One Wild Place
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 14:27:19
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Synopsis
Go behind-the-scenes at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and get a hands-on perspective from those working directly with wildlife and conservation.
Episodes
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The Zoo's Penguins
11/01/2022 Duration: 15minThey are some of the Zoo's most beloved residents! Learn more about the penguins of the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium with this episode of the One Wild Place Podcast.
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Welcome to Sea Lion Beach!
19/11/2021 Duration: 12minFor this episode, we travel to the to the beach in Kids Kingdom to talk with Zookeeper Rob Chambers about our Sea Lions!
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Vet Tech Appreciation Week
17/10/2021 Duration: 30minThe week of October 17th is Vet Tech Appreciation Week! Have you ever wondered what the day in the life is for a vet tech at the Pittsburgh Zoo? Listen to this week's episode and find out!
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Meet The Lions
05/10/2021 Duration: 13minA favorite at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, the African Lion is as majestic as any animal in the world! This week, we chat with keeper Kathy Suthard about the six lions who live at the Zoo! - Sponsored by UPMC
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World Rhino Day
21/09/2021 Duration: 18minLearn about the Pittsburgh Zoo's rhinos during this special World Rhino Day episode! During the episode, we chat with rhino keeper Diane Hagey. Not many people can say they have worked with rhinos for over 30 years, but Diane can. Sponsored by UPMC.
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Meet The Tigers
14/09/2021 Duration: 13minOn today's episode, mammal keeper Laura Machuga joins the podcast to talk all about the Pittsburgh Zoo's Tigers! Sponsored by UPMC
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Sea Turtle Second Chance Program
24/08/2021 Duration: 32minOn this episode, Julia chats with Aquarist Jen Dancico about our Sea Turtle Second Chance program as well as one of the Pittsburgh Zoo's most famous residents, Harbor the Sea Turtle.
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What's Cooking For The Animals At The Zoo?
10/08/2021 Duration: 26minEver wondered what goes into feeding the animals at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium? Listen and find out! Sponsored by NUTELLA®
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Have You Seen a Kinkajou?
24/03/2021 Duration: 21minJoin us as we talk with Beth, an Animal Care Specialist at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium's Education Complex, as we learn more about Julie and Pequeño, two adorable Kinkajous here at the Zoo!
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Pride In Our People: Dr. Lauren
15/12/2020 Duration: 13minAs part of our new series, Pride In Our People, we highlight the incredible staff here at the Zoo. This month, we are featuring Dr. Lauren, one of our Zoo veterinarians.
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Moving Fur-ward: An Update on Our Feline Families
30/09/2020 Duration: 10minHear the latest on our new African lion pride, new cheetah family, and our Canadian lynx!
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Meet Our New Cheetah Family!
12/08/2020 Duration: 36minRegis, an Animal Care Specialist at the Zoo, shares what it's like to work with our new cheetah family. This episode is sponsored by Dunkin'
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Slimy Salamanders Could Be Hiding In Your Backyard
15/06/2020 Duration: 37minHellbenders: what are they? We discuss these slimy but cute amphibians with our aquarist, Shanna Gay, and we learn about Heather, the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium’s very own hellbender.
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It's Cuttle, Not Cuddle
08/11/2019 Duration: 36minIf they aren’t for cuddling, and they aren’t fish, then what are cuttlefish? Justine Curley intrigues us with all things cuttlefish, from how they can change colors in the blink of an eye, to how they hunt their food with their tentacles.
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You're a Horti- What?
10/10/2019 Duration: 30minEmmett Bender explains to us what a Horticulturist is, what they do, and why it's important to have them in a zoo! While most people come to the zoo to see the animals, the green leafy things throughout the park are also important. They greatly affect the animals' lives and the experience of the visitor.
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Sugar Rush in Kids Kingdom
20/06/2019 Duration: 30minHave you ‘herd’ the news? The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium has a new herd of alpacas! Robin Chambers, one of our keepers in Kids Kingdom, talks to us about the stylish hairdos, personalities, and candy inspired names of the alpacas.
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Cloudy with a Chance of Cats
02/05/2019 Duration: 32minThe birth of our new clouded leopard cub is a significant milestone in the worldwide effort to save this vulnerable species. Karen Vacco, our Assistant Mammal Curator, discusses what what it's like to raise a cub, the challenges faced when breeding clouded leopards, and our hopes for this incredible species.
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Talking to the Animals
06/04/2019 Duration: 26minKeepers have close bonds with the animals they work with. Kesha Phares, one of our keepers in Kids Kingdom, gives us insight into the creative techniques she uses to build those relationships and enrich the lives of the animals she works with every day.