Cincinnati Zoo Tales

This episode features an interview with Jenna Lamping, a reptile keeper at the Cincinnati Zoo, discussing her background and the Galapagos tortoises.

This episode features an interview with senior trainer Andy Haugen from the Cincinnati Zoo's Cat Ambassador program, discussing cheetah conservation, animal training, and recent program updates.

The hosts celebrate Fritz the hippo's second birthday at the Cincinnati Zoo, sharing fun facts about his birth on National Watermelon Day and reminiscing about his first birthday party.

This episode discusses a breakthrough in EEHV vaccination for elephants at the Cincinnati Zoo, featuring interviews with the zoological manager and director of animal health.

This episode features an interview with two members of the Cincinnati Zoo's commissary team discussing their career paths and the behind-the-scenes work of preparing food for the animals.

The Cincinnati Zoo's gorilla care team provides an update on the new baby gorilla named Mboka, discussing the naming process and the significance behind it.

This episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales features an interview with keeper Amber Leuenberger about vampire bats, aiming to dispel negative stigmas and educate listeners about these misunderstood animals.

This episode features an interview with leaders from Cincinnati Animal CARE discussing their backgrounds in animal sheltering, the challenges of compassion fatigue and burnout, and their roles in humane care.

This episode features an interview with Megan Philpott, a conservation scientist at the Cincinnati Zoo's Center for Research of Endangered Wildlife, discussing her career journey from fashion design to plant science.

A kid-friendly episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales featuring 4-year-old animal expert Lincoln discussing favorite animals like aye-ayes and snakes with zoo staff.

This episode features an interview with senior zookeeper Renee Carpenter about her work with okapis at the Cincinnati Zoo's VELT facility and her journey into animal care.

The hosts provide updates on the hippos at Cincinnati Zoo, focusing on Fritz's third birthday and his development.

Zoo keepers Jenna and Mark discuss the new baby Lesser Kudu named Maisie at the Cincinnati Zoo, covering antelope characteristics and her upcoming introduction to the savanna habitat.

This episode features veterinarians Dr.

Jenna and Mark from the Cincinnati Zoo discuss educational paths and personal experiences for becoming a zookeeper, answering listener questions about college majors and career advice.

This episode features an interview with Amanda Schauer from the Cincinnati Zoo's insect team, discussing cockroaches to debunk common myths and highlight their positive aspects.

This episode features an interview with Steve Foltz, Director of Horticulture at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, discussing their massive annual plant display and horticultural projects.

The Cincinnati Zoo Tales podcast hosts interview animal ambassador team keepers about Marshmallow, a rescued baby skunk, discussing his journey and their roles at the zoo.

This episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales debunks myths about rats being spooky animals, featuring trainer Carrie Ann Bollerjack and her rats to highlight their positive qualities.

The Cincinnati Zoo Tales podcast celebrates Fiona the hippo's ninth birthday with zoo staff sharing updates, memories, and discussing her popularity compared to other hippos like Mars.

This episode features an interview with head keeper Tara Lay about the Cincinnati Zoo's new Bear Ridge habitat and the natural history and personalities of its two black bears.

This episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales features an interview with zoo experts discussing box turtles, their natural history, and a conservation story involving the zoo.

This episode provides an update on Gladys the gorilla's pregnancy at the Cincinnati Zoo, featuring interviews with primate care team members Shana Baker and Grace Molloy about gorilla care and zoo animal changes.

This episode celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Cincinnati Zoo with director Thane Maynard discussing the zoo's history, changes, and upcoming events like the Bear Ridge exhibit.

This episode introduces Dave Jenneke, the new director of the Cincinnati Zoo, discussing his background in education and his vision for leading the institution.

Two Cincinnati Zoo keepers discuss their work with meerkats, focusing on their long-term care and personal connection to these animals.

This episode features an interview with sustainability project managers at the Cincinnati Zoo discussing their roles, backgrounds, and the zoo's environmental initiatives.

This episode features zoo staff discussing their trip to Costa Rica to learn about sloths and their conservation work.

This episode features an interview with zookeepers Wendy Rice and Carly Reiber discussing their work at the Cincinnati Zoo's new Simang Point habitat, covering topics like primate care, career paths, and diverse animal species.

This episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales features an interview with Jaron Orwig, Senior Manager of Conservation Leadership, discussing the zoo's partnership with local communities in Kenya and her personal connection to conservation work.

Cincinnati Zoo staff from different departments share their experiences and roles before discussing a conservation trip to Thailand focused on elephant conservation.

This episode celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, discussing its history, upcoming events, and changes over the years.

This episode celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Cincinnati Zoo's Zoo Academy, featuring interviews with graduates and staff about its impact on wildlife education and careers.

This episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales features an interview with head keeper Sammy Villa discussing opossums, debunking myths about them as spooky animals, and sharing insights about their care and role as animal ambassadors.

This episode introduces two new sea otters, Chloe and Kevin, at the Cincinnati Zoo's newly renovated Sea Otter Coast habitat, featuring interviews with their keepers.

This episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales features an interview with Dr.

This episode features an interview with researchers from the Cincinnati Zoo's CREW discussing the Polar Bear Signature Project and their backgrounds in wildlife and reproductive physiology.

This episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales explains the podcast's hiatus due to co-host Jenna's son being diagnosed with a Wilms tumor (kidney cancer), undergoing chemotherapy and kidney removal, and how the zoo supported her during this family health crisis.

This episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales features an interview with the Accessibility Program Manager and a Dive Team member discussing the zoo's initiatives for Disability Pride Month, including sensory kits and calming rooms to enhance visitor inclusivity.

This episode features an interview with keeper Faith Hall about the unique aye-aye primate at the Cincinnati Zoo, focusing on educating listeners about this misunderstood animal during the Halloween season.

The hosts celebrate their 100th episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales by having listeners as guests and discussing their favorite past episodes, including interviews with notable figures like Dr.

This episode features an interview with Amy Owen, a senior keeper at Cincinnati Zoo's aviculture team, discussing her journey to becoming a zookeeper and the zoo's conservation work with the endangered Guam kingfisher (sea heck bird).

This episode explores the Advanced Inquiry Program, a collaborative master's program between the Cincinnati Zoo and Miami University, featuring graduates and program managers discussing its origins and impact.

This episode introduces Alex, a new king cobra at the Cincinnati Zoo, discussing his arrival, naming, and the new exhibit in the Reptile House.

This episode features an interview with zookeeper Darcy Beckner about her career journey and work with snow leopards at the Cincinnati Zoo.

This episode features an interview with Brian Jorg, manager of the native plant program at Boyer Farm, discussing his career journey and the farm's role in wildlife conservation as part of the Cincinnati Zoo.

This episode features zookeepers Tara and Remy discussing their careers and experiences caring for North American river otters at the Cincinnati Zoo.

Cody Sowers, head keeper in the aviculture department at the Cincinnati Zoo, shares his unexpected journey into bird keeping, including a pivotal mistake at SeaWorld that led to his career.

Hosts Jenna and Mark celebrate Fiona the hippo's 7th birthday with guest Wendy Rice, discussing Fiona's impact on their careers, her enduring popularity, and media coverage over the years.

This episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales discusses the exciting news of a new Sumatran rhino calf, featuring interviews with Dr.

["Cincinnati Zoo Tales talks with trainer Emily Myers about Teddy Roosevelt, a five-month-old serval now being acclimated for the Cincinnati Zoo Cat Ambassador Program.", "Teddy came from Nashville Zoo after a co-rearing process with mom Cleopatra and his brother Alexander Hamilton, and the team kept the name Theodore Roosevelt because the former president once visited Cincinnati Zoo.", "Emily explains that servals are long-legged African cats that can leap about five times their body length, hear from a football field away, and hunt birds and rodents with stalking and pouncing.", "The episode also covers Teddy's crate training, water play, fish-and-mouse diet, and the zoo's Friday-through-Tuesday cheetah encounters at 10:30 AM and 12 PM."]

Cincinnati Zoo Tales tracks physical therapy for Bruno the 17-year-old Galapagos tortoise, Cinder the pig, and Chris the six-year-old cheetah ambassador through CT scans, cavaletti rails, and leash walks.

Cincinnati Zoo Tales centers on Elephant Trek, the zoo's new elephant habitat opening next summer, and the four elephants arriving from Dublin Zoo.

Zookeepers discuss their work with the Texas Lobo Coalition to conserve Mexican wolves.

Hosts interview a garden operations manager about a local conservation foundation's work in agriculture and environmental education.

Jenna and Mark of Cincinnati Zoo Tales examine why vultures are misunderstood, including fears that circling birds hunt pets and children.

This episode educates listeners about spiders, aiming to dispel common myths and change negative perceptions, with insights from a zoo insect keeper.

Cincinnati Zoo Tales hosts Jenna and Mark interview senior reptile keeper Jenna Lamping about why snakes are perceived as creepy or dangerous.

Hosts Jenna and Mark answer listener questions about zoo life, starting with the most common animal food.

Hosts Jenna and Mark discuss the zoo's two ostriches, Myrtle and Pam, sharing facts and behind-the-scenes insights.

Hosts interview a senior zookeeper about giraffe training and care at the Cincinnati Zoo.