The Queens: Elizabeth, Victoria, and Latifah? with Carly Hornberger of the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Dateline: August 1, 2025. 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 sharing some fun comments received from fans this week. Then we do a catch up about me. Our headline story is about culling animals in Europe, and how one specific instance has caused a lot of drama and even legal action recently. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring red pandas in the UK at Bristol Zoo and Amazon World, then other animals at Brookfield Zoo, Cameron Park Zoo, the Fort Wayne Zoo, Central Park Zoo, and more. We then say goodbye to animals from The Maryland Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Racine Zoo, Zoo Miami, and ABQ Bio Park. We have additional Zoo News stories from the Denver Zoo, Taronga Western Zoo, and Zoo Atlanta.Conservation News stories include a tennis player saving sea turtles, an interesting story about North American shorebird populations, a new species of manta ray, and another rediscovery. And in Other News, we talk tortoise moods and penis worms! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Today, the Safari turns the tables as Dani Larson interviews Jon about five full years of Rossifari-ing. Then Miles asks three burning questions as a follow up. Get to know the guy behind the mic that you listen to twice a week, and more importantly, get to hear more of Dani! EPISODE LINKS: rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Dateline: July 25, 2025. 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 celebrating the fifth anniversary of the podcast! Then it's time for a quick little catch up on me. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring red pandas at Zoo Lodz and Idaho Falls Zoo, and other animals from the Bronx Zoo, Chester Zoo, the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. We then say goodbye to animals from the Aquarium of Niagara and North Carolina Zoo.We have additional Zoo News stories from the ZAA, Oklahoma Aquarium, and the SeaWorld Foundation.Conservation News stories includes robo-bunnies and a look at how crimefighting techniques are being applied to conservation efforts. And in Other News, we talk sloth farts!ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Today, the Safari heads to Washington D.C. to bring you an episode from the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute! We welcome Carly Hornberger back onto the pod to talk all things primate (and some things rat and turtle) at the National Zoo! How does the famous O-line work? Are gibbons the best primates? Are baby gorillas as cute and playful as they seem? We talk all this and so much more! EPISODE LINKS: nationalzoo.si.edu@smithsonianzoo on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com @rossifari @rossifari pod on TikTok patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod! 

Dateline: July 18, 2025. 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 me. Then it's time for our headline story featuring a reminder that FOIA exists.We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from The Detroit Zoo, The Oregon Zoo, Ripley Wildlife Conservancy, the Denver Zoo, and panda cubs from FOUR facilities!We then say goodbye to animals from the Kansas City Zoo, Mystic Aquarium, the Santa Fe Teaching Zoo, and ZooMontana.We have additional Zoo News stories from the Edinburgh Zoo, the Bronx Zoo, and more! Conservation News stories include good news for sea turtles, a bird going extinct in North Dakota, and The Lord of the Swans! And in Other News, we have a cool story about Dholes and then an update on Colossal Biosciences that annoys me.ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Today, the Safari heads back to Tanganyika Wildlife Park to chat with Matt and Lynnlee, two of the visionaries in charge of making the park run. We discuss a ton of topics that are hot in the industry right now, including culture, the value of animal encounters, the importance of transparency, and more. EPISODE LINKS: twpark.com @tanganyikawildlifepark on socials ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 

Dateline: July 11, 2025. 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 me. Then it's time for our headline story featuring the story of a sea turtle who has been released into the ocean after 41 years in human care. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from Tanganyika, Hogle Zoo, Adelaide Zoo, Exmoor Zoo, and the Fort Worth Zoo.We then say goodbye to animals from the San Francisco Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo, and Marwell Zoo.We have additional Zoo News stories from The Darling Downs Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and two stories from the Cincinnati Zoo. Conservation News stories include another new Marine Refuge Area and a new species of frog!And in Other News, we have some fascinating legislation out of Switzerland, a discussion of the self-awareness of ants, and a metronomic sea lion!ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Today, the Safari stays at the Kansas City Zoo to get a tour of the new aquarium  with President and Director Sean Putney. We go exhibit by exhibit both in the public area and behind the scenes to give you an immersive look at the aquarium in an audio tour! EPISODE LINKS: @kansascityzoo on socials kansascityzoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Dateline: July 4, 2025. 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 me. Then it's time for our headline story featuring an update on the San Francisco Zoo leadership situation.We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from the Akron Zoo, San Diego Zoo, Zoo Miami, Topeka Zoo, Los Angeles Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Oklahoma City Zoo, and more! We then say goodbye to animals from Buttonwood Park Zoo, Sedgwick County Zoo, Kansas City Zoo, and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.We have additional Zoo News stories from SAFE Red Panda, Seneca Park Zoo, the Lake Superior Zoo, the Smithsonian Zoo, Melbourne Zoo, Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, and more! Conservation News stories include seal population decreases, the end of red panda wakeup calls, sea otter conservation, the return of beavers, and the world's largest Marine Protected Area.And in Other News, it's a cute adoption story! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Today, the Safari heads to the Kansas City Zoo to hang out with President and Director Sean Putney. We talk about what goes into running such a huge zoo with so many different animals and what's coming next for the zoo. Then we head to the penguin ice shelf to hang out with some amazing birds, and then get some special human guests when we stop by the aquarium!EPISODE LINKS: @kansascityzoo on socials kansascityzoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok