ZOOKEEPING 101

ZOOKEEPING 101

This is Zookeeping 101, a zoo keeper podcast with aim to inspire and educate the community by getting the inner voice out there of what we actually do and what it truly takes to be a zoo keeper.

Episodes

October 8, 2025 47 mins

What A true honour to carry on this year long journey into the world of the ABMA and the world of the animal trainer. Welcome to episode 3.

ZOOKEEPING 101 shares many goals and values that the ABMA stand for so very proud to dive in head first to the world of what it takes to be an animal trainer, the resources out there and the community in the ABMA which is there to help. 

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The One Hundred and Twenty Eighth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Ryan Smith from Exmoor Zoo.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is continuing the journey, and this time into the world of foxes. Some of the fluffiest of animals in our zoos and a true crowd pleaser. We look into Fennec fox within this episode alongside Ryan, learning of his journey along the way.

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The One Hundred and Twenty Seventh episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Mandy Lo from Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park.

ZOOKEEPING 101 brings to you the long had question from our guests; Seal or Sea - lion. We go on a journey learning about these amazing pinnipeds and most importantly the journey of some amazing people along the way. For this episode we dive into the world of the seal, with the amazing jo...

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The One Hundred and Twenty Sixth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Tom Wootton from Welsh Mountain Zoo.

ZOOKEEPING 101 brings to you the long had question from our guests; Sea-lion or seal. We go on a journey learning about these amazing pinnipeds and most importantly the journey of some amazing people along the way. For this episode we dive into the world of the sea-lion, with the amazing journey from Tom. 

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What A true honour to continue this year long journey into the world of the DEARADH Zú and the world of the zoo architect. 

This week we go on the journey of breaking the barriers within the community of zoo design creating immersive experiences.

Come along for the journey learning all about this in this episode with  Jonathan McLoughlin, along with what DEARADH Zú can offer the world every 3rd Saturday with a new episode released.

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The One Hundred and Twenty Fifth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Jamie carter from Marwell Wildlife.

ZOOKEEPING 101 brings to you a very different pace of episode. These are some of the most undervalued species with such a story and truly awe inspiring potential for our zoo's to be unlocked being our PIGS. This episode focuses on the Red river hog and how unique and truly incredible they are. Join ZOOKEEPING...

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What A true honour to carry on this year long journey into the world of the ABMA and the world of the animal trainer. Welcome to episode 2.

 

ZOOKEEPING 101 shares many goals and values that the ABMA stand for so very proud to dive in head first to the world of what it takes to be an animal trainer, the resources out there and the community in the ABMA which is there to help. 

 

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The One Hundred and Twenty Fourth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Jay Frankland from Jimmys Farm and Wildlife Park.

ZOOKEEPING 101 brings to you a very different pace of episode. These are some of the most undervalued species with such a story and truly awe inspiring potential for our zoo's to be unlocked being our PIGS. This episode focuses on the Rare breed pigs and how unique and truly incredible they are...

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The One Hundred and Twenty Third episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Fern Brocklesby formerly of Jersey Zoo.

ZOOKEEPING 101 brings to you a very different pace of episode. These are some of the most undervalued species with such a story and truly awe inspiring potential for our zoo's to be unlocked being our PIGS. This episode focuses on the Visayan Warty Pig and how unique and truly incredible it is. Join ZOOKE...

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The One Hundred and Twenty second episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Jade Miner from Chester Zoo.

ZOOKEEPING 101 brings to you a very different pace of episode. These are some of the most undervalued species with such a story and truly awe inspiring potential for our zoo's to be unlocked being our PIGS. This episode focuses on the Babirusa and how unique and truly incredible it is. Join ZOOKEEPING 101 and Jade ...

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What A true honour to begin this year long journey into the world of the DEARADH Zú and the world of the zoo architect. 

ZOOKEEPING 101 shares many goals and values that DEARADH Zú stand for so very proud to dive in head first to the world of what it takes to be an zoo architect, from design, the people involved and the services on offer followed by triumphs and learning. 

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The One Hundred and Twenty First episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Callum Garner from Chester Zoo.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is very excited to explore the world of the rhino. In this episode we explore the black rhino and the true beauty of such an impressive and large animal. While looking into the species we learn about the amazing person involved with this species within our zoos being Callum and what impact this spe...

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What A true honour to begin this year long journey into the world of the ABMA and the world of the animal trainer. 

ZOOKEEPING 101 shares many goals and values that the ABMA stand for so very proud to dive in head first to the world of what it takes to be an animal trainer, the resources out there and the community in the ABMA which is there to help. 

Come along for the journey learning all about in this episode Heather Samper's jo...

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The One Hundred and Twentieth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Molly Ruder of The Watatunga Wildlife Reserve.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is very excited to explore the world of the rhino. In this episode we explore the asian rhino and the true beauty of such an impressive and large animal. While looking into the species we learn about the amazing person involved with this species within our zoos being Molly and what impa...

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The One Hundred and Ninteenth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Leah Russell from Longleat.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is very excited to explore the world of the rhino. In this episode we explore the white rhino and the true beauty of such an impressive and large animal. While looking into the species we learn about the amazing person involved with this species within our zoos being Leah and what impact this species has ...

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The One Hundred and Seventeenth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Ryan Baines from Longleat.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking you into the world of the unsung heroes and awe inspiring species from Africa who maybe sometimes don't get as large a voice as they should. This week we look into the world of the Hyena and all that make it truly amazing. Alongside this we retrace the journey and stories along the way of Ryan ...

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The One Hundred and Eighteenth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Caleb Hall from Longleat

ZOOKEEPING 101 would like to welcome you to the world of the BIG cats. A chance to see into the world of the awe inspiring Cats and the incredible people who care, enhance and preserve these amazing species. This is an opportunity to get a closer look at the Lion from a safari angle, what it takes to work with them in a z...

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The One Hundred and Sixteenth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Gareth Davies from The Bristol Zoo Project.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking you into the world of the unsung heroes and awe inspiring species from Africa who maybe sometimes don't get as large a voice as they should. This week we look into the world of the Gelada "Baboon" and all that make it truly amazing. Alongside this we retrace the journey and stori...

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The One Hundred and Fifteenth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Thomas Adams from Longleat.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking you into the world of the unsung heroes and awe inspiring species from Africa who maybe sometimes don't get as large a voice as they should. This week we look into the world of the ostrich and all that make it truly amazing. Alongside this we retrace the journey and stories along the way of Thom...

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The One Hundred and Fourteenth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Tom Morath from the Hawk Conservancy.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking you into the world of the unsung heroes and awe inspiring species from Africa who maybe sometimes don't get as large a voice as they should. This week we look into the world of the white headed vulture and all that make it truly amazing. Alongside this we retrace the journey and stori...

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