Welcome back to 'ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast'! Today, Jack & Jodi are hosting the first ever ReZOOie Award Show. This special episode will celebrate excellence in zoos, with categories recognising their incredible conservation work, visitor experience, habitat design and overall brilliance! This has been a dream since we started the podcast a year ago and we are so excited that we are able to celebrate some amazing organisations now! We also recap our favourite moments of the year. This in...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 85
Welcome back to 'ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast'! Today, Jack & Jodi are proud to announce that the first ever 'ReZOOies' will be taking place on the 13th of March 2023. This award show will celebrate excellence in zoos, with categories recognising their incredible conservation work, visitor experience, habitat design and overall brilliance! There will be multiple categories such as 'Best Zoo' and 'Best Aquarium' which will be decided by us, however we also need your help! There are two fan v...
Mar 03, 2023•11 min•Season 4Ep. 84
Welcome to ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast! Today, Jack and Jodi are back to finish their discussion about Blair Drummond Safari Park! Last time we talked all about their international animals and family activities, so this time we are celebrating the amazing African species in their care. Starting with Morag the baby Rhino, the duo then discuss Giraffes, Elephants, Ostriches, Zebras, Chimpanzees, Lions and Lemur Land! Finally, they discuss the drive through reserves, bird of prey demonstration an...
Mar 01, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 83
Welcome back to ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast! Today, Jack and Jodi are talking all about Scotland’s only Safari Park, Blair Drummond Safari Park! Found just outside of Stirling, this Africa-centric collection also features some of our favourite species from across the globe, including Tigers, Llamas and Camels! This wonderful park is filled with iconic African animals, as well as classic family favourites. Some of the species discussed include Southern White Rhinos, Chimpanzees, Lemurs, Sea Lio...
Feb 27, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 82
This World Pangolin Day I am so excited to announce that ‘Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast’ will be returning for Season 5 on the 20th of March 2023! 💚 This upcoming series will be a celebration of the diversity of wildlife and conservation in Africa. We will be celebrating the stories of bizarre species, unique projects and the people who work tirelessly to protect nature across the continent. I cannot wait for you to hear it! 🌍 Guests include the previously announced Cam Whitnall & Rob...
Feb 18, 2023•5 min•Season 5Ep. 81
Welcome back to ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast! On today's episode, Jack and Jodi revisit Chester Zoo to determine whether they where too generous in their first assessment of the park. They discuss what has changed, some of the events they have attended, and why Chester Zoo remains one of the best zoos in the UK. This episode is broken into 4 sections... Bats, Boats, Babies and Events (sorry we couldn't think of a 4th 'b word'). In the first section they discuss the bat house, which was cl...
Feb 06, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 80
Welcome back to the greatest podcast ever podcasted! Once again, Jack is joined by Ellen Weatherford, Vikram Baliga & Ashley Bray to celebrate the holiday season! This time, Jack and Ellen share their favourite conservation success stories of 2022 and everyone looks forward to 2023 with some New Year’s resolutions! We begin with Ellen talking all about the Grasshopper Sparrow and a huge area of land which has just been protected in Florida. Then, Jack talks all about the Red Squirrels, Grey ...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 79
Let’s celebrate the holiday season with three wildlife podcasting legends! Today, Jack is joined by Ellen Weatherford of ‘Just the Zoo of Us’, Vikram Baliga of ‘Planthropology’, & Ashley Bray of ‘Get Out Alive’, to look back on their years, celebrate their favourite conservation success stories of 2022, and look forward to 2023 by making some New Year’s resolutions! To kick things off, everyone suggests new holiday traditions! We all know that reindeer, pine trees and mistletoe nature-based ...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 78
Welcome to ReZOO – the Zoo Review Podcast! This week Jack and Jodi discuss the Blue Planet Aquarium! Found in Ellesmere Port, this little aquarium has an incredibly diverse range of themed areas and species. These include freshwater streams, amazing amazon tanks, a trip to Lake Malawi and a dangerous frolic through a venomous realm! Having both previously worked for Deep Sea World, one of the Blue Planets sister sites, the duo also answer the question: which ASPRO aquarium is better, The B...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 77
Welcome to ReZOO – the Zoo Review Podcast! This week Jack and Jodi discuss the family-centric ‘Five Sisters Zoo'! The pair begin by walking through each of the zoo’s amazing species and their conservation work. This includes conversations about their mission to rescue circus animals, and the fact that they are home to the only Cheetahs in Scotland! They also make sure to talk about the zoo’s iconic rides, reptile house, and the low ticket price! Finally, the pair share their two stars and ...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 76
Welcome back to another episode of 'ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast'! As you may have heard, Bristol Zoo recently closed it's gates for the very last time. However, that is not the end of the story. Bristol Zoological Society also own the Wild Place Project, an exciting new development on the outskirts of Bristol! This time, Jack & Jodi are going to be giving their thoughts on this new development, as well their hopes for the future of this conservation heavyweight. This episode features...
Nov 28, 2022•59 min•Season 4Ep. 75
It's the final episode of Season 4! To celebrate the end of this chapter, Jack is joined by the fantastic Vikram Baliga to discuss Plants, PhDs and Podcasts! The dynamic duo discuss the importance of not letting plants fade into the background, the threats some of Vikram's favourite plants face, and how we can all help to protect these incredible, important beings! This includes chat's about Urban Gardening, Prairies, the Bristlecone Pine, and the power of disconnecting from your phone.&nb...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 74
Hello everyone! Thank you for joining me for the final episode of 'My Arizona Adventure'! Today, we are celebrating the entirety of my incredible trip. First, I recap the week and discuss what I learned from my visits to the Tucson Botanical Gardens, Phoenix Zoo, Reid Park Zoo, and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Then, I talk about why I loved the wildlife of Arizona... particularly the Saguaros and Javelinas. Finally, I discuss what I learned at the NAAEE Conference! 🌵 I split what I learned at ...
Oct 22, 2022•34 min
Hello everyone! Today I reflect on my presentation at the NAAEE conference, and talk about what it meant to me. I also discuss some of my favourite moments from my final day in Tucson, including an amazing hike I took up the Finger Rock trail, an unforgettable sunset, and... Fajitas 😂 Useful Links Make sure to follow the show on social media: @PangolinPodcast 💚 You can also follow me on Twitter, @onlyjackbaker, and on Instagram, @theonlyjackbaker 🌵 Music Credits: Morocco Sting by Kevin ...
Oct 17, 2022•11 min
Hello friends! Today I went on a bird walk and experienced the sights, tastes, smells and feelings of Arizona! I saw an incredible selection of birds! 🦅 I smelled some of the most wonderful plants! 🪴 I tasted the bountiful fruits of the cactus! I felt the prickly warmth of the Saguaro on my skin… because I gave it a hug! 🌵 I hope you love hearing about my wonderful sensory experience. Special thanks to Gerry Ellis and Ellen Bashor who led me through this wonderful adventure! Usefu...
Oct 15, 2022•22 min
Hello everyone! Today’s episode is an extra special tribute to the animals of the night. We’re talking all about Great Horned Owls, Bats and Coyotes! I know this is a shorter episode, however we’ll be back tomorrow with even more amazing NAAEE conference content! Useful Links Make sure to follow the show on social media: @PangolinPodcast 💚 You can also follow me on Twitter, @onlyjackbaker, and on Instagram, @theonlyjackbaker 🌵 Music Credits: Morocco Sting by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://i...
Oct 14, 2022•9 min
Hello friends! Today we’re talking all about the fantastic Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. This Zoo/Botanic Garden/Aquarium/Museum is absolutely one of the best museums on earth. Please let me tell you why… On top of all the museum stuff, I also want to chat about the opening night of the NAAEE Conference, and my three favourite moments from the evening! In no particular order, they are… 🌸 The incredibly talented ‘Las Azeleas’! 📜 The declaration of ‘Environmental Education Week...
Oct 13, 2022•29 min
Hello everyone! Today was the best day of my trip so far because I FED A GIRAFFE! That’s right, today I visited Reid Park Zoo and they where kind enough to let me feed one of their stunning Reticulated Giraffes! However, I promise that’s not all I talk about today... I also discuss some of the zoos other animals. These include: Elephants, Rhinos, Anteaters, Tapirs, Jaguars, and Lions! Plus, I discuss the best piece of zoo interpretation I’ve ever seen… a big elephant booty that makes a noi...
Oct 12, 2022•27 min
Welcome back to My Arizona Adventure! Today we’re talking all about my trip to the Phoenix Zoo! I had the most magical day and I hope you enjoy hearing all about it! The local Arizona species we discuss include: Rattlesnakes, Mountain Lions, Bobcats, Peccaries, Eagles, Condors, and Gambel’s Quail! We also cover international icons such as Siamangs and the Chinese Alligator! Also, extra special shout-out to the Pronghorn… who may be one of my new favourite species! I also chat a littl...
Oct 11, 2022•29 min
Hello everyone and welcome to My Arizona Adventure! For the next week I am coming to you live from Tucson, where I will be attending the NAAEE Environmental Education Conference! While I’m here, I am going to post as many podcasts as I can, all about the incredible wildlife of this gorgeous state. I am also going to be sharing my thoughts on different attractions and telling personal stories about the trip! On todays episode I explain why I’m here! I also share my first impressions of Tucs...
Oct 10, 2022•21 min
This week Jack is joined by Dagmar der Weduwen, a PhD student and Archerfishionando! What that means is she knows all about the wonderful world of archerfish! So, the duo discuss the archerfish's bizarre hunting techniques, why the fish would make excellent firefighters, how clever they are and the threats that they face! Jack and Dagmar also discuss their shared love of St Andrews; why Dungeons & Dragons is the perfect cure for PhD stress; Social Learning; the importance of mangrove ecosyst...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 73
This week Jack is joined by Brogan Mace, the creator of Project Simia! Project Simia is a social media campaign which is looking to promote the conservation of primates, so the duo chat about the issues with how primates are portrayed online. Brogan also helps Jack understand the differences between Apes, Monkeys, Lemurs and other Primates, and in return he tries to convince her that the Orangutan is the greatest of the great apes! Jack and Brogan also talk about some of their favourite under-ap...
Sep 19, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 72
On this week's show Jack is joined by Dr Rebecca Smith, the Executive Director of Para la Tierra! Her organisation is working to save wildlife across Paraguay, and today she is here to talk candidly about the huge conservation challenges facing the country. She also talks about her work with capuchins, what motivates her and how she believes we need to be more prepared to have difficult and challenging conversations in the world of conservation! While there is a lot to deal with, there is still ...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 71
Welcome back to 'ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast'! As you may have heard, Bristol Zoo recently closed it's gates for the very last time. Therefore, Jack and Jodi wanted to memorialise this wonderful collection and celebrate the joy it brought them. However, to make this extra special they are going to be doing things a little bit differently! Instead of covering the usual topics, to start off the episode Jack is joined by the fantastic Connor Davies, one of Bristol Zoo's Engagement and Learning pr...
Sep 05, 2022•2 hr 41 min•Season 4Ep. 70
Today Jack is joined by Stephanie Martin, an environmental communicator and the creator of Stephintonature.com, to tell stories about telling stories! Whether they are fact or fiction, based in reality or totally bizarre, stories have been used for a very long time to communicate important messages and teach people something new. In the realm of conservation storytelling can therefore be an important tool... but it is a tool that must be used thoughtfully and respectfully. Today, Jack and Steph ...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 69
Today Jack is joined by Ian Allan, the Supervisor of Natural Areas and Arboriculture at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden! He is here to discuss the organisation's amazing conservation work and tell us about some of the incredible species which call the gorgeous, mountainside garden home. First, the duo chat about the garden itself, and what makes it a unique bio-refuge. Then, Ian explains the dramatic history of the Wollemi pine, a species that was long thought to be extinct but has since...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 68
Today Jack is joined by Eleanor, Alex and Hannah from the Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT). They are here to discuss their involvement with the LWT's Youth Council, talk about how it promotes diversity in conservation, and share how it's members are making huge waves in the conservation space! (When we say huge waves we mean it... they talked at COP26!) The group also chat about some of their personal career goals, how they feel their involvement with LWT has helped them grow, and some of their f...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 67
Welcome to ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast! Today Jack and Jodi are talking about a zoo close to both of their hearts, the Highland Wildlife Park! Found in the Cairngorms National Park, this wonderful collection is home to some of the most incredible mountain-based species from across the globe. This includes... 🦜 Amur Tigers 🐻 Polar Bears 🦧 Snow Leopards 🦒 Scottish Wildcats 🦏 Mishmi Takins As always the duo are going to walk you through their day, some of their favourite memories of the par...
Aug 08, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 66
Welcome to another exciting episode of ReZOO - the Zoo Review Podcast! Today Jack and Jodi are back for Part 2 of their ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Review! Last time the pair covered everything up to their lunch break, so today they are back to discuss... 🦜 The Asian Area (Tigers, Sloth Bears, Yaks, Camels, Greater One-Horned Rhino, Elephants) 🐻 HullabaZOO 🦧 Aquarium 🦒 Butterfly House 🦏 Base Camp (Chimps, Lemurs, Otters, Red Pandas) They then wrap up by talking all about how to get to the zoo, the g...
Jul 29, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 65
Welcome back to ReZOO - the Zoo Review Podcast! Today Jack and Jodi are talking about the largest zoo in the UK, the one and only ZSL Whipsnade Zoo! Based in over 600 acres of beautiful English countryside, this zoo is a haven for hundreds of species from across the globe. This episode covers everything up to and including our lunch break, so we discuss the following: 🦜 The European Area (Bison, Lynx, Wild Boar, Brown Bear, Wolverines, Reindeer) 🐻 Penguins 🦧 Patagonian Mara 🦒 The African Ar...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 64
