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ZOOKEEPING 101

James Dennis
Conservation
Zoo Design
ABMA
Zoos
Education
Mental Health
Animal Behavior Management Alliance
Enrichment
Osteopathy
Tomaskas
Zoo Ost
Zookeeping
Animal Welfare
Chester Zoo
Elephants
Lions
Public Engagement
Lighting
Nutrition In Zoos
Californian Sea Lion

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.

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Latest Episodes

The One Hundred and Seventy Eighth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Cheryl Williams from Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Someone who has lived and breathed this industry for decades and continues to fly the flag for zookeepers. What ... more

The One Hundred and Seventy Seventh episode incoming!!!

We dive into the world of animals which are the Bats of the world which live throughout our collections across the globe.

For this episode David White from Chester Zoo takes us into the world ... more

What A true honour to begin this year long journey into the world of the Zoo Ost Ltd and the world of Osteopathy and what is takes within our community.

ZOOKEEPING 101 shares many goals and values that Zoo Ost Ltd stand for so very proud to dive in ... more

The One Hundred and Seventy Sixth episode incoming!!!

We dive into the world of animals which are the Bats of the world which live throughout our collections across the globe.

For this episode Amy Sewell from West Midlands Safari Park takes us into... more

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Recent Guests

Cheryl Williams
Founder Director of Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Episode: Episode 178: Cheryl Williams from Yorkshire Wildlife Park : Legends within the Industry.
David White
Team Manager of the Small Mammal Team at Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo
Episode: Episode 177: David White from Chester Zoo : Bats of the world: The Rodrigues Fruit Bat.
Amy Sewell
Headkeeper of the Discovery Trail at West Midlands Safari Park
West Midlands Safari Park
Episode: Episode 176: Amy Sewell from West Midlands Safari Park : Bats of the world: The Seba Bat.
Nadia Roskoszek
Silver Keeper at Longleat, team leader of the bat and small animal sections
Longleat
Episode: Episode 175: Nadia Rozkoszek from Longleat : Bats of the world: The Egyptian Fruit Bat.
Tessa McKelliget
Head of Raptors at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary; Flying Fox care volunteer
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Episode: Episode 174: Tessa McKelliget from Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary : Bats of the world: The Flying Fox.
Russell Ploutz
Zoo designer and DEARADH Zú collaborator
DEARADH Zú
Episode: DEARADH Zú Partnership Edition: Episode 9: Zoo Architecture with Russell Ploutz.
Rebecca Apperley
Supervisor, Hoofstock section at Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington World of Adventures
Episode: Episode 173: Rebecca Apperley - Gawn from Chessington World of Adventures Resort : Not Bears: The Raccoon.
Matt Glencross
Beale Wildlife Park keeper, Binturong specialist
Beale Wildlife Park
Episode: Episode 172: Matthew Glencross from Beale Wildlife Park : Not Bears: The Binturong.
Sam Peeke
Senior zookeeper at Longleat Safari Park, red panda specialist
Longleat Safari Park
Episode: Episode 170: Samantha Peeke from Longleat: Not Bears: The Red Panda.

Host

James Dennis
Host and Presenter

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Fascinating

    A great listen even for us non-zookeepers! Fascinating and full of great insights and fun behind-the-scenes stories from some of the best in the business. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shooternickw
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Incredible podcast

    Just wanted to say thank you so much for this podcast, James. This podcast has played a major role in inspiring me to go back to school, and start volunteering at a wildlife rehab, in the hopes to be a zookeeper one day. I love every episode and all the valuable information it brings. Thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrr
    United States2 years ago
  • Great insight into the industry!

    Great podcast for anybody interested in the workings of the zoo & aquarium industry. Full of diverse guests of all ranks and roles with interesting stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    danielclark96
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Highly engaging and practical for zookeepers and aspiring keepers.
A source of inspiration and real-world career guidance for people pursuing zoo work.
Diverse guests and timely topics make it valuable for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.

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#128
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#208
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#240
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#52
India/Science/Nature
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#101
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#132
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Talking Points

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Zoo Ost Ltd Partnership Edition: Episode 4: Thermal Imaging
Q: What is the best way to avoid overhyping thermal imaging?
Use it as a precise assessment tool within a controlled protocol, calibrate correctly, and interpret results in the context of known physiology and other diagnostic information, rather than relying on it alone.
Zoo Ost Ltd Partnership Edition: Episode 4: Thermal Imaging
Q: How does keeper involvement help optimize thermography readings?
Keepers should ensure the animal is clean and dry, present in a calm state, and ideally trained to present specific areas; this reduces artifacts and helps you capture meaningful data.
Zoo Ost Ltd Partnership Edition: Episode 4: Thermal Imaging
Q: What is thermal imaging and what makes it valuable in your work?
It reads radiated heat from surfaces and living tissue to create a heat map, helping identify areas of overuse, inflammation, or poor blood flow non-invasively, which guides diagnosis and treatment.
Episode 176: Amy Sewell from West Midlands Safari Park : Bats of the world: The Seba Bat.
Q: What are the positives and negatives of working with seabass bats, and should someone focus solely on them?
Positives include the rewarding nature and wonder of the species; negatives include extended darkness due to reverse lighting, but keepers should not close themselves off to other species and should learn from diverse experiences to enrich their primary focus.
Episode 176: Amy Sewell from West Midlands Safari Park : Bats of the world: The Seba Bat.
Q: What is the best part of zoos, and where can we still improve?
The best part is safeguarding species and educating the public to foster passion and action, while improvements center on expanding public engagement, transparency, and ongoing education about conservation work.

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Across recent episodes, the show consistently explores practical zookeeping—from species-specific husbandry and enrichment to enclosure design and staff welfare. Guests range from zookeepers and nutritionists to conservationists and enclosure consultants, offering hands-on insights, real-world challenges, and actionable tips for both current professionals and aspiring keepers. Unique through-lines include mental health in the industry, cross-institution collaboration, and the effective use of education and outreach to promote animal welfare and conservation. Listeners can expect relatable career journeys, deep dives into lesser-known species, and pragmatic strategies that translate to real-world zoo environments.

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Recent guests on ZOOKEEPING 101 include:

1. Cheryl Williams
2. David White
3. Amy Sewell
4. Nadia Roskoszek
5. Tessa McKelliget
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7. Rebecca Apperley
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