These are two fellow members of the Executive Committee of SAFE Red Panda, and we have spent the last few years working together to build the program into something we are all super proud of. We dive into that, talk about the conservation and education work they do at the zoo, and of course sneak in a chat about a binturong! 
EPISODE LINKS: 
@saferedpanda 
@pittsburghzoo 
pittsburghzoo.org 
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Dateline: July 3, 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 quick catch up on my life, including saying goodbye to a beloved dog and almost getting killed by a turtle. 
Then we dive into an interview with Tom Schmid, the President and CEO of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, who tells us ALL about the new aquarium that will be coming to the zoo in 2029! 
Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Zoo Knoxville, Calgary Zoo, Binder Park Zoo, Maryland Zoo, Roger Williams Park Zoo, Nashville Zoo, and more! 
All that and Animal Holidays! 
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Today, the Safari heads back to the Louisville Zoo to talk all things black-footed ferret conservation with Jamie Huber! We share the entire story of the BFF, including what the zoo is doing to help these amazing animals. This one will make you heart warm for sure! 
EPISODE LINKS: 
@louisvillezoo on socials 
louisvillezoo.org
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Rossifari.com 
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Dateline: June 26, 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 an interview with Miles Rossi talking about some cool animal experiences we've had this week at the Aquarium of Niagara and Buffalo Zoo.
Then it's time for Zoo News stories from The San Antonio Zoo, SeaWorld Yas Island, Cape May County Zoo, Hattiesburg Zoo, Virginia Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Maritime Aquarium, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, San Diego Zoo, Turtle Back Zoo, and more! 
Conservation News has three positive stories in it!
Other News is a deeper dive into the Central Park horse carriage debate.
All that and Animal Holidays! 
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Today, the Safari heads back to Zoo Atlanta for a visit with a longtime friend and first time guest, Dr. Sam Rivera. We talk about the new hospital, what it takes to become a vet, a unique path to becoming boarded, the new hospital at the zoo, and more! 
EPISODE LINKS: 
@zooatl on socials 
zooatlanta.org 
ROSSIFARI LINKS: 
Rossifari.com 
Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 
@rossifari on socials 
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