Welcome back to ReZOO - The Zoo Review Podcast! This week Jack and Jodi are here to discuss SEA LIFE London Aquarium. This is the biggest aquarium the duo have reviewed so far... but is it the best? To work that out they discuss some of their favourite species, displays and themed zones. These included a wild rainforest, deep blue ocean, kingdom of corals, and an iceberg full of penguins. As always the pair also discuss gift shops, conservation, signage and ticket price. Finally they reveal what...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 54
This week Jack is joined by Sonam Tashi Lama, the Red Panda Network’s Program Coordinator! Sonam is here to discuss what the organisation is doing within Nepal to help safeguard this incredible species. This includes conversations about their research into Red Panda migration and the threat of dogs. The duo also chat about how the Red Panda Network is helping to empower local communities in the fight to save the Red Panda through their education work and Forest Guardian Programs. Finally, they c...
May 09, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 53
On today's show Jack is joined by Terrance Fleming, the Development Manager of the Red Panda Network! Terrance is here to introduce the wonderful world of Red Pandas! This includes an exploration of the species name, its adaptations, and its relationship with the Giant Panda! The duo also discuss how the Red Panda Network is working across the globe to raise awareness of, and secure a future for these incredible little creatures! Furthermore, the pair discuss Disney Pixar's 'Turning Red', how Te...
May 02, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 52
On today's show Jack is joined by Lynn Mento, the CEO of Conservation Nation! She is here to discuss the importance of diversifying the field of conservation. The pair also talk about how Conservation Nation are helping to do this by elevating under-represented voices, inspiring the next generation, and providing educational opportunities! On top of that, Jack and Lynn also chat about some of the projects which Conservation Nation support with their grants. These include a wolf conservation proj...
Apr 25, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 51
Welcome to ReZOO – the Zoo Review Podcast! This week Jack and Jodi discuss the fin-tastic ‘St Andrews Aquarium'! The pair begin by walking through each of the aquarium’s amazing themed zones. These include the awesome Amazon Rainforest, the bizarre Scottish seas, and the beautiful coral reef! They also make sure to talk about the aquarium’s great feeding demonstrations, the fantastic signage, and the low ticket price! Finally, the pair share some of their top aquarium tips. These include... Be P...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 50
On today's show Jack is joined by the amazing Laura Young, who may be better known to some of you as Less Waste Laura! She is a climate activist who is passionate about protecting our oceans, and today she is here to tell us about a number of protests that will be going on all across the UK on April 23rd 2022. Organised by Surfers Against Sewage, these protests hope to secure a better, cleaner future for our oceans! Jack and Laura also make the time to chat about some of the things you can do fo...
Apr 18, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 49
This week Jack is joined by the brilliant Deborah Tabart to highlight Australia’s most iconic animal, the Koala! The pair discuss how the Koala has become politicised, the numerous threats that it faces, and how the Australian Koala Foundation is fighting to protect this incredible species. This includes conversations about their work on the Koala Manifesto, Kiss Points and the Koala Protection Act! Jack and Deborah also discuss how government and industry must do more to protect the Koala, the ...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 48
Today Jack is joined by the one and only Patrícia Medici to discuss one of his favourite animals… the Tapir! The pair talk about what tapirs are, why they undoubtedly have the cutest babies in the animal kingdom, and how we can all act to protect them. They also discuss what it is like to chair an IUCN specialist group, the importance of removing negative stereotypes from animals, and the power of crazy ideas! For anyone who isn’t familiar with her work, Patrícia has worked with tapirs for over ...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Welcome to ReZOO – the Zoo Review Podcast! This week Jack and Jodi discuss 'The Scottish Deer Centre', a zoo which specialises in different species of Deer and the other animals which live around them. The pair begin by walking through their experience, and sharing the joy of feeding deer by hand. They also make sure to talk about some of the other amazing species that the centre is home too, the incredible signage, the low ticket price, and the great gift shop. Finally, they discuss whether you...
Apr 01, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 46
Once again Jack is joined by Connor Davies, a member of the Chester Zoo Youth Board! He is here to tell us all about youth governance, inclusivity in conservation, and the important work and aspirations of the Chester Zoo Youth Board! The pair begin with a recap of Connor's last appearance on the show where he discussed Bristol Zoo and volunteering. They then jump into the topic of inclusivity and how the Chester Zoo Youth Board promotes the voices of under-represented groups. They also take a w...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 45
Today Jack is joined by Connor Davies, one of Bristol Zoo’s Engagement and Learning Presenters. He is here to chat about youth empowerment, volunteering, and his pathway in to conservation. First, the duo share some of the perks of being a volunteer and discuss the various doors that these experiences open. They then discuss Connor's current role in the Bristol Zoo education team; the future of Bristol Zoo & the Wild Place Project; and Connor's favourite under-represented species, the Desert...
Mar 21, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 44
Today Jack is joined by the incredible Katie Macfarlane to discuss inclusivity, nature therapy and zoo education. The pair start by exploring Katie's transition from archeology to conservation, and her education with Durrell Conservation Academy in Mauritius. They then move on to discuss her roles at some of Scotland’s biggest animal attractions (Deep Sea World and Blair Drummond Safari Park); her experiences running outdoor education sessions with Camphill Blair Drummond and FABB; and her curre...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 43
On today's show Jack and Jodi discuss Fife Zoo, a brand new zoo found right in the heart of Fife! This fantastic little collection is home to species including Zebras, Tortoises, Armadillos, Lemurs and Meerkats! Having overcome impossible challenges, including a significant fire, they are making impressive strides towards greatness. They also have a brilliant little café and gift shop, making this a must see attraction for anyone based in Scotland. Make sure to follow the show on Social Media to...
Mar 11, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 42
Today Jack is joined by the Director of Conservation Optimism, Julia Migné! She is here to discuss the power of optimism, and how her organisation promotes positivity through social media, blogs, podcasts, film festivals and so much more! We also discuss how she became interested in telling conservation stories; her time as the 'Science and Conservation Communications Officer' at Chester Zoo; and her work with INKLINE! Useful Links: Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @PangolinPodcast...
Mar 07, 2022•55 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Today Jack is joined by the amazing Lizzie Seymour, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's Learning Technology Officer! The pair discuss what learning technology actually is, how she is integrating it into Edinburgh Zoo, and how during the COVID-19 Pandemic she managed to create the fantastic conservation education platform – ZOOdle! For the unusual animal fans out there, Jack and Lizzie also discuss two of her favourite species – Penguins and Gibbons! If you have ever wanted to hear a gibbo...
Feb 28, 2022•59 min•Season 4Ep. 40
Welcome to the fourth season of Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast! To celebrate this brand new season I am joined by the fantastic Dr. Arnaud Desbiez to discuss the incredible Anteater! We discuss the importance of anteaters, the threats they face out in the wild, and how his organisation is helping secure a future for these amazing animals. It doesn’t stop there though as we also take some time to chat about his work on the Giant Armadillo Conservation Project, and we discuss how numerous spec...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 39
Are you swimming comfortably? Then let's begin.... 🐟 On today's show Jack and Jodi discuss SEA LIFE Loch Lomond, a small but mighty aquarium on the banks of an iconic Scottish landmark! This fantastic aquarium is filled with amazing and bizarre creatures including a Sea Turtle, Mantis Shrimp, Sea Horses, Pipe Fish & Sharks! It also has an incredible view, cinema, and supports the SEA LIFE Trust! 🐠 Make sure to follow the show on Social Media to keep up to date with our latest news! We can ...
Feb 07, 2022•55 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Hello and welcome to the second part of our Chester Zoo review! Hosted by Jack Baker and Jodi McFarlane, this show promises to explore, appreciate and highlight the fantastic conservation work of zoos from around the world, while also offering perspective on the visitor experience. Last time we covered everything we discovered at Chester, up to and including our lunch break. Today we are back to discuss the following: 🦜 Red Pandas 🐻 Cheetahs 🦧 Camels & Onagers 🦒 Bats 🦏 Andean Bears &am...
Jan 31, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 37
Hello and welcome to ReZOO! Hosted by Jack Baker and Jodi McFarlane, this show promises to explore, appreciate and highlight the fantastic conservation work of zoos from around the world, while also offering perspective on the visitor experience. Today, we are turning our focus onto the incredible Chester Zoo! This episode covers everything up to and including, our lunch break, so we discuss the following: 🦜 First Impressions/Gift Shop 🐻 Elephants 🦧 Lions & The Spirit of the Jaguar 🦒 Re...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 36
Hello and welcome to ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast! Hosted by Jack Baker and Jodi McFarlane, this show promises to explore, appreciate and highlight the fantastic conservation work of zoos from around the world, while also offering perspective on the visitor experience. In this first episode Jack and Jodi introduce the concept; discuss their favourite things about zoos; and reveal their zoo pet peeves! As part of this, they discuss their favourite zoos and enclosures. Here are some of the zoos t...
Jan 17, 2022•32 min•Season 4Ep. 35
Welcome to Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast, the show dedicated to exploring the worlds underappreciated and underacknowledged conservation stories. Each week our host, Jack Baker, is joined by a world-leading conservationist to discuss their motivations, passions, projects, and the species that they long to protect! Additionally, this year, the Pangolin family will be growing even bigger with the launch of Pangolins sister show, ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast! Once in a while, Jack will be joi...
Jan 03, 2022•2 min
Jack is joined by the incredible Tasnia Khandaker Prova to recap the conservation highlights of 2021. The pair discuss Cher, Elephants, 'The New Big 5', Conservation Optimism, and the species that have made comebacks in 2021 (This includes tasmanian devils, lynxes, and gharials). They also discuss their hopes for 2022 and how you can create sustainable and eco-friendly new years resolutions! You can follow us on social media: @PangolinPodcast (We are on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Linkedin) Tasni...
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Happy Holidays and welcome to the Pangolin Christmas Special! Today’s festive celebration brings together old friends Jack Baker and Jodi McFarlane to discuss the season of good will; their time working together at various conservation organisations; and how we can all make a difference this holiday season! As part of this discussion the pair share their favourite holiday traditions, what they are grateful for, and some festive conservation stories. Mentioned species include: Angel Sharks, Goats...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 33
One year on from the initial release of 'The Plight of the Pangolin', Jack reflects on the show, how it has grown, and the successes of the last year! He also gives his own little TED Talk about the lessons he has learned in 2021. These include insights on conservation, podcasting, and how to stay motivated. This episode is based on a presentation he gave at the Chester Zoo Youth Symposium in November 2021. To keep up to date with the show, make sure to follow us on your podcast streaming servic...
Dec 13, 2021•27 min•Season 4Ep. 32
Today Jack is joined by the fantastic Lucía Rodríguez Valverde to celebrate World Lemur Day! The pair discuss what you can do to help lemurs and how you can celebrate this fantastic day. This also happens to be our season finale, so Jack recaps the series and takes some time to thank each of our incredible guests... Lucía, Jessie, Hery, Diamondra, Marni, Seheno, Hervet & Susie (You can check out links to all of their websites below)! Thank you all so much for your incredible support this sea...
Oct 29, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 31
On today’s show Susie Louis is here to tell us all about Conservation Fusion. Their incredible work is all about building bridges between schools in Madagascar and the USA. They work with local communities, inspire children around the world, and collaborate with the Disney Conservation Fund. We also discuss their Dream School Project, and a range of species including Radiated Tortoises, Sifakas and Ring-Tailed Lemurs. “Our goal is not to "save Madagascar"...We aim to provide the tools to empower...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Today Dr Seheno Andriantsaralaza is back to tell the story of how she learned to love lemurs! She also discusses her involvement with the charity LemurLove and tells us more about their incredible work. Additionally, Jack tells the story of the moment he bonded with these amazing animals. Make sure to follow the show on your podcast streaming service of choice and on Social Media (@PangolinPodcast) so that you don't miss out on any of the new episodes! LemurLove can be found on Facebook, Twitter...
Oct 22, 2021•13 min•Season 3Ep. 29
On today’s show Dr Marni LaFleur is back to tell us all about her incredible charity LemurLove! They have three goals: Protect Lemurs; Empower Women; and Further Science. By focusing on these three goals we find ourselves discussing topics including the illegal pet trade, tourism and zoonotic disease. Additionally, we talk about the role that researchers from outside of Madagascar should play in conservation, and how LemurLove tries to empower local people. Make sure to follow the show on your p...
Oct 18, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 28
On today's show we are joined once again by Jessie, Hery & Diamondra! They are here to discuss their amazing plant nursery project. Not only are they growing all kinds of local plant life, they are doing so in the most sustainable way possible. Plus, they are engaging the local community in the process. This project is incredibly inspiring and a fantastic example of how people can work together for the greater good! Make sure to follow the show on your podcast streaming service of choice and...
Oct 15, 2021•14 min•Season 3Ep. 27
This week we are going outside of our comfort zone and exploring the world of plants! Joined by Dr. Seheno Andriantsaralaza, we are talking all things baobab. We also discuss the important role that plants play in ecosystems, the impact of giant lemur extinctions on these upside down trees, and the decolonisation of conservation! Make sure to follow the show on your podcast streaming service of choice and on Social Media (@PangolinPodcast) so that you don't miss out on any of the new episodes! L...
Oct 11, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 26
