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Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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.
Episodes
Cincinnati Zoo TalesDarcee Beckner, Cincinnati Zoo
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…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesBrian Jorg, Cincinnati Zoo
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…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesRenee Carpenter, Cincinnati Zoo
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…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesMegan Philpott, Ph.D, Cincinnati Zoo
When you think about conservation, you probably think about saving animals. However, did you know the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has a Plant Research…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesHappy 7th Birthday, Fiona!
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…
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Cody Sowers, Cincinnati Zoo
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…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesNew Sumatran Rhino Calf Born
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…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesElephant Moves with Cincinnati Zoo and Dublin Zoo
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?…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesTara Lay & Anthony Stenger
Anthony Stenger joins Cincinnati Zoo's Tara Lay to talk about their work with the Texas Lobo Coalition and wolf recovery programs!
Cincinnati Zoo TalesIan Zeglin, Greenacres Foundation
Ian, Manager of Garden Operations at Greenacres Foundation, teaches us about farming and the importance of locally grown food in this new episode of Cincinnati…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesMark and Jenna, Cincinnati Zoo
Spooky season is almost over and podcast hosts Mark and Jenna are back to teach you about vultures! This episode is full of fun facts about these amazing…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesKelli Walker, Cincinnati Zoo
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…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesJenna Lamping, Cincinnati Zoo
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…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesDr. Jess Heinz, Cincinnati Zoo
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…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesMichelle Griesinger, Cincinnati Zoo
Keeper Michelle teaches us about the important and complex work she is doing with flower beetles and other insects!
Cincinnati Zoo TalesLindsey Vansandt
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…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesFritz’s First Birthday
Fritz's keepers recap the little hippo's first birthday party at Hippo Cove and discuss all the behind-the-scenes moments!
Cincinnati Zoo TalesShaina Gerber and Liz Unkraut, Cincinnati Zoo
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…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesDr Leno Davis, Bahamas National Trust
Dr. Davis strengthens formal science with local perspectives to achieve conservation success! Learn more about his work on conservation issues in the Bahamas.
Cincinnati Zoo TalesMark Muthersbaugh, Cincinnati Zoo
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!
Cincinnati Zoo TalesNhy Aire, Zoo Academy
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.
Cincinnati Zoo TalesMaggie Dwire, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Learn more from Maggie Dwire on what is being done to help save the Mexican wolf. Though coming perilously close to extinction, with the help of the Endangered…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesApril Pitman, Cincinnati Zoo
We're talking with April, the senior insect keeper, who helped the Cincinnati Zoo become the first Zoo on record to take the blue feigning-death beetle from…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesZach Niswonger, Cincinnati Zoo
Did you know that when you book a behind-the-scenes tour at the Cincinnati Zoo, 50% of all the proceeds go back to conservation efforts around the world? Learn…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesDr. Varun Goswami & Dr. Divya Vasudev, Conservation Initiatives
The Cincinnati Zoo partners with Dr. Varun Goswami & Dr. Divya Vasudev & Conservation Initiatives to help save elephants in the wild! Learn more about their…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesEllen, Sarah & Keri Ann, Cincinnati Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo Keepers Ellen, Keri Ann and Sarah update everyone on Harley and Reggie's flight success stories! Harley is a blue and gold macaw who came to the…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesPaul K and Tosh D, Cincinnati Zoo
Senior Horticulturists Paul & Tosh chat about their favorite plants, early blooms this year and more in this new episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales!
Cincinnati Zoo TalesDr. Jess Heinz, Cincinnati Zoo
Get an inside look into what it's like to be a vet at the Cincinnati Zoo with Dr. Jess in this new episode!
Cincinnati Zoo TalesMairead Kennedy, CREW
The Cincinnati Zoo is known for its conservation work, but did you know that includes efforts to save endangered plants as well as animals? Learn more from…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesJen Moormeier, Cincinnati Zoo
Volunteer Enrichment Committee leader, Jen, tells us some of her favorite animal enrichment she's made over the years at the Cincinnati Zoo!
Cincinnati Zoo TalesHappy 6th Birthday Fiona!
Happy Birthday, Fiona! Fiona's keepers answer all of your questions about the birthday girl!
Cincinnati Zoo TalesJanell Duvall, Cincinnati Zoo
Today on Cincinnati Zoo Tales, we're talking to Veterinary Technician Janell D. about her work to keep the animals at the Zoo healthy!
Cincinnati Zoo TalesColleen Adams, Cincinnati Zoo
Isla the tamandua is due any day now and Senior Keeper Colleen talks to us about all of the prep and care that goes into having a tamandua pup at the…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesAshley Ashcraft, Cincinnati Zoo
Get the scoop on the gorilla troops at the Cincinnati Zoo and what's being done to save them in the wild. We learn so much in this new episode featuring keeper…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesWendy and Tami, Cincinnati Zoo
Relive keepers Wendy & Tami's recent trip to Africa and hear how the Zoo is directly helping our partners in Africa with coexistence & conservation efforts.
Cincinnati Zoo TalesDave Jenike, Cincinnati Zoo
Dave is here to inspire hope and share stories from his wildlife adventures around the world.
Cincinnati Zoo TalesQ&A with Jenna and Mark
Hosts Jenna and Mark answer questions you've submitted online in this fun new episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales!
Cincinnati Zoo TalesHippo Cove Update: Big Family Reunion
We check in with Mark and Jenna from Hippo Cove to get all the updates about the bloat being reunited!
Cincinnati Zoo TalesAlicia Sampson, Cincinnati Zoo
Head Keeper Alicia Sampson has been working with cheetahs for over a decade. Hear some of the stories from her time caring for cheetah cubs at the Cincinnati…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesLouisa Rispoli, Cincinnati Zoo
We talk to Louisa Rispoli, Ph.D about her conservation work with the rhinos AIRS project and her experience working with Bibi during her pregnancy with Fritz!
Cincinnati Zoo TalesJackie Bray, RAPTOR Inc
Learn more about RAPTOR Inc, a local Cincinnati nonprofit that is dedicated to the conservation of birds of prey through rehabilitation, education, research…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesBaby Hippo Fritz Update
Jenna and Mark discuss everything Fritz! Hear how he got his name and get the latest updates on the new baby hippo in this new episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales.
Cincinnati Zoo TalesHippo Care Team, Cincinnati Zoo
The Hippo Care Team recounts Bibi's secondborn calf and answers many questions about the new baby hippopotamus!
Cincinnati Zoo TalesAngela Hatke, Cincinnati Zoo
The Zoo's Instagram followers submitted questions and Jenna answers them in this new episode with her friend and coworker, Angela!
Cincinnati Zoo TalesErin Carney, Cincinnati Zoo
Senior Keeper Erin Carney introduces us to new tigers Jin & Zero!
Cincinnati Zoo TalesCat Razal, Cincinnati Zoo
Did you know the Cincinnati Zoo has animal behavior scientists who monitor the animals in our care? Learn more Cat Razal's important work with our animal…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesRyan Dumas, Cincinnati Zoo
Our reptile expert Ryan tells us all about turtles and his conservation work to help save them in the wild!
Cincinnati Zoo TalesUpdates from Hippo Cove
Fiona's Mom Bibi is pregnant and due in August! Her keepers Jenna and Mark answer all of your questions about the hippo bloat and how they're getting ready for…
Cincinnati Zoo TalesKelly and Marjorie, Cincinnati Zoo
Hear keepers Kelly and Marjorie talk about caring for black rhinos Seyia, Faru and baby Ajani Joe and learn how you can help critically endangered rhinos in…