Cincinnati Zoo Tales

Happy Birthday Fiona!

In this special birthday episode, Fiona's keepers Jenna, Mark and Wendy, answer all of your Fiona questions that you submitted! You'll hear new stories and their favorite memories of taking care of a baby hippo! 

Alle Foster, Ohio Alleycat Resource

If you love cats, this episode is purrfect for you! Learn more about Ohio Alleycat Resource from Alle & learn how you can help cats in your community! 

David Orban

DYK the Zoo has its own Director of Animal Science & Strategy? Learn more about how David and his team study animals at the Zoo like Fiona to learn more about their habitats, behavior, health, likes/dislikes, choices and welfare. 

Gary Denzler, Cincinnati Zoo

Hear from one of the Zoo's greatest storytellers, Gary in this new episode! From close encounters with elephants to starting the world-renowned Bird Experience in 1978, Gary has inspired so many throughout his 50-year career at the Cincinnati Zoo!

Amanda Weisel, Good Shepherd Farm

Learn more about the importance of regenerative agriculture from Cincinnati Zoo elephant keeper and owner of Good Shepherd Farm, Amanda!  

Jen Meeks, Cincinnati Zoo

In one of our most unique episodes yet, hear from Dive Safety Officer Jen about her experience in the water with baby Fiona back in the early days when we were teaching Fiona how to find the shallow areas of her outdoor pool.

Lily Maynard, Cincinnati Zoo

Hear more from the Zoo's Director of Global Conservation, Lily Maynard, and amazing tales from her trips around the world! Her conservation work globally and locally is changing the way humans and animals coexist. 

Mandy Pritchard, Cincinnati Zoo

Did you know that the Cincinnati Zoo is working to reintroduce critically endangered American burying beetles to their former habitats? Learn more from Team Leader, Mandy P, who is leading the way! 

Mark Fisher, Cincinnati Zoo

Mark Fisher and our hosts talk going green, LED lights, Yoda and baseball in this new podcast episode! We're taking you behind the scenes at the Zoo and telling you all of our secrets on being the Greenest Zoo in America®! 

Terri Roth, Cincinnati Zoo

Rhino expert Terri Roth is teaching us all about her work with the Zoo's CREW to Save Species with Science® on #WorldRhinoDay.