Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Taronga Zoo (2024)

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Keeper Enrichment with Maz Boz 50:20

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Send us a text Signed up and ready to join the Royal Australian Air Force, Maz Boz never thought a ‘Keeper for the Day’ experience at Taronga Zoo would change his life forever. He was so blown away by the people and magic of Taronga that he immediately changed his career, joining Taronga as a volunteer keeper. Today, Maz continues to pursue a fulfi…

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Zoo Life in Lockdown with Cameron Kerr 58:30

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Send us a text In the first Taronga Talks episode for season 2, Taronga Conservation Society Australia CEO Cameron Kerr reflects on the enormous change affecting us all during the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 5,000 animals to still care for, ongoing conservation work to help save endangered species and two beautiful Zoos to maintain, there's no suc…

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Song and Story with Col Hardy OAM 1:03:43

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Send us a text We were honoured to welcome respected Brewarrina Elder and Australian country music legend Col Hardy OAM to the Taronga Talks studio, for a very special conversation. Col’s incredible journey to Taronga is carried by his love of music and sacred connection to the land and wildlife. As Education Officer for Taronga’s ‘Animals of the D…

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Inquiry and Closure with Dr. Lydia Tong 1:14:01

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Send us a text With an interest in anatomy, the weird and wonderful, and a lifelong affinity with animals – the writing was on the wall for Dr. Lydia Tong to devote her career to science. As Veterinary Pathologist at Taronga Wildlife Hospital, Lydia acts as the ‘Zoo’s Coroner’ – investigating the lives and deaths of animals. She gathers information…

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Radical Optimism with Belinda Fairbrother 1:02:26

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Send us a text Staying positive and solutions-focused keeps Belinda Fairbrother tackling huge global challenges like climate change, every day. Spending her formative years at play in the Aussie bush, Belinda acquired a love and curiosity of nature and animals that led to her studying Environmental Science – and travelling as far as Antarctica – to…

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Tusk Training with Anthony Dorrian 50:29

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Send us a text Every second weekend during his teens, Anthony Dorrian would help his father with Taronga Zoo’s food and manure runs. He jumped at every opportunity to learn and grow as a keeper – first at Taronga Zoo Sydney, then at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, before working abroad in England and Ireland. With over 35 years’ experience, An…

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Reaching High with Jimmy Sanders 51:20

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Send us a text From caring for stray dogs to rehabilitating native wildlife at WIRES, Jimmy Sanders was born with an innate love of nature. Taronga Zoo’s Chimpanzee Talk inspired him to pursue a career as a Zoo Keeper – unlocking his passion for ungulates (hooved animals) and his life’s calling to protect the iconic Giraffe. As Senior Ungulate Keep…

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Pride Life with Bruce Murdock 1:06:30

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Send us a text Bruce Murdock’s earliest memory of connecting with animals occurred when he was very young, during a pony ride. He knew he wanted to live his life around animals. Starting small with a ‘free-range’ pet rabbit, Bruce sought out learning experiences that brought him closer to wildlife. Despite advice to the contrary, Bruce was determin…

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The Magic Portal with Wendy Gleen 45:48

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Send us a text Growing up in Sydney’s pristine Northern Beaches, Wendy Gleen used to wake up to blue-tongued lizards, diamond pythons, koalas and a brilliant dawn chorus. Then one day she realised – houses had replaced animals and the birds had stopped singing… and nobody else seemed to notice. As Senior Keeper in Taronga Zoo’s Australian Fauna div…

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Taking Nature's Course with Dr. Jane Goodall 45:52

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Send us a text We were honoured to welcome the incredible Dr. Jane Goodall to Taronga this month for an intimate conversation at Taronga’s wonderful Institute of Science & Learning. With almost 60 years of chimpanzee research at Gombe National Park in Tanzania, coupled with first-hand knowledge of global issues facing our future generations, Dr. Ja…

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Penguin Quest with Jo Walker 22:48

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Send us a text When Senior Marine Keeper Jo Walker started at Taronga Zoo, she was instantly spellbound by penguins. She fell in love with the look and inquisitive nature of this unusual bird, and was fascinated by their need to survive on both the land and sea. Her passion for penguins was ignited in Antarctica, beginning her life’s quest to see e…

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Care and Conservation with Dr. Benn Bryant 59:39

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Send us a text With up to 600 animals attending Taronga Western Plains Zoo Wildlife Hospital in any given year, no two days are the same for Senior Veterinarian Dr. Benn Bryant. From annual health checks of Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s mega-vertebrates like Giraffe, to saving local injured wildlife, Benn works tirelessly to achieve the optimal welf…

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Seal of Approval with Danielle Fox 50:53

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Send us a text The strong bond between a Keeper and their animal is hard-won, yet the most valuable tool available for animal training and enrichment. Danielle Fox knows that, like all good relationships, trust and rapport is earnt over time. From the diligent Californian Sea Lion to the cruisy New Zealand Fur Seal, Danielle adjusts her training ap…

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Nocturnal Neighbours with Paul Davies 46:24

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Send us a text As far back as he can remember, Paul Davies always wanted to be a Zoo Keeper. His childhood visits to Whipsnade Zoo in England cemented both his love of animals and awe of the zoo keeping profession. When life took an unexpected turn during his teens, Paul sought travel – first moving to Scotland before his big move to Australia. Thi…

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Chasing Dreams with Jordie Michelmore 54:14

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Send us a text Looking after the world’s fastest mammal, one of the world’s slowest animals and Africa’s most efficient predator is all in a day’s work for Taronga Western Plains Zoo Keeper Jordie Michelmore. Having joined Taronga Zoo’s ‘Youth at the Zoo’ program (YATZ) at 14 years-old, Jordie’s passion for animals keeps her chasing every opportuni…

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Rebound from Extinction with Michael McFadden 46:44

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Send us a text Though scaly and scary to some, Michael McFadden has always loved reptiles. His Honours degree first led him to Taronga Zoo, where he seized an opportunity to work in the Reptile House. Now Unit Supervisor for Herpetofauna, Michael is living out his childhood dream of not only working with reptiles and amphibians – but saving many cr…

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Rehab and Release with Libby Hall 1:00:50

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Send us a text The ocean was her first love… the salt, the spray, the waves. When her cat dragged a tiny naked bird into her home one day, Libby Hall fell in love again. Protecting and caring for injured wildlife, watching them grow stronger and releasing them back into their habitats became her life’s calling. As Manager of Taronga’s Wildlife Hosp…

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Extended Flight with Matt Kettle 1:01:55

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Send us a text From early morning bird-watching with his father in country Victoria, to watching tadpoles turn into turtles as a boy, Matt Kettle was always fascinated with wildlife. An unexpected friendship with a Zimbabwean falconer stirred his great love of birds early in his career. He spread his wings with a 12-month opportunity to create Taro…

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Fenced Hope with Andrew Elphinstone 58:49

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Send us a text Hundreds of metres of fencing forms a sanctuary for some of Australia’s most vulnerable and critically endangered species. Yet how can we save Australia’s Greater Bilby, Regent Honeyeater and Plains-Wanderer from behind a fence? Andrew Elphinstone sheds light on ‘re-wilding’ and his most important conservation project yet as Taronga’…

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Mother of Tigers with Louise Ginman 1:03:33

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Send us a text Had she not called up to confirm her post, Louise Ginman may have never worked at Taronga Zoo. Just ten days after starting as a Carnivore Keeper, Louise first experienced the joy of welcoming Sumatran Tiger cubs to the world. Twenty-five years later as Carnivore Unit Supervisor, she is raising cubs again – this time Red Panda and Su…

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Celebrating 60 - A Chimpanzee Special 1:29:51

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Send us a text It’s been an exciting time for Taronga Zoo’s chimpanzee group, and for chimpanzee research being conducted around the world. Taronga celebrated the 60th birthday of matriarch chimpanzee ‘Spitter’ this month, along with the 60th anniversary of Dr Jane Goodall’s ground-breaking chimpanzee research project in Gombe, Tanzania on World Ch…

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Hatching brilliant ideas for the planet 45:36

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Send us a text In early 2020 Taronga launched its new program to support environmental innovation – the HATCH: Taronga Accelerator Program. Taronga believes that innovation is a key part of securing a shared future for wildlife and people, and recognises that we need to look beyond the usual approaches to tackle environmental challenges. Over the l…

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01. Instructions 1:09

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Listen to this stop at Circular Quay before starting the tour.Autor: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

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02. Circular Quay 1:21

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Listen to this stop at Circular Quay before boarding the ferry.Autor: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

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03. Ferry Ride 3:23

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Listen to this stop on the ferry trip.Autor: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

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04. Taronga Zoo Wharf 1:04

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Listen to this stop between the ferry wharf and the start of the track opposite the Taronga Zoo entrance.Autor: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

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05. Bradleys Head Path 2:07

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Listen to this stop approximately 150 metres from the beginning of the path.Autor: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

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06. Athol Hall 0:59

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Listen to this stop in front of Athol Hall.Autor: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

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07. Eastern Water Dragons 0:50

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Listen to this stop when the canopy opens out and you can see the Sydney Harbour Bridge through the trees.Autor: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service