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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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Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Spiders are not spooky. We repeat, spiders are not spooky! Learn more about spiders and how they are great for the environment, including helping to keep pesky insect populations in check!
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
It's October! The perfect time to highlight some animals that may have a bad reputation of being spooky, when really they are gorgeous, and great for the environment! Meet Rob, the yellow-tailed cribo. They are opportunistic and will eat anything from rodents to birds, snakes and lizards! Both adult males and females will grow to be about 10 feet long.
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Understanding EEHV. Ahead of the new Elephant Trek habitat opening, Dr. Jess from the Cincinnati Zoo explains the EEHV viral infection that can be fatal to elephants living in both the wild and in zoos. The Cincinnati Zoo has a new lab and technician to help test the elephants and hopefully catch the virus early. Scientists, researchers and elephant care experts are working to learn more about treatments and eventual prevention to help protect the world’s elephant populations.
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Keeper Michelle teaches us about the important and complex work she is doing with flower beetles and other insects!
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
We chat with Lindsey Vansandt of the Zoo's CREW about breakthrough findings that may eliminate the need for spaying domestic cats! The groundbreaking study represents a milestone toward humanely reducing free-roaming cat populations & eliminating shelter euthanasia of healthy cats.
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Fritz's keepers recap the little hippo's first birthday party at Hippo Cove and discuss all the behind-the-scenes moments!
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Kip is a curious and silly 11-month-old white-cheeked gibbon. His family rejected him and he has since been adopted by sisters Skittles & M&M. Get the update on this special gibbon from his care team!
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Dr. Davis strengthens formal science with local perspectives to achieve conservation success! Learn more about his work on conservation issues in the Bahamas.
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Keeper Mark M keeps us up to date on skunk and bat-eared fox babies at the Cincinnati Zoo! One of the cutest episodes yet!
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Did you know you could go to high school at the Zoo? Hear more about Nhy Aire's unique experience at the Cincinnati Zoo's Zoo Academy program.