Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Rossifari

Conservation

Animal Conservation

Animal Welfare

Red Panda

Elephants

Conservation Efforts

Tree Kangaroos

Bird Training

Roger Williams Park Zoo

Red Pandas

Zoos

Natural Encounters, Inc.

Buttonwood Park Zoo

Sloth World

Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Cheetah

Animal Training

Aquarium Of Niagara

Greensboro Science Center

Animal Care

The Rossifari Podcast brings my love of zoos, aquariums, rescues, and rehab facilities to you! Each episode features an interview with someone who works at one of these facilities. We talk about different species, individual animals, conservation efforts, nutrition...all kinds of stuff. This is a podcast suitable for all ages, but we will discuss topics like mating behaviors and euthanasia. If you... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	643	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	NatureLife SciencesScience

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Hellbenders On Fire with Joy Kotheimer of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Today, the Safari heads back to the Columbus Zoo after FAR too long of a break. I sit down with Joy Kotheimer to discuss the penguins, flamingos, and tortoises she takes care of! We also talk about the importance of AAZK to her, and cover so much mor... more

Yesterday • 1 hr 5 min

Rossifari Zoo News 6.5.26 - The Data Center Habitat? Edition

Dateline: June 5, 2026. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!

We start off talking about the Ecuador trip and the chance to build our community in a new ... more

5 Jun 2026 • 34 min

A Big Announcement with Lyn, Lindsay, and Carter of the Virginia Living Museum

Today, the Safari heads down to the Virginia Living Museum for a big announcement...even though it wasn't official until after recording all of this. So we start with the announcement and then bring you three amazing humans from there. Lyn talks us ... more

2 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 2 min

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Rossifari Zoo News 5.29.26 - The Goodbye, Shine Edition

Dateline: May 29, 2026. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!

We start off catching you up on my world, including some good news about the Ecuador trip a... more

29 May 2026 • 40 min

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Episode: Zooisville with Ron Evans of the Louisville Zoo

Yosanni Torres

Animal Care Supervisor at Zoo Miami; Tree Kangaroo SSP Vice Coordinator

Zoo Miami; Tree Kangaroo SSP

Episode: Crunch-A-Thon!!!!! with Yosanni Torres of Zoo Miami and the Tree Kangaroo SSP

Sam Trull

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Episode: Rossifari Zoo News 5.8.26 - The Labor Pains Edition featuring Sam Trull of The Sloth Institute

Emily Begue Masinda

Senior Bird Keeper and Trader at Southwick Zoo

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Episode: M.I.L.F. (Man, I Love Flocks) - A Mother's Day Tale with Emily Begue Masinda of Southwick's Zoo

Katy Juliano

Animal keeper at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Episode: Lions, Tigers, Bears, and Binturongs? Oh My, Indeed! with Katy Juliano of the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Craig Piper

Chair of AZA Accreditation Commission; Executive Vice President for Zoos and Aquariums, and Director of the Bronx Zoo

Wildlife Conservation Society (Bronx Zoo)

Episode: AZA Accreditation - How Does It Work? with Craig Piper and Allison Tuttle, Chair and Vice-Chair of the Accreditation Committee

Allison Tuttle

Vice Chair of AZA Accreditation Commission; Chief Zoological Officer at Mystic Aquarium

Mystic Aquarium

Episode: AZA Accreditation - How Does It Work? with Craig Piper and Allison Tuttle, Chair and Vice-Chair of the Accreditation Committee

Dani Larson

Bird expert and zoo enrichment advocate

South Mekzu

Episode: Rossifari Zoo News 4.17.26 - The Naval Enrichment Edition! featuring Dani Larson

Grayson Ponti

Executive Director of ZANE (Zoos and Aquariums for Neurodiverse Ecosystem)

ZANE

Episode: Accessibility at the AZA and Beyond featuring Grayson Ponti of ZANE and Kari Hart of the AZA

Host

John Rossi

Host of the Rossifari Podcast and Zoo News segments; engages guests across zoos, aquariums, and conservation spaces; known for enthusiastic, accessible interviewing and a passion for animals.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 145 ratings

Zoo news 6/14/24
I love listening to zoo news and I heard my name so special at the end and I learn so much info during the podcast.
Apple Podcasts
5
emily34548
United States2 years ago
Love It!
Entertaining, educational, and full of heart! I love hearing about zoo work from industry insiders and getting to know what happens behind the scene.
Apple Podcasts
5
morl125
United States2 years ago
10/10 podcast!!
Jon is so charamastic and has a unique passion for animals. His genuine love for animals is so infectious and shows throughout all his episodes! I love how Jon has given keepers around the world a platform to share their industry journeys and individual love for a variety of species!
Apple Podcasts
5
DaisyCBarrett
Australia3 years ago
Increased my zoo obsession
So I was already a huge fan of zoos and aquariums and such. I’d already been striving to visit as many as I could, especially when traveling. Then I found Rossifari and my obsession only increased. Ha! I love how Jon focuses on the keepers and people and their stories alongside the animals. It’s encouraged me to try and spend some time talking with my local zoo people and I’ve learned so much doing that. And yeah, Jon’s a “goober,” which I love. If we can’t laugh at ourselves as we geek out, wha... more
Apple Podcasts
5
Karen Musc
United States3 years ago
Love listening to this podcast, especially if you love animals and want current news or facts or even “poop” reports?😂 anyway everyone should give this a listen, “yall”.
Audible
5
Whispy
United States4 years ago

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Engaging host with deep zoo industry insight.

High-quality production and infectious passion for conservation.

Guests are varied and knowledgeable, giving behind-the-scenes access.

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Apple Podcasts	#105	United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts	#152	United Kingdom/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts	#240	Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts	#185	Australia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts	#155	South Africa/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts	#188	Japan/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A Big Announcement with Lyn, Lindsay, and Carter of the Virginia Living Museum

Q: Where are we right now and what is this habitat?

Lindsay explains that this is the Chesapeake Bay Aquarium, the largest system in the museum, a replica of the Chesapeake Bay with native species, and emphasizes its role in education about local wildlife.

Zooisville with Ron Evans of the Louisville Zoo

Q: So start off and talk about the accessibility stuff a little bit, and then we'll transition into that.

We discuss making red panda habitats ADA-compliant by redesigning service pathways and creating accessible viewing experiences, including controlled guest interaction with the animals through trained engagement opportunities.

AZA Accreditation - How Does It Work? with Craig Piper and Allison Tuttle, Chair and Vice-Chair of the Accreditation Committee

Q: What is the end goal of accreditation standards changes?

The end goal is to elevate standards to improve conservation impact and animal welfare, while allowing flexibility for institutions of different sizes and budgets to meet those standards.

A Deep Analysis of Why Junior Is Objectively The Best Sea Lion Ever with Delaney Sevchik of Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park

Q: How do you balance being authentic on video with providing accurate information about the animals?

She describes scripting key facts when necessary, but largely relying on keeper input to keep information accurate, with Will handling editing and production.

A Deep Analysis of Why Junior Is Objectively The Best Sea Lion Ever with Delaney Sevchik of Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park

Q: What does your new forward-facing social media role entail on a day-to-day basis?

She explains that she acts as the bridge between the videography team and keepers, coordinating educational content, and ensuring accurate, engaging posts while representing the zoo publicly.

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A conversational, interview-driven show that centers on zoos, aquariums, and wildlife conservation. Episodes feature keepers, curators, veterinarians, and conservationists sharing hands-on experiences, behind-the-scenes operations, and the ethics of animal care, while also covering current news, policy debates, and accreditation topics. Listeners get a blend of practical husbandry insights, personal career stories, and engaging discussions about animal welfare, conservation programs, and public outreach. The format often pairs in-depth guest conversations with occasional news roundups and community-focused segments, making it valuable for industry professionals and animal-lovers alike. A standout trait is the recurring emphasis on people an... more

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4. Emily Begue Masinda
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6. Craig Piper
7. Allison Tuttle
8. Dani Larson

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