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

March 15, 2026 53 mins

The One Hundred and Fiftieth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to the world of animals which simply would not be in existence without zoo's.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is very excited to dive into the world of animals which have experienced situations nearly putting them upon the list of extinction, and yet have defied the odds with the aid and support of some of our best zoo's worldwide. For this episode we dive into the wo...

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The One Hundred and Forty Ninth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to the world of animals which simply would not be in existence without zoo's.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is very excited to dive into the world of animals which have experienced situations nearly putting them upon the list of extinction, and yet have defied the odds with the aid and support of some of our best zoo's worldwide. For this episode we dive into the...

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The One Hundred and Forty Eighth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to the world of animals which simply would not be in existence without zoo's.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is very excited to dive into the world of animals which have experienced situations nearly putting them upon the list of extinction, and yet have defied the odds with the aid and support of some of our best zoo's worldwide. For this episode we dive into th...

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The One Hundred and Forty Seventh episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to  PJ Beaven from Zoo Fit.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is undergoing an in depth look into mental health, burnout and self care within the zookeeping field. It is an opportunity to hear experiences gather opinions from within on such a large topic in the modern day with one simple thing made clear - we are all in this together and you are not alone. PJ Beave...

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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 the Native Species with Jonathan McLoughlin

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 Forty Sixth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Dr Kimberley Pope and 1Life Connected.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is undergoing an in depth look into mental health, burnout and self care within the zookeeping field. It is an opportunity to hear experiences gather opinions from within on such a large topic in the modern day with one simple thing made clear - we are all in this together and you are not alo...

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The One Hundred and Forty Fifth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Shannon McKinney from Graze: Growing Resiliency for Aquarium and Zoo Employees.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is undergoing an in depth look into mental health, burnout and self care within the zookeeping field. It is an opportunity to hear experiences gather opinions from within on such a large topic in the modern day with one simple thing made clear - we are...

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The One Hundred and Forty Fourth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Lizzie Grindey from Peak Wildlife Park.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is under going an in depth look into mental health, burnout and self care within the zookeeping field. It is an opportunity to hear experiences gather opinions from within on such a large topic in the modern day with one simple thing made clear - we are all in this together and you are not ...

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The One Hundred and Forty Third episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Will Shortridge from Jimmys Farm and Wildlife Park.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking an exciting exploration into the world of the unique moves throughout our industry of some truly amazing species. Our Zoos and Aquariums do remarkable work transferring species all across the globe, but some are just another level of stress, excitement and intrigue. Com...

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The One Hundred and Forty Second episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Tammy Batson from San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking an exciting exploration into the world of the unique moves throughout our industry of some truly amazing species. Our Zoos and Aquariums do remarkable work transferring species all across the globe, but some are just another level of stress, excitement and intrigue. Com...

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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 the Orangutan with Jonathan McLoughlin

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 Forty First episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Jonny Rudd formerly of Birmingham Sealife.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking an exciting exploration into the world of the unique moves throughout our industry of some truly amazing species. Our Zoos and Aquariums do remarkable work transferring species all across the globe, but some are just another level of stress, excitement and intrigue. Come along f...

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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 5.

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 epi...

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The One Hundred and Fortieth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Holly Hodgson - Webb from Chester Zoo.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking an exciting exploration into the world of the unique moves throughout our industry of some truly amazing species. Our Zoos and Aquariums do remarkable work transferring species all across the globe, but some are just another level of stress, excitement and intrigue. Come along for the ...

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The One Hundred and Thirty Ninth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Scott Nowers from Twycross Zoo.

ZOOKEEPING 101 would like to welcome you to The world of the Great Ape (YES WE FINALLY GOT THE FINAL PIECE OF THE PUZZLE AND THE FINAL GREAT APE). A chance to see into the world of the awe inspiring Great Apes and the incredible people who care, enhance and preserve these amazing species. This is an opportunity t...

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The One Hundred and Thirty Eighth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Lucy Teuten from Chessington world of Adventures.

ZOOKEEPING 101 ventures into the world of the rodents and some of the largest in the planet. We move onto the 3rd largest on the planet being the porcupine. Join us as we learn all about them along with the journey through the community from Lucy.

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The One Hundred and Thirty Seven episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Leah Layhe from All Things Wild.

ZOOKEEPING 101 ventures into the world of the rodents and some of the largest in the planet. We move onto the 2nd largest on the planet being the Beaver. Join us as we learn all about them along with the journey through the community from Leah.

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The One Hundred and Thirty Six episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Neil Cook from Beale Wildlife Park.

ZOOKEEPING 101 ventures into the world of the rodents and some of the largest in the planet. We begin at the very top with the largest on the planet being the Capybara from South America. Join us as we learn all about them along with the journey through the community from Neil.

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The One Hundred and Thirty Fifth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Hayley Dollimore from Cotswold Wildlife Park.

ZOOKEEPING 101 is proud to represent an array of topics and areas within the community. We dive this month into the world of the Xenarthra family. Such a unique family and one we are excited to share with yourselves. This week Hayley takes us on the journey of the Tamandua and yet another family mem...

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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 the lion with Jonathan McLoughlin

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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