Podcasts by One Wild Podcast

Zoo Lights Drive-Thru Music from 2023-11-20T21:22

Welcome to the Zoo Lights Drive-Thru presented by Eat'n Park! Enjoy the holiday music while viewing the lights!

World Gorilla Day from 2023-09-24T14:46

Happy World Gorilla Day! We sit down with one of our gorilla keepers to learn all about our troops here at the Zoo and what you can do to help gorillas in the wild.

Elephant Appreciation Day from 2023-09-21T15:53

In this newest episode of One Wild Podcast, we are sitting down with one of our elephant keepers to celebrate Elephant Appreciation Day. 

125 Years: A Roaring Range of Residents from 2023-02-09T19:10

We are celebrating our 125th anniversary by honoring the past while looking forward to the future. This episode looks back at the roaring range of residents that have called the Zoo home through...

Clouded Leopards from 2022-09-06T13:35:02

Learn about the clouded leopards at the Pittsburgh Zoo! 

Otis the Alligator from 2022-08-22T12:35:44

No trip to the Zoo is complete before visiting one of the Pittsburgh Zoo's most distinguished residents, Otis the alligator!  

Sharks at The Zoo from 2022-08-08T12:25:56

Today we focus on the different species of sharks at the Pittsburgh Zoo! 

Siamangs from 2022-07-25T12:52:21

Learn all about the two siamangs at the Pittsburgh Zoo! 

Kangaroos from 2022-07-13T14:37:06

Learn about the Pittsburgh Zoo's 3 kangaroos!  

Komodo Dragon from 2022-06-16T14:22:18

They are the largest lizards on the planet! Learn all about Komodo Dragons during this new episode. 

Elephants from 2022-06-06T12:17:58

Learn about the Pittsburgh Zoo's elephants on today's episode! 

Elephant Seal from 2022-05-27T12:23:36

Do you know the difference between an elephant seal and a sea lion? You will after this episode! 

Giraffes from 2022-05-17T12:59:12

He is tall, friendly, and the Zoo's greatest showman. Meet Lewis, one of the Pittsburgh Zoo's giraffes, in our newest episode!

All About The Amur Leopard from 2022-04-27T19:14:29

There may not be a stronger animal, pound for pound, in the entire Zoo! Keeper Kathy Suthard joins us for this episode to dish all of the Amur leopard's secrets.

Introducing the Sea Otters! from 2022-04-18T13:57:12

Did you know that sea otters sometimes eat more than a polar bear? Learn about that and more during this episode about the Zoo's sea otters. 

Red Pandas from 2022-03-23T12:28:42

They are, perhaps, the cutest animal at the Pittsburgh Zoo! For this episode, we learn all about Red Pandas. 

River Otters from 2022-03-09T13:22:37

Did you know there are BIG differences between a river otter and a sea otter? Listen to learn more!

Learn about the Zoo's Horticulture from 2022-02-22T14:01:46

There are more than animals for the staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo to take care of. We have dozens of plants and flowers too! Learn all about the Zoo's horticulture with Curator of Horticulture and...

Meet the Meerkats from 2022-02-07T13:32:54

They are small, sneaky, and incredibly curious! Get to know the Pittsburgh Zoo's meerkats with keeper Ray Bamrick. 

All about Gorillas! from 2022-01-24T14:01:08

This week, we chat with Assistant Mammal Curator Karen Vacco about the Pittsburgh Zoo's gorillas. 

The Zoo's Penguins from 2022-01-11T13:53:58

They 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. 

Zoo Lights Drive-Thru Podcast from 2021-11-23T18:35:38

This podcast is for the Zoo Lights Drive-Thru at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. If you would like to buy tickets, visit Event: Zoo Lights | Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

Welcome to Sea Lion Beach! from 2021-11-19T18:58:50

For this episode, we travel to the to the beach in Kids Kingdom to talk with Zookeeper Rob Chambers about our Sea Lions!

Cheetahs from 2021-11-11T17:43:57

It's time to learn about the fastest land animal on the planet! 

Asian Lantern Festival Drive-Thru Podcast from 2021-10-19T13:02:48

This podcast is for those attending the Asian Lantern Festival's Drive-Thru night. Hit play and enjoy the festival! 

Vet Tech Appreciation Week from 2021-10-17T14:16:46

The 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! 

Meet The Lions from 2021-10-05T12:42:30

A 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!...

World Rhino Day from 2021-09-21T13:52:23

Learn 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 rhin...

Meet The Tigers from 2021-09-14T12:39:02

On today's episode, mammal keeper Laura Machuga joins the podcast to talk all about the Pittsburgh Zoo's Tigers! 

Sponsored by UPMC

Sea Turtle Second Chance Program from 2021-08-24T13:03:38

On 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.  <...

What's Cooking For The Animals At The Zoo? from 2021-08-10T17:00:29

Ever wondered what goes into feeding the animals at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium? Listen and find out! 

Sponsored by NUTELLA®

Dream Night 2021 Audio Tour from 2021-04-27T17:32:17

Dream Night is our annual event that is uniquely designed with our special guests in mind. This year, the event has transformed into an evening drive-thru experience to ensure o...

Have You Seen a Kinkajou? from 2021-03-24T19:18:05

Join 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...

Pride In Our People: Dr. Lauren from 2020-12-15T18:51:26

As 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.

Behind The "Seas" from 2020-11-05T15:30:14

Spend a day with our Aquarists at the PPG Aquarium!

Moving Fur-ward: An Update on Our Feline Families from 2020-09-30T17:42:47

Hear the latest on our new African lion pride, new cheetah family, and our Canadian lynx!

Meet Our New Cheetah Family! from 2020-08-12T17:44:11

Regis, 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'

Slimy Salamanders Could Be Hiding In Your Backyard from 2020-06-15T18:16:06

Hellbenders: what are they? We discuss these slimy but cute amphibians with our aquarist, Shanna Gay, and we learn about Heather, the Pitt...

Zoofari Drive-Thru: Guided Audio Tour from 2020-05-23T01:46:57

If you purchased a ticket to the Zoofari Drive-Thru fundraiser, turn on this guided audio tour at the start of your adventure!

It's Cuttle, Not Cuddle from 2019-11-08T21:03:39

If 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 ho...

You're a Horti- What? from 2019-10-10T20:22:38

Emmett 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 le...

Sugar Rush in Kids Kingdom from 2019-06-20T17:50:29

Have 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, a...

Cloudy with a Chance of Cats from 2019-05-02T13:17:52

The 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 l...

Talking to the Animals from 2019-04-06T15:42:06

Keepers 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 an...

A Rescue Success from 2019-03-19T18:29:29

Marine Mammal Keeper, Megan Paluh, discusses Coolio and Ellie May, two rescued northern elephant seals. They are the only northern elephant seals currently on exhibit in North America. Learn abo...

Zoey's Story from 2019-03-12T15:47:45

When our sea lion, Zoey, was diagnosed with cancer, we attempted a new and innovative cancer treatment - the first of its kind to be done on a sea lion. Our two guests, Henry Kacprzyk and Dr. Gi...

Raising Penguin from 2019-02-23T16:10:42

Aquarist, Jessica Reis, works with gentoo and macaroni penguins, a giant Pacific octopus, and more. Hear what it’s like to train penguins, raise chicks, and handle multiple “penguinalities.”

Life as a Zoo Vet from 2019-02-12T14:04:06

Head Veterinarian, Dr. Ginger Sturgeon, provides world-class care for frogs, elephants, and everything in between. Learn how animals are trained for exams, what it’s like to do surgery on a fish...