49. The Diary of a Zoo CEO (with David Field)
06/06/22 • 60 min
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This week we are coming to you live from Edinburgh Zoo as Jack sits down for a chat with the CEO of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, David Field! This organisation runs both Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park, so the pair delve into what it means to be a good zoo and how the RZSS is making sure that it is creating an inclusive and educational space which encourages visitors to love, value and ultimately want to protect nature!
The duo also discuss some of the conservation moments which have really inspired David; his chimpanzee friend Koko; and his work with the Zoological Society of East Anglia, Zoological Society of London, Whipsnade Zoo and Dublin Zoo!
Finally, the pair talk about some of David's favourite under-appreciated zoo species and how the RZSS is going to help reverse the decline of at least 50 species within the next decade!
Useful Links:
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast !
Learn more about The RZSS: https://www.rzss.org.uk/
Visit ZOOdle, the RZSS Learning Website: https://learning.rzss.org.uk
Follow the RZSS on Twitter: @RZSS, @HighlandWPark, & @EdinburghZoo
Follow the RZSS on Instagram: @RZSSofficial, @HighlandWPark, & @EdinburghZoo
Music Credits:
"Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Savannah (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4323-savannah-sketch- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
This week we are coming to you live from Edinburgh Zoo as Jack sits down for a chat with the CEO of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, David Field! This organisation runs both Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park, so the pair delve into what it means to be a good zoo and how the RZSS is making sure that it is creating an inclusive and educational space which encourages visitors to love, value and ultimately want to protect nature!
The duo also discuss some of the conservation moments which have really inspired David; his chimpanzee friend Koko; and his work with the Zoological Society of East Anglia, Zoological Society of London, Whipsnade Zoo and Dublin Zoo!
Finally, the pair talk about some of David's favourite under-appreciated zoo species and how the RZSS is going to help reverse the decline of at least 50 species within the next decade!
Useful Links:
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast !
Learn more about The RZSS: https://www.rzss.org.uk/
Visit ZOOdle, the RZSS Learning Website: https://learning.rzss.org.uk
Follow the RZSS on Twitter: @RZSS, @HighlandWPark, & @EdinburghZoo
Follow the RZSS on Instagram: @RZSSofficial, @HighlandWPark, & @EdinburghZoo
Music Credits:
"Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Savannah (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4323-savannah-sketch- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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48. The Weird & Wonderful Animals of Chester Zoo! (with Felix Rowan-Young)
Felix Rowan-Young is back! This week he joins Jack to discuss the incredible work of the Chester Zoo Youth Board! As well as that, the pair chat about some of the weird and wonderful animals of Chester Zoo. Felix is a huge fan of the bizarre and under-appreciated, so he takes the time to highlight the Lake Titicaca Frog, Emerald Jewel Wasps, Caecilians, Tequila Split Fins, Achoques Salamanders, and Partula Snails! It doesn’t get much stranger than these incredible creatures!
Also, don’t forget that this is the second part of a two part special! Last week Felix was here discussing the amazing world of Forest Schools. Make sure and check that out if you haven’t already!
Useful Links:
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @PangolinPodcast
Follow Felix on Twitter: @felixrowanyoung
Learn more about Chester Zoo: https://www.chesterzoo.org/
Learn more about the Chester Zoo Youth Board: https://www.chesterzoo.org/corporate-information/governance/chester-zoo-youth-board/
You can contact the Chester Zoo Youth Board by emailing: [email protected]
You can learn more about the Chester Zoo Youth Board from Connor Davies in Episode 40!
Music Credits:
"Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Savannah (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4323-savannah-sketch- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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ReZOO #9: ZSL London Zoo (Part 1)
Welcome back to ReZOO - the Zoo Review Podcast! Today Jack and Jodi are talking about the oldest scientific zoo in the world, the one and only ZSL London Zoo! Home to just about 15,000 animals, this zoo is overflowing with fantastic history, incredible species, and Harry Styles music video sets. This episode covers everything up to and including, our lunch break, so we discuss the following:
🦜 First Impressions
🐻 Reptile House
🦧 Hunting Dogs
🦒 Okapi/Giraffe/Zebra
🦏 Hippos
🦥 Lemurs
🦜 Night Life (Giant rats, aye-aye, bushbabies, loris, potto)
🐻 Rainforest Life (Sloth, Tamandua, Fruit bats, Golden headed lion tamarins, Coppery titi monkey)
🦒 Meerkats
🦏 Otters
🦥 Lunch
London Zoo really made it's mark on us, so please make sure and tune back in next time for our final thoughts!
Make sure to follow the show on Social Media to keep up to date with our latest news! We can be found on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin. Just search for @PangolinPodcast or 'Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast'!
Learn more about ZSL London Zoo at: https://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo
Music Credits
Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun
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