Mairead Kennedy, CREW

FromCincinnati Zoo Tales

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Mairead Kennedy, CREW

FromCincinnati Zoo Tales

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Feb 22, 2023

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The Cincinnati Zoo is known for its conservation work, but did you know that includes efforts to save endangered plants as well as animals? Learn more from Conservation Horticulturist Maired in this new episode!

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Feb 22, 2023

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Get a glimpse of life behind the scenes at the Cincinnati Zoo. Hosts Jenna Wingate and Mark Tewes will interview Zoo staff and other animal and wildlife professionals about how they’re making a difference in this world. We’ll chat about Fiona and friends and offer “What can I do?” action items to help listeners make a world of difference too.

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Scott Wingate, WAVE Foundation: Learn more about the wonders of aquatic life and the importance of conservation with Scott Wingate from the WAVE Foundation! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
26 min listen
Sarah Swanson, Cincinnati Zoo: We slow things down today with sloth keeper Sarah from the Cincinnati Zoo! Learn more about sloths and how the Zoo is helping to save them. Plus what you can do to help! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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Cincinnati Zoo Tales Trailer: Cincinnati Zoo Tales Podcast is here to offer “What can I do?” action items to help listeners make a world of difference! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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Wendy Rice, Cincinnati Zoo: We talk lions with Wendy Rice, head keeper at the Cincinnati Zoo. by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
33 min listen
Ellie Tighe, Cincinnati Zoo: Hop over to this episode to learn all about the newest faces in Roo Valley! Learn about kangaroos from their keeper Ellie Tighe! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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Telling the Story of Fiona the Hippo: A look at the story of the world-famous Fiona the hippo through the eyes of Cincinnati Zoo Marketing VP, Chad Yelton. What goes into telling the story of the smallest hippo to ever survive? Find out in the first episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales. by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
32 min listen
Thane Maynard, Cincinnati Zoo: Get to know the talented Director of the Cincinnati Zoo, Thane Maynard! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
44 min listen
Mark Tewes, Cincinnati Zoo: This episode is all about ostriches! These amazing facts from our experts will help you to get to know our ostriches Pam and Myrtle even better! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
45 min listen
Val Nastold, Cincinnati Zoo: We're learning all about elephants and their history at the Zoo in this new podcast with keeper Val! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
54 min listen
Erin O’Brien, Cincinnati Zoo: We talk to keeper Erin about everyone's favorite prickly porcupine, Rico! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
34 min listen
Steve Foltz, Cincinnati Zoo: We're talking tulips with the Zoo's Director of Horticulture, Steve Foltz! Learn more about the botanical side of the Zoo just in time for Zoo Blooms. by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
49 min listen
Cody Sowers, Cincinnati Zoo: Penguins, penguins, penguins! Learn more about the penguins that call the Cincinnati Zoo home from their caregiver Cody! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
39 min listen
Hippo Cove Update: Big Family Reunion: We check in with Mark and Jenna from Hippo Cove to get all the updates about the bloat being reunited! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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Lily Maynard, Cincinnati Zoo: Hear more from the Zoo's Director of Global Conservation, Lily Maynard, and amazing tales from her trips around the world! Her conservation work globally and locally is changing the way humans and animals coexist. by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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Mollie O’Neil, Cincinnati Zoo: Learn more about how you can help birds that are migrating over your city in this new podcast with Mollie from the Cincinnati Zoo! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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Dr. Jessye Wojtusik, Cincinnati Zoo: Meet Dr. Jesse W. of CREW who performed the first ultrasound on a Nile hippo (Fiona's mom Bibi)! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
55 min listen
Lindsay Garrett, Cincinnati Zoo: From mermaids to manatees, we cover all things aquatic with manatee keeper Lindsay! Learn more about manatees, what the Zoo is doing to save them, and how you can help save them in the wild. by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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Faith Hall, Cincinnati Zoo: All of your bonobo questions are answered in this new episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales with their keeper Faith! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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Shae Miller, Cincinnati Zoo: Have a wild time listening to this fun interview with Shae, and learn all about the animals you can meet up close and personal at the Cincinnati Zoo on your next visit! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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Andie Haugen, Cincinnati Zoo: Remus the cheetah companion dog and Keeper Andie join the podcast today to talk all about cheetahs! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
54 min listen
Sam Kornau, Cincinnati Zoo: Chchchanges! Sam is leaving the podcast, but don't worry, you can meet your new cohost in this episode! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
34 min listen
Mandy Pritchard, Cincinnati Zoo: Did you know that the Cincinnati Zoo is working to reintroduce critically endangered American burying beetles to their former habitats? Learn more from Team Leader, Mandy P, who is leading the way! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
55 min listen
Happy Birthday Fiona!: In this special birthday episode, Fiona's keepers Jenna, Mark and Wendy, answer all of your Fiona questions that you submitted! You'll hear new stories and their favorite memories of taking care of a baby hippo! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
82 min listen
Jen Meeks, Cincinnati Zoo: In one of our most unique episodes yet, hear from Dive Safety Officer Jen about her experience in the water with baby Fiona back in the early days when we were teaching Fiona how to find the shallow areas of her outdoor pool. by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
65 min listen
Corina Newsome, Avian Conservationist: Avian Conservationist Corina Newsome talks with us about birds, environmental justice and wildlife conservation. by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
59 min listen
Q&A with Jenna and Mark: Hosts Jenna and Mark answer questions you've submitted online in this fun new episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
27 min listen
Terri Roth, Cincinnati Zoo: Rhino expert Terri Roth is teaching us all about her work with the Zoo's CREW to Save Species with Science® on #WorldRhinoDay. by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
50 min listen
Updates from Hippo Cove: Fiona's Mom Bibi is pregnant and due in August! Her keepers Jenna and Mark answer all of your questions about the hippo bloat and how they're getting ready for the new baby hippo! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
31 min listen
David Orban: DYK the Zoo has its own Director of Animal Science & Strategy? Learn more about how David and his team study animals at the Zoo like Fiona to learn more about their habitats, behavior, health, likes/dislikes, choices and welfare. by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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The Wild Side of Love, Cincinnati Zoo: With Valentine's Day around the corner, we're introducing you to the Wild Side of Love in this new episode that explores the different mating and breeding rituals of animals! This episode is educational and fun but may be best for mature listeners. by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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Brian Jorg, Cincinnati Zoo: Brian J, manager of the Zoo's Native Plant Program, talks about the Zoo's offsite property at Bowyer Farm! Brian and his team were able to restore the agricultural land back to its native wetland habitat, resulting in hundreds of local wildlife retur... by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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Renee Carpenter, Cincinnati Zoo: Learn all about the elusive and endangered okapi from keeper Renee! This beautiful and rare species has so many unique adaptations and Renee is here to teach you all about them! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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Happy 7th Birthday, Fiona!: Hear from Fiona's keepers Jenna, Wendy and Mark on Fiona's 7th birthday! What Taylor Swift Era is she? How much does she weigh? What is her favorite food these days? Find out all of this and more in this fun new episode that's all about our princess ... by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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Cody Sowers, Cincinnati Zoo: One of our favorite guests is back! Keeper Cody tells us all about the conservation work he's been involved with recently, especially his work to help save seabirds and piping plovers. by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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Ian Zeglin, Greenacres Foundation: Ian, Manager of Garden Operations at Greenacres Foundation, teaches us about farming and the importance of locally grown food in this new episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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Mark and Jenna, Cincinnati Zoo: Spooky season is almost over and podcast hosts Mark and Jenna are back to teach you about vultures! This episode is full of fun facts about these amazing animals like Bubba and the rest of the vultures that call the Cincinnati Zoo home. by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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Kelli Walker, Cincinnati Zoo: Spiders are not spooky. We repeat, spiders are not spooky! Learn more about spiders and how they are great for the environment, including helping to keep pesky insect populations in check! by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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Dr Leno Davis, Bahamas National Trust: Dr. Davis strengthens formal science with local perspectives to achieve conservation success! Learn more about his work on conservation issues in the Bahamas. by Cincinnati Zoo Tales
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