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Wild For Life

Wild For Life is the Toronto Zoo podcast that brings you behind the scenes and unveils the "hidden zoo." Each episode brings you information on the critical conservation work that protects endangered species and works to preserve biodiversity. You will hear from nutritionists, ecologists, veterinarians, social scientists, wildlife biologists, and more that are working hard to help protect wildlife from all over the world.

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Preventing the Vancouver Island Marmot form going extinct from 2022-08-24T09:00:29

The Vancouver Island Marmot is designated Critically Endangered under the Canadian Species At Risk Act and the Toronto Zoo (and their partners) are making sure that the cute marmots i...

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The Black-Footed Ferret conservation program at the Toronto Zoo from 2022-07-28T09:00:32

The Toronto Zoo is working to help protect the critically endangered Black-Footed Ferret from going extinct in the wild through a breeding program. Yeshy Beyersbergen joins me on the podcast to ...

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Why the Toronto Zoo is excited for the Jane Goodall Act from 2022-06-22T09:00:58

The Jane Goodall Act will revolutionize animal welfare in institutions by revealing how accredited zoos, like the Toronto Zoo, prioritize animal welfare and conservation of their anim...

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Find out about the new baby Sumatran orangutan at the Toronto Zoo from 2022-05-31T09:00:25

Every time there is a new edition to the Toronto Zoo, the staff is very proud to speak about it. Today is no different. Amanda Caroll joins me on the podcast to discuss the journey to the birth of ...

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Protecting Turtles at the Toronto Zoo from 2022-05-18T04:00:15

This episode is all about turtle conservation as every May 23rd we celebrate World Turtle Day. Donnell Gasbarrini joins me on the podcast to discuss the status of turtles around the w...

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How the Toronto Zoo is Going Net Zero from 2022-04-27T09:00:42

The Toronto Zoo has always been a conservation driven organization, where many of the initiatives started by the staff to reduce their impact on the surrounding environment and this is why I w...

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Studying the behaviour of Juno the polar bear from 2022-04-14T03:57:14

Sophie De Vos joins me on the podcast to discuss her study on the behaviour of Juno, the polar bear, to ensure that the bear is doing well. Sophie is an undergraduate student from the Netherland...

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The birth of a giraffe at The Toronto Zoo from 2022-03-31T04:00:38

Jason Pootoolal, zookeeper, joins me once again on the podcast to talk about the new giraffe addition at your Toronto Zoo. Jason tells me the behind-the-scenes details of what it’s like to take ...

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New Baby Cheetahs at The Toronto Zoo from 2022-03-23T21:29:08

There are three new cheetah editions at your Toronto Zoo this year so you know I wanted to talk about these cute cubs in this episode.

Keith Pickthorn, a zookeeper in the African Savannah...

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Immerse yourself at The Toronto Zoo with the new app, On Thin Ice from 2022-02-23T10:00:17

I bet you didn’t think that The Toronto Zoo could get anymore interactive! Well, think again because the Zoo released a new app called “On Thin Ice” where you can play a virtual reality game o...

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WFL 85: Considerations when designing habitats at The Toronto Zoo from 2022-02-09T10:00:35

Have you ever wondered how each habitat at the Zoo is designed and what type of considerations are taken into account when a new habitat is designed? Brent Huffman, Lead Keeper of Mam...

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WFL 84: Celebrating Charles, the Silverback Gorilla’s 50th Birthday from 2022-01-26T10:00:52

Heidi Manicki joins me on this episode to help celebrate Charles, the iconic Silverback Gorilla, who turned 50 this year. We discuss how Charles has matured over his years at the Toronto Zoo inc...

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WFL 83: How the Toronto Zoo uses their manure to produce electricity in partnership with Zooshare from 2022-01-12T05:00

I am excited to tell you that Kyla Graham, Manager of Conservation and Environment at the Zoo, joins me on the podcast to discuss the planning and implementation of the Zoo’s new BioG...

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WFL 82: Learn about the Amur tiger breeding program and the new tiger cub at the Toronto Zoo from 2021-12-22T10:00

Nigel Parr, Zookeeper, stops by the podcast to tell us about the breeding program that brought us Mila, the Amur tiger cub, to the Toronto Zoo. We go in-depth on the breeding process and Mila’s ...

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WFL 81: New Wild Encounters at the Toronto Zoo from 2021-12-08T10:00:15

You can count on the Wild Encounters program at the Toronto Zoo to add more benefits to your visit to the Zoo to get a behind-the-scenes tour of some of your favourite animals such as the pola...

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WFL 80: Coorporative Breeding Programs at the Toronto Zoo from 2021-11-25T10:00

Brent Huffman, lead curator of mammals, at the Toronto Zoo joins me on this episode to discuss the importance of coorporative breeding programs at the Zoo. Brent defines the term “Coo...

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WFL 79: Transferring Theo The Rhino from the Toronto Zoo from 2021-11-10T10:00:15

How to you transport a juvenile rhinoceros from Toronto to Vancouver during a pandemic? Vicki Hardstaff, the Toronto Zoo’s Animal Logistics Coordinator, joins me in today’s episode to...

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WFL 78: Native Bat Conservation at the Toronto Zoo from 2021-10-27T09:00:59

Toby Thorne, Native Bat Coordinator, and Melissa Mayhew, Senior Environmental Scientist at the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) join me on the podcast to discuss why native bat conse...

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WFL 77: Increasing the breeding success of the Oregon Spotted Frog from 2021-10-06T09:00

The Oregon Spotted Frog is listed as an Endangered Species under the Canadian Species At Risk Act; therefore, the breeding success and reintroduction of offspring to the natural habitat is of ut...

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WFL 76: Animal Welfare Science at the Toronto Zoo from 2021-09-22T09:00

I am joined by Maria Franke, Manager of Welfare Science at the Toronto Zoo, on today’s episode to discuss how the Zoo monitors and studies animal welfare for its species. Animal welfare is alway...

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WFL 75: The Story of Todd the Red Fox at the Toronto Zoo from 2021-09-08T09:00

You are probably familiar with the animal that we are going to cover today. These animals are found all over the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario. They are also found in many other plac...

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WFL 74: Explore Goat World at the Toronto Zoo from 2021-08-25T09:00:13

I had the pleasure of interviewing Amanda Corbett today on the podcast to discuss the New Goat World habitat at the Toronto Zoo. The habitat offers goats a chance to climb, cross bridges, and cl...

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WFL 73: Conservation Genetics of the Bison at the Toronto Zoo from 2021-08-11T09:00

Dr. Liz Okruhlik joins me on the podcast to discuss how she got her new position at the Toronto Zoo. She is the Conservation Research Veterinarian and hands down have THE best title i...

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WFL 72: Studying Orangutan Behaviour Between Two Exhibits at the Toronto Zoo from 2021-07-28T09:00

Ezekiel Gading joins me on the podcast to discuss his Master’s research thesis of studying the animal behaviour of one of the most charismatic animals in the animal kingdom, the orangutan. Ezeki...

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WFL 71: Plastic-Free July Competition that you can join with the Toronto Zoo from 2021-07-14T09:00:32

The Toronto Zoo is participating in an international competition called Plastic-Free July to lead by example in the fight against using single-use plastics. Kyla Greenham, Manager of ...

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WFL 70: The Amazing Tree Kangaroo at the Toronto Zoo from 2021-06-30T09:00

Ryan Hegarty, the Lead Keeper at the Australasia Pavilion at the Toronto Zoo, joins me to discuss the amazing Tree Kangaroo. These cute animals have adapted to live in trees with their long nail...

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WFL 69: Why Do Sloths Move So Slow? from 2021-06-16T09:00

Brendan Bonner and I sit down to discuss why sloths move so slow and how do they survive in the wilderness. This conversation explores how animals adapt to their surroundings over time (evolutio...

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WFL 68: Amorphophallus Bloom and the New Zoo Green Instagram from 2021-06-02T09:00

The Toronto Zoo Greenhouse is in the middle of showing off its new Amorphophallus bloom that only blooms once every two years. Amber Vitek, who tends to the tropical plants, joins...

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WFL 67: Migratory Fish of the Great Lakes from 2021-05-19T09:00

I had the chance to sit down with Mary-Kate Whibbs, The Great Lakes Program Coordinator, who focuses on coordinating outreach programs on local aquatic species. A part of the program is dedicate...

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WFL 66: Learning Orangutan Behaviour Using Artificial Intelligence At Your Toronto Zoo from 2021-05-05T09:00

Imagine if you could watch orangutans all day to observe their behaviours to better understand their ecological dynamics within a troop dynamic and in their environment. It would take an abundan...

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WFL 65: The Benefits of Feeding Browse To The Animals At The Toronto Zoo from 2021-04-21T09:00

Nutrition is of the utmost importance at the Toronto Zoo and the Nutrition Science Program is always looking for ways to offer food that will ensure the animals at the Zoo are healthy. Jaap Wens...

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WFL 64: Grizzly Bears At Your Toronto Zoo from 2021-04-07T04:00

I am joined by Andy Cockburn on today’s episode to discuss how the Keepers at the Toronto Zoo look after their grizzly bear population. Andy talks about how the bears came to the Zoo; the diff...

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WFL 63: Building The Toronto Zoo’s Animal Habitats from 2021-03-24T09:00

Have you ever wondered how the animals’ habitats are built at the Toronto Zoo? It seems like all of these complex habitats are built every once and a while, but it seems seamless; however, that ...

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WFL 62: Researching Effective Conservation Messaging At The Toronto Zoo from 2021-03-10T10:00

Dr. Jill Bueddefeld joins me on the podcast to talk about her research in Collaboration with the Toronto Zoo to study how visitors at the Zoo receive, and act on, conservation messaging to help ...

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WFL 61: Why Knowing When Orangutan’s Lose Their Baby Teeth May Help Protect Them In The Wild from 2021-02-24T10:00

The Toronto Zoo participated in a long-term study to observe when their young Sumatran orangutans would lose their baby teeth. The data collection was part of a larger study across many zoos in ...

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WFL 60: Caring For Poe, The Newborn Endangered Grevy’s Zebra Foal from 2021-02-10T10:00

There is a lot of work involved in caring for a newborn animal at the Toronto Zoo. It starts with caring for the pregnant Mom to be and continues with caring for the newborn. Ensuring the new Mo...

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WFL 59: Frogs And Their Conservation At The Toronto Zoo from 2021-01-27T10:00

Brenden Bonner never thought that he would have such a passion for frogs until he started working as a Zookeeper in the Americas Pavilion at the Toronto Zoo. Since then, Brendan has learned a lo...

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WFL 58: The Year (2020) In Conservation At Your Toronto Zoo from 2020-12-30T10:00

Andrew Lentini, Senior Director of Wildlife And Science, and I reflect on some of the great conservation projects and events that took place at your Toronto Zoo in 2020.

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WFL 57: Saving The Wood Bison From Extinction With Dr. Gabriela Mastromonaco from 2020-12-16T10:00

Dr. Gabriela Mastromonaco sits down with me today to discuss a pilot project of using reproductive sciences to artificially inseminate wood bison in controlled and semi-controlled environments. ...

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WFL 56: The Greater Kudu At The Toronto Zoo from 2020-12-02T10:00

Toronto Zoo Zookeepers, Ashley Slack and Deserrai Buunk, sit down with me to discuss the biology and conservation of the greater kudu. Ashley and Deserrai talk about their love for hoofstock ani...

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WFL 55: Reproductive Science At The Toronto Zoo from 2020-11-18T10:00

I had the wonderful opportunity to speak to Paula Mackie, a Reproductive Sciences Coordinator at the Toronto Zoo, about what the Reproductive Sciences team does to help drive conservation at the...

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WFL 54: The Endangered Red Panda At The Toronto Zoo from 2020-11-04T10:00

Did you know that the red panda (Ailurus fulgens), known for being cute and cuddly, is an animal that is not related to the giant panda at all? In this episode, I interview keeper, Lisa Termini,...

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WFL 53: Hornbill Birds At The Toronto Zoo from 2020-10-21T09:00

Jon Spero, Lead Keeper of Birds, joins me on the podcast to talk about the four species of hornbills at the Toronto Zoo. During the episode, Jon and I discuss the unique features of these wonder...

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WFL 52: DRIVE-THRU BOOMOBILE AUDIO TOUR from 2020-10-15T14:51:35

Use this audio tour while on your Drive-Thru BOOmobile adventure at the Toronto Zoo! This NEW adventure takes you on a tour around the Zoo from the comfort of your own car and with this audio to...

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WFL 51: Zoo Connectionz. Learning And Engagement At The Toronto Zoo from 2020-10-07T09:00

The learning and Engagement team coordinates everything from sign content for our animal habitats to the volunteer and school programs that are designed to help you engage and learn about all of...

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WFL 50: The Awful Smelling and Unique Corpse Flower Bloomed At The Toronto Zoo from 2020-09-23T09:00

Horticulture enthusiasts lined up to take a whiff of the corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum), Vincent Van Gross, whose name describes its smell. With blooms occurring once every 6-10...

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WFL 49: Learning About The Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy At The Toronto Zoo from 2020-09-09T09:00

The Toronto Zoo has a number of functions occurring at the same time from Zookeepers to Guest Services, the staff deal with many moving parts on a daily basis. One important function ...

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WFL 48: Cheetahs At The Toronto Zoo from 2020-08-26T04:00

Brent Huffman is back on the podcast to provide you with great information on the cheetah. We talk about how the cheetah is built for speed as they are the fastest land animal. We also talk abou...

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WFL 47: The Awesome Eland At The Toronto Zoo With Jason Pootoolal from 2020-08-12T09:00

The Eland is a dynamic species that has a varied herbivore diet and an interesting herd dynamic. I wanted to find out more about the Eland so I sat down with Zookeeper, Jason Pootoolal, who pass...

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WFL 46: The Endangered Grevy’s Zebra At The Toronto Zoo With Amanda Taylor from 2020-07-29T09:00

When I think about the zebra, I think about another prey item; however, there is so much more to zebra than being prey for African Savanna predators. Amanda Taylor, Zookeeper at the Toronto Zoo,...

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WFL 45: The Resilient Camels At The Toronto Zoo With Jenn Martin from 2020-07-15T09:00

Jenn Martin sits down with me to discuss Bactrian camels with me. I have great respect for any animal that lives in some of the harshest conditions in the world, where temperatures range from -4...

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WFL 44: Wood Bison At The Toronto Zoo With Amy Goswell from 2020-07-01T09:00

How do you take care of a 2000 pound wood bison at the Toronto Zoo? Well, I sat down with Zookeeper, Amy Goswell, to talk about the Zoo’s wood bison population. We discuss the Behavioural Husban...

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WFL 43: Reptiles of the Indo-Malaya Pavilion At The Toronto Zoo with Rick Vos from 2020-06-17T09:00

Do you like crocodiles, snakes, and turtles? How about if they were from the Indo-Malayan Region? Well, you are in luck! I had the chance to sit down and chat with Rick Vos, Lead Keeper of A...

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WFL 42: Ensuring The Health&Safety Of Animals and Staff During The COVID-19 Pandemic from 2020-06-03T09:00

Safety and security is a priority at the Toronto Zoo, especially during these unprecedented times where we must practice social distancing and pandemic protocols to ensure our safety. I wa...

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WFL 40: Zookeeper Diaries At The Toronto Zoo – Third Installment! from 2020-05-06T04:00

I meet some amazing Zookeepers at the Toronto Zoo every time I interview them for an episode on this podcast. I always ask the Zookeepers to share stories about the animals they have worked with...

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WFL 39: Zookeeper Diaries At The Toronto Zoo – Second Installment! from 2020-04-22T13:47:46

I meet some amazing Zookeepers at the Toronto Zoo every time I interview them for one of the episodes on this podcast. I always ask the Zookeepers to tell me some stories about the animals they ...

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WFL 38: Zookeeper Diaries At The Toronto Zoo – First Installment! from 2020-04-08T09:00

I meet some amazing Zookeepers at the Toronto Zoo every time I interview them for one of the episodes on this podcast. I always ask the Zookeepers to tell me some stories about their animals. It...

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WFL 37: The Adaptable Raccoons At The Toronto Zoo from 2020-03-25T09:00

In this episode of the Wild For Life Podcast, we are going to learn about the Great Canadian Raccoon. We often see raccoons in Toronto in alleys, curiously peering into garbage bins, and crossin...

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WFL 36: Snow Leopards At The Toronto Zoo With Jenn Martin from 2020-03-11T09:00

I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with The Toronto Zoo’s Snow Leopard Zookeeper, Jenn Martin, to discuss all things about snow leopards. Jenn explains what it’s like to care for the ma...

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WFL 35: Orchids At The Toronto Zoo With Paul Gellatly from 2020-02-26T10:00

Paul Gellatly is back on the show to talk about how to take care of orchids. Orchids are a popular plant in many households, but people often don’t know how to take care of them, including me. P...

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WFL 34: River Otters At The Toronto Zoo from 2020-02-12T10:00

The river otters at the Toronto Zoo are always a highlight for me to visit because they are so cute and playful. It seems like they are always up to something, whether it is enjoying a treat, sw...

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WFL 33: Social Media At The Toronto Zoo With Olivia Weaver And Cassandra Thompson from 2020-01-29T10:00

Do you like to look at cute and interesting animals on social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook? Or do you like to watch videos of animals on YouTube and maybe even listen ...

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WFL 32: The Hard-Working Naked Mole Rats At The Toronto Zoo With Ali Vella-Irving from 2020-01-15T10:00

Naked Mole Rats can freak people out by their looks; however, they are a very interesting species as they build intricate sets of tunnels and rooms that have specific purposes; they h...

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WFL 31: How The Zoo Transfers Animals With Vicki Hardstaff from 2020-01-01T10:00

Transferring animals from one zoo to another can be very important to the conservation of a particular species. Individual species are matched within accredited zoos to fulfill the Species Survi...

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WFL 30: Caribou At The Toronto Zoo With Aly Pidgen And Lindsay Vasseur from 2019-12-18T05:00

I had the chance to sit down with Toronto Zoo Zookeepers Aly Pidgen and Lindsay Vasseur to discuss the Caribou herd at the Zoo. They discussed what it’s like to care for the herd and go into det...

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WFL 29: Immersing Yourself In The Toronto Zoo’s Guest Experience With Lauren Ogle from 2019-12-04T10:00

Lauren Ogle, Manager of Guest Operations, joins me on the podcast today to discuss how hard the Zoo works to ensure your visit is the best experience every time you come to the Zoo. Lauren discu...

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WFL 28: The Rugged Przewalski’s Horses At The Toronto Zoo With Jenn Martin from 2019-11-20T10:00

You haven’t seen a horse until you have seen the Przewalski’s Horses (P. Horses) at the Toronto Zoo. These rugged wild horses may be shorter than the horses that you are used to seeing in a para...

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WFL 27: Behavioural Husbandry And Conservation Of The Western Lowland Gorillas At The Toronto Zoo With Ali Vella-Irving and Heidi Manicki-Claffey from 2019-11-06T10:00

Gorillas may be one of the most iconic species at the Toronto Zoo and they are the subject of today’s episode. I sit down with Zookeepers Ali Vella-Irving and Heidi Manicki-Claffey to discuss th...

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WFL 26: Polar Bear Personalities and Conservation At The Toronto Zoo With Aly Pidgen from 2019-10-23T09:00

The Polar Bears at the Toronto Zoo are always a sight to see when you visit. The massive bears are playful, active, and massive in size and personality. Aly Pidgen is a Zookeeper at the Zoo who ...

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WFL 25: Conservation And Behavioural Husbandry Of Giraffes At The Toronto Zoo With Brent Huffman from 2019-10-11T15:03:05

Giraffes are a unique animal with their long necks and very long and flexible tongues. I wanted to find out more about giraffes at the Toronto Zoo, so I got the chance to sit down with Brent Huf...

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WFL 24: Volunteering At The Toronto Zoo With Karen Conway and Denise Hill-Fox from 2019-09-25T09:00

Volunteers play an integral role in educating people who visit the Toronto Zoo. In this episode, I interview Karen Conway and Denise Hill-Fox, who are Coordinators of Volunteering and Engagement...

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WFL 23: How Habitats Are Designed At The Toronto Zoo With Dave LaGrotta and Katrina Salvador from 2019-09-11T09:00

Habitats at the Toronto Zoo are carefully planned, designed, and constructed to make the animals feel at home as well as provide a function in the husbandry of the animals. Dave LaGrotta and Kat...

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WFL 22: The Great Barrier Reef At The Toronto Zoo With Sam Ironside from 2019-08-28T09:00

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest barrier reef in the world and it’s a United Nations World Heritage Site; therefore, it is important that you are aware of how to protect this reef. Sam Iron...

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WFL 21: Orangutans - Their Care And Their Conservation With Amanda Carroll from 2019-08-21T09:00

Amanda Carroll, a Zookeeper in the Indo-Malaya Area of the Toronto Zoo, joins me on the podcast to discuss the care and conservation of the Sumatran orangutans. During the interview, Amanda talk...

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WFL 20: White Lions At The Toronto Zoo With Julie Ward from 2019-08-07T09:00

I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Julie Ward, Lead Keeper of the African Savanna at the Toronto Zoo, to discuss the unique characteristics of the white lions at the Zoo; their per...

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WFL 019: The Great Lakes Aqua-Links Program At The Toronto Zoo With Mary-Kate Whibbs And Kat Lucas from 2019-07-31T09:00

I had the pleasure to sit down with Mary-Kate Whibbs and Kat Lucas to discuss the Toronto Zoo’s Great Lakes Aqua-Links Program. Mary-Kate and Kat visit classrooms all across the Greater Toronto ...

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WFL 18: Amur And Sumatra Tigers At The Toronto Zoo With Bailey Dreury And Sarah Stata from 2019-07-24T09:00

Tigers are one of the most iconic species in the world and the staff at the Toronto Zoo are working hard to make visitors aware of their conservation status in the wild. I interview Bailey D...

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WFL 17: Outreach And Discovery At The Toronto Zoo With Ashley Fell And Brendan Bonner from 2019-07-17T09:00

One of the greatest things about a Zoo is to see how animals behave in an up close and personal environment. The Toronto Zoo produces daily shows that provide you with the opportunity to experie...

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WFL 16: Ring-Tailed Lemurs At The Toronto Zoo With Sonia Hojka from 2019-07-10T09:00

I sit down with Sonia Hojka, who is a Zoo Keeper at the Zoo, to discuss the biology, behaviour, ecology, and conservation of the ring-tailed lemurs. We chat about some interesting facts about th...

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WFL 15: The Toronto Zoo’s Extensive Tropical Plant Collection With Paul Gellatly And Amanda Theodoridis from 2019-07-03T09:00

Paul Gellatly, Curatorial Gardner, and Amanda Theodoridis, Curatorial Assistant, join me on the podcast this week to discuss the Toronto Zoo’s extensive plant collection. 

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WFL 14: Black-Footed Ferrets And Vancouver Island Marmot Conservation At The Toronto Zoo With Maria Franke from 2019-06-26T09:00

Maria Franke, Manager of Welfare Science at the Toronto Zoo, sits down with me to discuss the conservation of the black-footed ferret and the Vancouver Island marmot, which are two species that ...

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WFL 13: Blanding’s Turtle Head Start Program At The Toronto Zoo With Paul Yannuzzi and Taylor Tabobondung from 2019-06-19T09:00

Today, I am speaking with Paul Yannuzzi and Taylor Tabobondung, who work at the Toronto Zoo as part of the Adopt-A-Pond - Blanding’s Turtle Head Start Programme and Turtle Island Conservation. Listen

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WFL 12: Pygmy And River Hippos At The Toronto Zoo With Erica Jacques And Alison Babin from 2019-06-12T09:00

I had the pleasure to sit down with Erica Jacques, Zoo Keeper in the African Rainforest Pavilion, and Alison Babin, Zoo Keeper in the African Savanna, to discuss two species of hippos at the Tor...

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WFL 11: Kangaroos And Their Walk-Thru At The Toronto Zoo With Zoo Keeper, Brent Huffman from 2019-06-05T09:00

On this week’s episode, I have a great conversation with Brent Huffman, a Zoo Keeper at the Toronto Zoo with 6 years of experience working with the Kangaroos. We sat down in the New Kangaroo Wal...

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WFL 10: Feeding The Animals At The Toronto Zoo With Nutritionists Jaap Wensvoort And Sarra Gourlie from 2019-05-29T09:00

Have you ever wondered how the Toronto Zoo feeds all of the animals their specific diets that will allow them to grow big and healthy? Well, I had the chance to sit down with the Zoo’s Nutrition...

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WFL 009: Behavioural Enrichment And Wild Encounters At The Toronto Zoo With Hollie Ross from 2019-05-22T09:00

Did you ever wonder why the Polar Bears have an empty barrel in their enclosures that they can fill up with water during play time? The barrel is part of the Polar Bears’ behavioural enric...

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WFL 008: Green Initiatives And The Washed Ashore Program With Kyla Greenham from 2019-05-15T09:00

I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Kyla Greenham, Manager of Conservation Programs and Environment at the Toronto Zoo. Kyla and I discussed some of the many sustainable progr...

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WFL 007: Bird Curation and Conservation with Dr. Kevin Kerr from 2019-05-08T09:00

Dr. Kevin Kerr, Curator of Birds and Invertebrates at the Toronto Zoo, joins me on the podcast to discuss the husbandry and conservation projects at the Zoo. If you are into birds, then th...

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WFL 006: Protecting Rhinos with Rhino Keepers Angie Snowie and Deserrai Buunk from 2019-05-01T10:00

How do you care for 4,600 lbs Rhino at a Zoo? Angie Snowie and Deserrai Buunk are Rhino Keepers at the Toronto Zoo and sit down with me to discuss the care they provide the Greater On...

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WFL 005: Veterinary Care At The Toronto Zoo With Dr. Christopher Dutton from 2019-04-24T10:00

I have the pleasure to sit down with Dr. Christopher Dutton, the Head of Veterinary Services at the Wildlife Centre at the Toronto Zoo, to discuss how a small number of people work with each oth...

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WFL 004: Bat Conservation and Field Work with Eryk Matczak and Toby Thorne from 2019-04-17T10:00

Did you ever wonder what it’s like to track bats during the night in a forest? I sit down with Eryk Matczak and Toby Thorne, two native bat researchers at the Toronto Zoo, to discuss their field...

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WFL 003: Preserving Genetic Diversity In the Toronto Zoos Fertility Clinic With Dr. Gabriela Mastromonaco from 2019-04-10T15:35:06

My guest today is Dr. Gabriela Mastromonaco, the Curator of Reproductive Programs and Research at the Toronto Zoo. I sit down with Gaby to find out more about the “fertility clinic” o...

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WFL 002: African Penguins With Kim Welfle from 2019-04-03T09:00

Kim Welfle joins me on the podcast today to discuss the care and conservation of the African penguins at the Toronto Zoo. Kim is a Keeper Grade 3 who has been working in the African Savann...

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WFL 001: Toronto Zoo Conservation Programs With Andrew Lentini from 2019-03-27T10:00

I sit down with Andrew Lentini, the Interim Director of Conservation and Wildlife at the Toronto Zoo, to discuss how the Zoo leads in conservation projects locally and internationally using its ...

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Welcome To Wild For Life, A Toronto Zoo Podcast from 2019-03-05T20:30:12

We are proud to present to you our new podcast. This episode introduces the Wild For Life Podcast to augment the Zoo experience for everyone who visits the Toronto Zoo. 

I am your host, A...

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