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Get a glimpse of life behind the scenes at the Cincinnati Zoo. Hosts Jenna Wingate and Mark Tewes will interview Zoo staff and other animal and wildlife professionals about how they’re making a difference in this world. We’ll chat about Fiona and friends and offer “What can I do?” action items to help listeners make a world of difference too.
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Cincinnati Animal CARE
7 days ago
7 days ago
Dive into the heartwarming world of rescue animal advocacy with Jenna and Mark in this latest episode! Join them as they chat with the incredible team at Cincinnati Animal CARE. Discover the joy of fostering dogs for a day and learn more about other exciting volunteer opportunities at your local animal shelter.
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Jenna & Mark, Cincinnati Zoo
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Hosts Jenna and Mark talk about what it's like to help raise baby lesser kudu, Maizy!
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Darcee Beckner, Cincinnati Zoo
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Keeper Darcee updates us on snow leopards Renji and Nubo! In this episode you'll learn about their unique fur, how to tell them apart, what their favorite foods are and more about the care they receive.
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Brian Jorg, Cincinnati Zoo
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Brian J, manager of the Zoo's Native Plant Program, talks about the Zoo's offsite property at Bowyer Farm! Brian and his team were able to restore the agricultural land back to its native wetland habitat, resulting in hundreds of local wildlife returning to the area! Brian plants native plants and trees by the thousands, hoping to really make an impact in the community! Learn more about all that goes on at the Zoo's Bowyer Farm!
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Renee Carpenter, Cincinnati Zoo
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Learn all about the elusive and endangered okapi from keeper Renee! This beautiful and rare species has so many unique adaptations and Renee is here to teach you all about them!
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Megan Philpott, Ph.D, Cincinnati Zoo
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
When you think about conservation, you probably think about saving animals. However, did you know the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has a Plant Research Division at CREW dedicated to saving plants? Megan Philpott, Ph.D teaches us all about the work it takes to save endangered plants!
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Happy 7th Birthday, Fiona!
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Hear from Fiona's keepers Jenna, Wendy and Mark on Fiona's 7th birthday! What Taylor Swift Era is she? How much does she weigh? What is her favorite food these days? Find out all of this and more in this fun new episode that's all about our princess Fiona!
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Cody Sowers, Cincinnati Zoo
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
One of our favorite guests is back! Keeper Cody tells us all about the conservation work he's been involved with recently, especially his work to help save seabirds and piping plovers.
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
New Sumatran Rhino Calf Born
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Great Sumatran rhino news! Harapan is a dad! In 2015, we made the very tough decision to send the third Cincinnati Zoo-born Sumatran rhino calf, Harapan, to Indonesia so that he would have the opportunity to contribute to his critically endangered species’ survival. On Saturday, November 25, 2023, a healthy male calf, sired by Harapan, was born! ( Photos courtesy of the Indonesia Ministry of Environment and Forestry) Hear more from Dr. Roth and Paul R. from the Cincinnati Zoo about this amazing story of hope.
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Elephant Moves with Cincinnati Zoo and Dublin Zoo
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Two females and two young males are first residents of Elephant Trek at the Cincinnati Zoo! What does it take to get four elephants from Ireland to Cincinnati? Keepers from the Dublin Zoo and Cincinnati Zoo tell us all of the hard work that goes into getting four elephants ready for a big move.