Dateline: October 21, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  In Zoo News, we talk about a new sensory-friendly experience at the Akron Zoo, genetics research at the San Diego and National Zoos, share fake stories about okapis (or, let's be real, faux-kapi), and more! In Conservation News, we discuss the state of birds in the US, talk about a new whale that was found and now needs conserving, and discuss the first ever reintroduction program that has ended because it has been so successful! And in Other News...we tell you about a new type of pet you can go buy right now if you want!LINK TO CONVINCE THE OKAPI CONSERVATION PROJECT THAT WE ALL KNOW OKAPI ARE NOT A REAL ANIMAL: https://www.wildlifeglobal.org/donate/ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok