Episode 156: The ABWAK symposium 2026 at Drayton Manor: Live Edition.

The One Hundred and Fifty Sixth episode incoming!!! ZOOKEEPING 101 is Live at the ABWAK Symposium, Drayton Manor.  Ever wondered what its like going to a conference? Go on the journey with ZOOKEEPING 101 at ABWAK 2026, Drayton Manor networking, presenting and learning along the way.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

What A true honour to continue this year long journey into the world of the DEARADH Zú and the world of the zoo architect.  This week we go on the journey throughout some of Europe's greatest zoo's with Jonathan McLoughlin Come along for the journey learning all about this in this episode with Jonathan McLoughlin, along with what DEARADH Zú can offer the world every 3rd Saturday with a new episode released. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

The One Hundred and Fifty Fifth episode incoming!!! ZOOKEEPING 101 enters the domain of communication throughout our community. We kick off with a true behind the curtain look at how key transparency is within our community and zoos across the world.  For this episode we welcome Andy Hall from BIAZA who talks about the BIAZA Communication conference 2025 and The media climate we work within. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is very proud to introduce and welcome to the platform a brand new sponsor for the podcast in the form of Waterhouse feeds. This episode gives a great insight into the amazing work and the heritage that makes Waterhouse feeds what it is. Come along for the journey and ZOOKEEPING 101 is so proud to be aligning this year with such a family run, forward thinking and overall giant within the field.  I hope you enjoy the podcast episode and celebrate Waterhouse Feeds as much as they deserve. 

What A true honour to carry on this year long journey into the world of the ABMA and the world of the animal trainer. Welcome to episode 6. ZOOKEEPING 101 shares many goals and values that the ABMA stand for so very proud to dive in head first to the world of what it takes to be an animal trainer, the resources out there and the community in the ABMA which is there to help.  Come along for the journey learning all about in this episode Melissa Paynter journey through the community, along with what the ABMA is and can offer the world through Its membership and aquatic life. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

The One Hundred and Fifty Fourth episode incoming!!! ZOOKEEPING 101 enters the domain of communication throughout our community. We kick off with a true behind the curtain look at how key transparency is within our community and zoos across the world.  For this episode we welcome Lauren Dodman from Jimmys Farm and Wildlife Park who talks about the BIAZA Communication conference 2025 and Bears at Jimmys Farm and Wildlife Park. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

The One Hundred and Fifty Third episode incoming!!! ZOOKEEPING 101 enters the domain of communication throughout our community. We kick off with a true behind the curtain look at how key transparency is within our community and zoos across the world.  For this episode we welcome Mads Frost Bertelsen from Copenhagen Zoo who talks about seeing the bigger picture, the health of our species in captivity and the very famous "MARIUS" the giraffe.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

The One Hundred and Fifty Second episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to the world of animals which simply would not be in existence without zoo's. ZOOKEEPING 101 is very excited to dive into the world of animals which have experienced situations nearly putting them upon the list of extinction, and yet have defied the odds with the aid and support of some of our best zoo's worldwide. For this episode we dive into the world of the Panamanian Golden Frog with Alan Zigler from The Maryland Zoo. Come along for an incredible journey and understanding for the blood, sweat and tears put into saving such an amazing species from the brink.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

The One Hundred and Fifty First episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to the world of animals which simply would not be in existence without zoo's. ZOOKEEPING 101 is very excited to dive into the world of animals which have experienced situations nearly putting them upon the list of extinction, and yet have defied the odds with the aid and support of some of our best zoo's worldwide. For this episode we dive into the world of the Scimitar Horned Oryx with Ian Goodwin from Marwell Wildlife. Come along for an incredible journey and understanding for the blood, sweat and tears put into saving such an amazing species from the brink.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

The One Hundred and Fiftieth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to the world of animals which simply would not be in existence without zoo's. ZOOKEEPING 101 is very excited to dive into the world of animals which have experienced situations nearly putting them upon the list of extinction, and yet have defied the odds with the aid and support of some of our best zoo's worldwide. For this episode we dive into the world of the Californian condor, Black footed ferret and Père Davids Deer all with the amazing Jordan Veasley or better known as "Jungle Jordan". Come along for an incredible journey and understanding for the blood, sweat and tears put into saving such an amazing species from the brink.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.