New Zealand's got the wildest birds, y'all. This week we learn about the Kakapo, the world's heaviest parrot! Join us as we dive deep into this gif-generating bird, discuss our fear of big sweaty dudes, and learn more about Flora's musical past.
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 8 min
He can see everything. He can punch everything... including possibly One Punch Man himself. This thing is actual peak performance but also peak murder, so thank Darwin he is in the bottom of the ocean.
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 9 min
This week, Flora and Fauna have a pre-vacation breakdown and answer more of your questions! Listen to the madness ensue as we touch on tips for getting the most out of kindle, Edgar Allen Poe prequels, and mullets. We discuss: - Our favorite (and least favorite) parts of the job and why? - If we could work with any other species or in any other section, what would it be and why?
Feb 04, 2020•34 min
What do Rumplestiltskin, Gordon Ramsay, bungholes, and lower back tattoos all have in common? They're all prominently featured in this week's episode. Learn about the Funnel Web Spider, a venomous babe from Australian who just wants to soak.
Jan 28, 2020•57 min
Time for more advice! For whatever reason, you guys keep asking for our advice when in actuality, we're just little slug women doing our best. TLDL: We love our volunteers and you should too, end of story. Also, name your animals, because why the heck not? This week, we discuss: - Our experiences with volunteers, our thoughts on their role in the zoo, and advice on how not to be a dirtbag to the people donating their time to help out the zoo - The pros vs cons of naming zoo animals and sharing t...
Jan 21, 2020•48 min
Him BABY! Small amphibian with big smoothie energy. Resistant to cancer, yes, regrow limbs, yes, cute, yes.
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Not gonna lie, there's a lot of nipple talk in this episode...we also attempt basic math and roast a patron. It's GREAT.
Jan 07, 2020•58 min
Little Robber Boy. Tiny masked bandit with hands of a man. The sneaky rabid raccoon.
Dec 31, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Ho ho ho! Check out our special festive quick and dirty where we discuss how zookeepers spend their holidays, we toss out some last minute gift ideas, and talk about our favorite holiday traditions. We answer: - What do zookeepers do on holidays and days when the zoo is closed? - What are Flora and Fauna doing for their holiday?
Dec 24, 2019•48 min
Sumatran Rhinos are small, hairy, and vocal. We can relate. But let's get depressing, these things are dying, and it's all our fault.
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 25 min
We answer a QND we have avoided for 10 months. Sorry Aimee, we love you tho. We answer: What are your opinions on circuses? If we don't support the circus, are zoos the next to go? Send in your thoughts if you agree/disagree! We would love to hear it. But be nice, k thanks.
Dec 10, 2019•57 min
This week we dive into the Big Ol' Blue and learn about Sea Turtles! We talk Pokemon per usual, discuss sea turtle certified self care strategies, and debate the best way to store a corn dog.
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 23 min
We are thankful for Old Sharks, Grim Reapers, and Pokemon. We chat about the oldest vertebrate in the world, things that live on it's eyeballs, and whether or not it can deep throat a reindeer.
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 1 min
This week, Flora and Fauna get religious, unintentionally slip in an ad for Clif bars, and plan the next Keeper Chat meet-up. Buckle up, it's time to bug.
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr
Does anyone even care?
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 25 min
Big freaky fish with a skin tag for a boyfriend. Shes a Virgo so you wouldn't understand.
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Nothing is funny. Everything is horrible. Children cry and ramen noodles are born.
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 3 min
This week we get spooky and talk about a deep ocean boy. WARNING! Flora screams at 10:13 so prepare your eardrums. RIP
Oct 15, 2019•59 min
Woooo it's October. So we picked the pumpkin spice wolf. But guess what... it only eats apples and it's not even a wolf.
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 2 min
This week we're talking all about PASSION...of our jobs that is! We answer: What made you choose the animals you work with? Did they choose you?! Did you get knowledge gradually through internships? How do you get as much experience with the animal group you want to work with?
Oct 01, 2019•27 min
This week, learn about a real life dinosaur! Flora and Fauna get excited about caruncles and uncover the mystery of this big bird.
Sep 24, 2019•43 min
Ronald McDonald meets Crossfit and makes this literal beefy boy.
Sep 10, 2019•58 min
Nice
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 3 min
You all love getting quick and dirty with us, so this week we're answering two questions. We answer: How do you navigate workplace relationships? What is animal enrichment and what is your favorite!? Sit back, relax, and listen to us scream into the void, per usual.
Aug 27, 2019•58 min
Keeper Chat Fan Meetup 2021 is PLANNED. This worm is small and wormy and lives in ICE. What more do you even need to know. But actually please tune in.
Aug 20, 2019•1 hr
This week we answer the eternal question, is it a whale or a shark?? Flora and Fauna have slug brain and scream about chickens. Take a big ocean sip babe!
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 4 min
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Aug 06, 2019•54 min
Raise your hand if the Lion King traumatized you as a child. This week we dive into that fave flick and talk about the bird behind Zazu - the red billed hornbill! Hear about Flora and Fauna's sordid past, all the dumb stuff their cats do, and listen as they do some investigative journalism on air.
Jul 30, 2019•49 min
Kinkajou, I choose you! Let's talk about the honey bear, the exorcist of the forest, the stripper of the pokemon world.
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr
Answering more of those burning zookeeper questions that keep you up at night. ;) We answer: How do you deal with seasonal employment? Any advice for interns? How can you prepare for the next step? Any advice for moving?! How can a green keeper stand out against those with more experience?
Jul 16, 2019•56 min