ZOOKEEPING 101

This is Zookeeping 101, a zoo keeper podcast with aim to inspire and educate the community by getting the inner voice out there of what we actually do and what it truly takes to be a zoo keeper.

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Episodes

2 days ago

The One Hundred and Forty Eighth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to the world of animals which simply would not be in existence without zoo's.
ZOOKEEPING 101 is very excited to dive into the world of animals which have experienced situations nearly putting them upon the list of extinction, and yet have defied the odds with the aid and support of some of our best zoo's worldwide. For this episode we dive into the world of the European Bison with Mark Habben formerly of the Wildwood Trust and Donovan currently at the heart of the programme within the Wildwood trust. Come along for an incredible journey and understanding for the blood, sweat and tears put into saving such an amazing species from the brink. 
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Sunday Feb 22, 2026

The One Hundred and Forty Seventh episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to  PJ Beaven from Zoo Fit.
ZOOKEEPING 101 is undergoing an in depth look into mental health, burnout and self care within the zookeeping field. It is an opportunity to hear experiences gather opinions from within on such a large topic in the modern day with one simple thing made clear - we are all in this together and you are not alone. PJ Beaven is here for this episode talking all about ZOO FIT and everything self care within the field.
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Friday Feb 20, 2026

What A true honour to continue this year long journey into the world of the DEARADH Zú and the world of the zoo architect. 
This week we go on the journey of the Native Species with Jonathan McLoughlin
Come along for the journey learning all about this in this episode with Jonathan McLoughlin, along with what DEARADH Zú can offer the world every 3rd Saturday with a new episode released.
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Sunday Feb 15, 2026

The One Hundred and Forty Sixth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Dr Kimberley Pope and 1Life Connected.
ZOOKEEPING 101 is undergoing an in depth look into mental health, burnout and self care within the zookeeping field. It is an opportunity to hear experiences gather opinions from within on such a large topic in the modern day with one simple thing made clear - we are all in this together and you are not alone. Dr Pope is here for this episode discussed 1 Life Connected and her voice, passion and support towards this topic.
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Sunday Feb 08, 2026

The One Hundred and Forty Fifth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Shannon McKinney from Graze: Growing Resiliency for Aquarium and Zoo Employees.
ZOOKEEPING 101 is undergoing an in depth look into mental health, burnout and self care within the zookeeping field. It is an opportunity to hear experiences gather opinions from within on such a large topic in the modern day with one simple thing made clear - we are all in this together and you are not alone. GRAZE and Shannon our here to share their voice and support.
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Sunday Feb 01, 2026

The One Hundred and Forty Fourth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Lizzie Grindey from Peak Wildlife Park.
ZOOKEEPING 101 is under going an in depth look into mental health, burnout and self care within the zookeeping field. It is an opportunity to hear experiences gather opinions from within on such a large topic in the modern day with one simple thing made clear - we are all in this together and you are not alone. 
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Sunday Jan 25, 2026

The One Hundred and Forty Third episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Will Shortridge from Jimmys Farm and Wildlife Park.
ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking an exciting exploration into the world of the unique moves throughout our industry of some truly amazing species. Our Zoos and Aquariums do remarkable work transferring species all across the globe, but some are just another level of stress, excitement and intrigue. Come along for the journey in this episode learning with Will all about his journey, and the learning of not just one amazing species being the Polar Bear, but also the Brown Bear.
Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it.

Sunday Jan 18, 2026

The One Hundred and Forty Second episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Tammy Batson from San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking an exciting exploration into the world of the unique moves throughout our industry of some truly amazing species. Our Zoos and Aquariums do remarkable work transferring species all across the globe, but some are just another level of stress, excitement and intrigue. Come along for the journey in this episode learning with Tammy all about her journey, and the learning of an amazing species being the Giant Panda.
Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it.

Sunday Jan 18, 2026

What A true honour to continue this year long journey into the world of the DEARADH Zú and the world of the zoo architect. 
This week we go on the journey of the Orangutan with Jonathan McLoughlin
Come along for the journey learning all about this in this episode with  Jonathan McLoughlin, along with what DEARADH Zú can offer the world every 3rd Saturday with a new episode released.
Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it.
Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

Sunday Jan 11, 2026

The One Hundred and Forty First episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Jonny Rudd formerly of Birmingham Sealife.
ZOOKEEPING 101 is taking an exciting exploration into the world of the unique moves throughout our industry of some truly amazing species. Our Zoos and Aquariums do remarkable work transferring species all across the globe, but some are just another level of stress, excitement and intrigue. Come along for the journey in this episode learning with Jonny all about his journey, and the learning of an amazing species being the Sea otter.
Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it.
Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.

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