Best Macaws Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 93: Tom Lewis: A Birds Eye View: Macaws. 34:54

5d ago34:54

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Ninety Third episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Tom Lewis of Longleat. ZOOKEEPING 101 would like to welcome you to the birds eye view. A chance to see into the world of some our amazing feathery species and the incredible people who care, enhance and preserve these amazing species. This is an opportunity to get a closer look at…

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E109: A Macaw and A Blue Jay Walk Into a Bar 59:43

22d ago59:43

59:43

Welcome back to the continuation of our conversation with Jami, The Neurodivergent Nurse. The three of us get into some conversations about the state of public health, including raw milk and whether or not it's controversial to use a haunted wheelchair for a Halloween costume. The current Federal government is making things feel very dark - so hope…

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Veterinary shorts - The tubed macaw 5:34

30d ago5:34

5:34

A young bird getting playful with his feeding equipment.By Dr. Sarah

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Episode 253 - Ego, Influence, and Extreme Ownership 58:15

1d ago58:15

58:15

With Ari out conferencing in Tennessee, Chris is joined by fellow NEI'er Adam Geltz to talk about their takeaways from Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babbin. They chat about the importance of recognizing when your ego gets in the way of making decisions that are best for the team, how vulnerability and…

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E112: No Kings on Presidents Day 1:17

1d ago1:17

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Hi folks - we are abstaining from releasing a new episode this week in solidarity with the No Kings on Presidents Day Protests. But - instead of listening a new one from us this week, call your federal representatives at 202-224-3121 and let your senators and congressmembers know exactly what matters to you and KEEP calling. It's free to call and y…

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Episode 252: Accelerate Your Growth Arc (with Adam Geltz and Shay Gruman, Natural Encounters, Inc.) 44:00

9d ago44:00

44:00

With Chris busy teaching at NEI's Professional Contemporary Animal Training and Management Workshop, Ari gets some coworker support and is joined by special co-host Adam Geltz and returning guest Shay Gruman! The three talk about how they've each been working on their personal and professional growth outside of NEI, reflecting on how breaking goals…

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E111: A Second Chance To Fight A Priest 1:08:36

8d ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Enjoy this Re-Release of our original Episode 9 - an episode where we plot revenge against a really really old Catholic Bishop. Tune in to find out what that means and don't worry - we'll be back next week with a brand new series of hot takes and progress reports on our newest segment - Don't Learn it From a Trad Wife! Remember to follow us on Inst…

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Episode 92: Paul Rose: A Birds Eye View: The Flamingo. 49:20

12d ago49:20

49:20

Ninety Second episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Dr Paul Rose. ZOOKEEPING 101 would like to welcome you to the birds eye view. A chance to see into the world of some our amazing feathery species and the incredible people who care, enhance and preserve these amazing species. This is an opportunity to get a closer look at Flaming…

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Episode 251: If All You Do Is Grind, When Do You Have Time To Improve? (with Ryan Cartlidge, Animal Training Academy) 1:16:00

16d ago1:16:00

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Chris is joined by fellow podcaster and all around amazing Kiwi, Ryan Cartlidge, founder of Animal Training Academy! Ryan chats about how a desire for better work-life balance led to exploring non-zoo jobs beyond consulting, how a friend with a recording studio led to ATA's first online course, why it's important for people in the field to "keep th…

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E110: Fuck You, Fire Me 49:04

16d ago49:04

49:04

Welcome back folks it's been yet another freaky weeky but don't worry because Garet & Katie have been putting their brains to work to figure out a way to help build community joy with our little anklet gang here - and it's going to start with a new segment we're going to be adding called Don't Learn It From A Trad Wife - where K&G teach you how to …

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Episode 91: Georgia Gotts: A Birds Eye View: The Penguin. 32:03

19d ago32:03

32:03

Ninety First episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Georgia Gotts of Jersey Zoo. ZOOKEEPING 101 would like to welcome you to the birds eye view. A chance to see into the world of some our amazing feathery species and the incredible people who care, enhance and preserve these amazing species. This is an opportunity to get a closer l…

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Episode 250: From Timid Fans to Lifelong Friends (with Ken Ramirez, Steve Martin, Susan Friedman, and Tim Sullivan) 1:51:14

23d ago1:51:14

1:51:14

HAPPY 250TH EPISODE, TEC TALK! To celebrate this fun landmark, Ari and Chris are joined by four amazing people who've had a huge impact on us and our field: Ken Ramirez (Karen Pryor Clicker Training), Steve Martin (Natural Encounters, Inc.), Susan Friedman (Behavior Works), and Tim Sullivan (Brookfield Zoo Chicago)! Our guests talk about how they a…

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Episode 90: Joanne Rudd: Registrars. 46:10

26d ago46:10

46:10

Nintieth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Joanne Rudd. ZOOKEEPING 101 is proud to introduce the world of registrars within our zoo's. The diversity of roles within our community is strong and with some amazing people such as Jo who in this episode lets us come within their journey and explore the world of the registrar. Enjoy…

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Episode 249: The Uses and Limits of Anthropomorphism (with Katy Kocisko, Center for Great Apes) 48:31

30d ago48:31

48:31

Ya'll know the drill by now: you send us an email, you get invited to be on the podcast, and as a result we get to hang out with Katy Kocisko (not Kocinko, Chris), orangutan caretaker at The Center for Great Apes! Katy shares how a school field trip lead to her first internship and full time job at Bearizona Wildlife Park (where she first met the N…

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E108: Building Community Joy 1:00:12

29d ago1:00:12

1:00:12

We know this is a really terrible week for everyone - even the folks who are currently celebrating. At the time we recorded this week's episode, the new president had not yet been sworn in, but you can hear in our voices we expected a lot of things to happen - some of which already have. But we're here, and we're glad you are, too. So this week, Ka…

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Episode 89: Nature's Safe with Tullis Matson and Debbie Rolmanis. 53:18

1M ago53:18

53:18

Eighty Ninth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Nature's Safe with Tullis Matson and Debbie Rolmanis. ZOOKEEPING 101 is proud to introduce Nature's Safe with Tullis Matson and Debbie Rolmanis. What a pleasure to have on such innovative, passionate and humble but truly revolutionary individuals in Tullis and Debbie representing …

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Episode 248: Off the Cuff (with Susan Friedman, Behavior Works) 26:48

1M ago26:48

26:48

Boy oh boy, did life decide to life all over us today! Today we had a fun recording planned with the amazing Dr Susan Friedman, founder of Behavior Works... and then a surprise USDA inspection stole Ari away from us and threw everything into a tizzy! Chris did get a bit of time to chat with Susan, and though we decided to push our planned recording…

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E107: Steamy Vents 1:08:26

1M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

Welcome back for another exhilarating peek into the life and times of Katie & Garet and...we're hanging on for dear life, folks. But don't worry, after reviewing how we're managing burnout in our personal lives and some developments on the Farm for Patreon, we dive into a recap of the Curious Case of Natalia Grace - the final chapter! We talk about…

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Episode 88: Tina Rowtcliff: Canines of the World - The Maned Wolf. 45:16

1M ago45:16

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Eighty Eighth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Tina Rowtcliff of Exmoor Zoo. ZOOKEEPING 101 is proud to introduce Canines of the world: The Maned Wolf. This is an opportunity to hear about an amazing journey along with a zookeepers passion and love for an amazing species the maned wolf. Enjoy the podcast episode and please fo…

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Episode 247: Yay, Let's Talk About Grief! 36:04

1M ago36:04

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Ari and Chris are back together to talk about everyone's favorite topic in the professional animal care world: dealing with the grief following the loss of an animal in your care. We share some great advice from others, some old attitudes that we think aren't helpful , and some excellent resources to help all of us deal with the worst part of our j…

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E106: Why So Serious? 50:55

1M ago50:55

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! It's a new year and we're the same freaks we were a few weeks ago, so don't worry! In addition to the Patreon content including a recap of how to induce chicken blood feuds into any family farm dynamic, the ladies dive into New Years' traditions and how they're approaching resolutions in this new season of life where they're both ju…

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Episode 87: James Page: Canines of the World - The Wolf. 44:32

2M ago44:32

44:32

Eighty Seventh episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to James Page of Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park. ZOOKEEPING 101 is proud to introduce Canines of the world: The Wolf. This is an opportunity to hear about an amazing journey along with a zookeepers passion and love for an amazing species the wolf. Enjoy the podcast episode and plea…

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Episode 246: All the NEI Stuff and Things Coming in 2025! 18:15

2M ago18:15

18:15

With Chris channeling the year our show was born by being knocked out by COVID, Ari takes the helm for the first podcast episode of the year to chat about all the new webinar, online course, and workshop offerings that NEI has on the books for 2025. Come hang out with us, it'll be a blast! If you have a shout-out you’d like us to share, a question …

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E105: Rot Girl Winter 41:35

2M ago41:35

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This week, Katie & Garet dive into Katie's current hyperfixation - the 90 Day Fiance franchise and how lately, Katie's favorite Girl Rot activity is watching "Before the 90 Days" for the first time, starting with season 1. We discuss the health - or not so healthy - aspects of reality TV in general and dating shows in particular - including some di…

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Episode 86: Callan Edwards: Canines of the World - Bush dog. 39:51

2M ago39:51

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Eighty Sixth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Callan Edwards. ZOOKEEPING 101 is proud to introduce Canines of the world: Bush dog. This is an opportunity to hear about an amazing journey along with a zookeepers passion and love for an amazing species the bush dog. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 thr…

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Episode 245: You're Doing It! You're Living Your Dream!! (with Lacey Zeno, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium) 1:01:39

2M ago1:01:39

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Ari and Chris are excited to be joined by former NEI'er, secret payroll lover, and reluctant extrovert Lacey Zeno, Curator of Ambassador Animals at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium! Lacey talks about the path that took her from dog training and vet school prep to being Ari's roommate in Dallas (thanks, Amy Robinson!), achieving her goals of working wi…

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E104: Making Spirits Rise 1:08:26

2M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

Happy Holidays from the Ankle High crew! This week after reviewing Katie's skincare routine on our Patreon Extended Episode, we dive into some local podcasting drama and how far is too far when trolling some people you don't like? We also discuss emotional dysregulation as seen in our favorite (?) reality TV stars. If you want ad free, extended, an…

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Parrot SOS: Diet, First Aid, Plucking, and the Secrets to a Healthier Bird 2:46:05

2M ago2:46:05

2:46:05

In this episode, we dive into the essential tips every bird owner needs to know. From quick first-aid steps for emergencies to understanding the root causes of feather plucking, we cover it all with Dr. Octavio. Learn how to optimize your parrot’s diet with the right balance and discover the importance of sunlight and probiotics for their well-bein…

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Episode 244: ....Why Don't We Try It Now? (with Emma Pearce, Hamilton Zoo) 45:23

2M ago45:23

45:23

Thanks to the magic of technology, Chris is joined from the other side of planet Earth by Emma Pearce, Carnivore Keeper and Animal Training Coordinator at Hamilton Zoo in New Zealand! Emma shares her journey through the animal care field in Australasia (including a brief detour into biosecurity), what it's like to be an "animal training committee o…

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E103: If You Have A Bean... 40:43

2M ago40:43

40:43

Welcome to the continuation of the UHC "Adjuster" saga because now we know who Luigi Mangione is and we're not mad about it. We also discuss the case of Brianna Boston, a Florida mom of two who has now been charged with domestic terrorism for saying "delay, deny, depose" over the phone to a case manager at Blue Cross Blue Shield who was denying her…

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Episode 85: Laura Graham: Registrars. 48:41

2M ago48:41

48:41

Eighty fifth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Laura Graham. ZOOKEEPING 101 is proud to introduce the world of registrars within our zoo's. The diversity of roles within our community is strong and with some amazing people such as Laura who in this episode lets us come within their journey and explore the world of the registra…

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The geriatric pet 16:33

2M ago16:33

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A brief description of what to expect and watch out for when our pets become seniors.By Dr. Sarah

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Episode 243: Pursue Your Joy AND Leave Room To Pivot (with Stu Levine, Elevating Impact Consulting) 51:58

2M ago51:58

51:58

We're excited to be joined by one of Chris' earliest mentors in the professional animal care world, Stu Levine! Stu crushes decades of amazing experiences into less than an hour to talk about being a part of the original "Florida NEI" team that moved Steve and the company from its former home base of Minnesota, the joy of eating lunch with a baboon…

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E102: A $10,000 Reward For Your Thoughts 1:03:48

2M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

We start off this week's episode discussing the news that is dominating the headlines and the internet ever since about 9am last Thursday when the CEO of mega-giant US healthcare insurance company United Health Care (UHC) was assassinated by some random guy on a bike. We discuss the difficulties in healthcare and US health insurance as we've discus…

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Episode 84: Ryan Berry: Registrars. 49:45

2M ago49:45

49:45

Eighty fourth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Ryan Berry. ZOOKEEPING 101 is proud to introduce the world of registrars within our zoo's. The diversity of roles within our community is strong and with some amazing people such as Ryan who in this episode lets us come within their journey and explore the world of the registrar.…

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Episode 242: At the "Chlorine-Splattered Pants" Stage, You're No Longer A Visitor (with Jon Rossi, The Rossifari Podcast) 49:53

3M ago49:53

49:53

Coming back to the show for his first full-episode guest spot, Ari and Chris welcome Jon Rossi to the show! Jon talks about how his world shutting down in 2020 led to the creation of the Rossifari Podcast, his adventures getting to meet the various members of the NEI crew, how a silly joke gone too far got NEI's Amy Fennell killed (spoiler alert: s…

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E101: Asylum Hair 56:57

3M ago56:57

56:57

Welcome to the new and improved (?) Season 2 of The Bar is Ankle High - we're back and as tired as ever with this episode where we discuss how things have been going for two ladies with ADHD who are trying to plan a wedding and start a farm business while still maintaining all the other responsibilities and relationships we've had up to this point.…

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Episode 83: Liz Ball: Registrars. 48:31

3M ago48:31

48:31

Eighty third episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Liz Ball. ZOOKEEPING 101 is proud to introduce the world of registrars within our zoo's. The diversity of roles within our community is strong and with some amazing people such as Liz who in this episode lets us come within their journey and explore the world of the registrar. Enj…

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Episode 241: You Might Fall... But What If You Fly? (with Megan Geddes, Taronga Zoo) 53:43

3M ago53:43

53:43

We are excited for the triumphant return of one of our favorite people (and earlier podcast guests), Megan Geddes! Megan catches us up on her post-NEI life in Australia (where she's currently a Senior Trainer at Taronga Zoo), reminisces about preparing the perfect outfit for her NEI phone interview, quizzes us on our knowledge of Aussie slang, disc…

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Episode 82: Dave Beeston: Legends within the Industry. 49:03

3M ago49:03

49:03

Eighty second episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Dave Beeston. Someone who has lived and breathed this industry for decades and continues to fly the flag for zookeepers. What a true pleasure to talk about the past, present and future of the community we live in and hear all his stories throughout his journey. Enjoy the podcast …

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Episode 240: When Everyone You Look Up To Says "Read A Book," You Read A Book (with Kaitlyn Wiktor, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium) 1:02:19

3M ago1:02:19

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Ari and Chris are excited for the return of Kait Wiktor, Manager of Animal Behavior and Wellbeing at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium! Kait joins us to talk about her recent adventures through all things "Crucial": the resources and certification programs from Crucial Learning, the organization behind our favorite professional (and personal) d…

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Improving Quality of Life through Palliative Care 32:03

3M ago32:03

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No one is ever ready to hear that they have a life-changing diagnosis. For patients and families, this news brings a whirlwind of emotions, fears, and uncertainties. This is especially true for patients who are diagnosed with lung diseases that can make it difficult to breathe, profoundly affecting daily life and leading to significant physical and…

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Episode 81: Douglas Richardson: Legends within the Industry. 52:40

3M ago52:40

52:40

Eighty First episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Douglas Richardson. Someone who has lived and breathed this industry for decades and continues to fly the flag for zookeepers. What a true pleasure to talk about the past, present and future of the community we live in and hear all his stories throughout his journey. Enjoy the pod…

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Episode 239: THE BEE IS ALIVE?!?!? (with Morgan Belle, Disney's Animals, Science, and Environment) 49:38

3M ago49:38

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A biologist? At Disney?? That's right, it's the return of Morgan Belle, Conservation Programs Manager with Disney's Animals, Science, and Environment! After a brief recap of her history in the field, Morgan chats about life as "everyone's 'bug lady'", the (somewhat controversial) difference between bugs and insects, how improv classes were the scar…

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Episode 80: Ian Turner: Legends within the Industry. 46:19

3M ago46:19

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Eightieth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Ian Turner. Someone who has lived and breathed this industry for decades and continues to fly the flag for zookeepers. What a true pleasure to talk about the past, present and future of the community we live in and hear all his stories throughout his journey. Enjoy the podcast episod…

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Episode 238: What If the Rabbits Just Decided to Be Held? (with Nicky Plaskitt, Shaping Behaviour) 59:33

4M ago59:33

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Ari and Chris are joined by one of their favorite Brits, Shaping Behaviour founder Nicky Plaskitt! Nicky chats with us about her path from zookeeper to zoo training consultant, the importance of not being risk-averse, the unexpected academic audiences that her company has connected her too, the importance of establishing and maintaining an online f…

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Veterinary shorts - Blister beetle 9:57

4M ago9:57

9:57

An interesting little critter causing a whole lot of problems.By Dr. Sarah

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Parvo 9:12

4M ago9:12

9:12

A discussion on parvo and it's devastating effects.By Dr. Sarah

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Episode 79: John Partridge: Legends within the Industry. 49:14

4M ago49:14

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Seventy Ninth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to John Partridge. Someone who has lived and breathed this industry for decades and continues to fly the flag for zookeepers. What a true pleasure to talk about the past, present and future of the community we live in and hear all his stories throughout his journey. Enjoy the podcas…