Life on the Ark: The Zanesville Animal Catastrophe A Decade Later
Kelly SwopeLife on the Ark is a podcast series that reflects on the legacies of a 2011 incident in Zanesville, Ohio, during which fifty exotic animals were killed by county police upon being released by their owner. Through in-depth interviews with people directly impacted by the incident, the series shows how the Zanesville catastrophe has altered local life, state and federal laws, and the world we share w... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | ||||
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This special bonus episode contains fascinating extended interview segments with scholars and wildlife experts that did not make it into the original documentary series. Topics covered include problems in U.S. animal law, gun culture in the U.S., and... more
This special bonus episode picks up where the original series leaves off, reflecting on the idea of "home" for captive exotic animals in the United States. The main storyline covers a serval rescue operation that occurred in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the ... more
What are Zanesville's legacies, more than a decade later? Interviews with animal activists, legal scholars, journalists, and wildlife experts.
A brief history of the relationship between the professional zoological industry and the private animal trade -- before and after the 2011 Zanesville incident. (Note: This episode mentions a proposed federal bill called The Big Cat Public Safety Act.... more
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Apple Podcasts5DianClark
United States3 years ago - Good perspective and story telling
A fascinating and somber retelling of The Zanesville exotic animal event. I’m glad I got to learn about this event through this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5swimatt363United States4 years ago
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