Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Today, the Safari reports on all we experienced at the AZA Midyear meeting. From presenting for SAFE Red Panda and SAFE Tree Kangaroo to discussing some of the panels we attended to being shocked about live karaoke at the ice breaker, there's a lot to cover! 
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Today, the Safari engages in a PODSWAP! This is my episode with Rick Schwartz, formerly of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, and now an independent wildlife educator and podcaster! Catch up with Rick to find out what led to this career change, what the future may hold, and so much more! Truly an inspiring guest! 
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Dateline: March 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 the trip I'm currently on, what it means for the next few weeks of the pod, the movie Hoppers, and more! 
Then we do a deep dive into the Top Ten Zoos in the Country, according to USA Today.  We look at additional topics of interest including Top Ten Zoo Memberships, Top Ten Zoo Exhibits, and Top Ten Wildlife Safari Parks. 
We also discuss some new tactics that are out there to confuse people about zoos and aquariums or to just flat-out make them look bad. 
Finally, we discuss my concern about the penguins and rocks from last week, and hit some animal holidays!
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Today, the Safari heads to Topeka for a fun chat with Shanna Simpson, curator and safety aficionado! We talk about a large range of topics pertaining to her career, from orca and dolphin training to inspiring her daughter to follow in her footsteps, and so much more! 
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Dateline: March 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 the trip I'll be heading out on this evening. LOTS of exciting content coming your way from it! 
Then it's time for Zoo News stories from the Wild Discovery Park, Saint Louis Zoo, Disney's Animal Kingdom, The Wilds, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Buffalo Zoo, Columbus Zoo, Turtle Back Zoo, North Carolina Zoo, Como Park Zoo, The Living Desert, Woodland Park Zoo, Dublin Zoo, and Edinburgh Zoo.
Conservation News stories include a new conservation initiative in Pennsylvania, Avian Influenza's latest journey, another invasive herp visiting Florida, an awesome story from SANCCOB, and a look at an ambitious rewilding project in Saudi Arabia. 
Other News features three completely ridiculous and over the top stories. 
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