Ellen Weatherford is back! This week she joins Jack to discuss some of the conservation issues facing her home state of Florida! The duo discuss the destruction of natural habitats for human development, the division of nature by highways, and the huge invasive species issue… Iguanas, Burmese Pythons and Lion Fish, we are looking at you! On top of that Ellen talks about how you can decide which American Zoos to support! She is an avid zoo fan, so talks about how to spot a great collection ...
Jul 18, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 63
On today's show Jack is joined by the fabulous Ellen Weatherford, who some of you may know from the incredible podcast 'Just the Zoo of Us'! She is here to celebrate the wonderful and wacky wildlife of her home state… Florida! If anyone is concerned that one state may not contain enough interesting animals, do not panic! The extreme diversity of Florida’s landscape provides a wealth of bizarre species to discuss. To give you a little taste, throughout the course of the conversation the duo...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 62
Hello! In this short bonus episode Jack unboxes his order from Hatchling Makes! Created by Tash Hatcher, these incredible stationary products are not only beautiful, they also help raise money for conservation. Her pin badges, stickers and washi tape make the perfect gift or personal treat! You can check out more of her work by following the links below.... Useful Links: Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPod...
Jul 08, 2022•11 min
Today Jack is joined by Tash Hatcher! She is the founder of Hatchling Makes, an online stationary store which provides high quality animal merchandise and donates 10% of every sale to conservation charities! She is here to talk about her incredible artwork, her journey into the world of conservation, and how anyone with a passion for nature can be a conservationist… not just the sciencey minds! The duo also discuss why she chooses to focus her artwork on the oddballs of the animal kingdom, her f...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 61
Good morning, afternoon or evening everybody and welcome to the 50th episode of Pangolin: the Conservation Podcast! Today we are celebrating this milestone by bringing the herd back together for a special Q&A event! This time, Jack is in the hot seat and his friends, fans, family and previous guests have submitted questions for him to answer. So, instead of one guest, today Jack will be joined by… Felix Rowan-Young, Sara Baker, Catherine Gemmell, Katie Macfarlane, Kees Groot, Eva Scheiwe, Jo...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 60
Welcome to another exciting episode of ReZOO - the Zoo Review Podcast! Today Jack and Jodi are back for Part 2 of their ZSL London Zoo Review! Last time the pair covered everything up to their lunch break, so today they are back to discuss... 🦜 Giants of the Galapagos 🐻 Penguins 🦧 Butterflies & Flamingos 🦒 In with the Monkeys 🦏 Tiny Giants/Spiders 🦥 The Land of the Lions 🦜 Blackburn Pavilion (Birds) 🐻 Animal Adventure (Coati, Porcupines) 🦧 The Farmyard 🦒 Camels 🦏 Red River Hogs ...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 59
Welcome back to ReZOO - the Zoo Review Podcast! Today Jack and Jodi are talking about the oldest scientific zoo in the world, the one and only ZSL London Zoo! Home to just about 15,000 animals, this zoo is overflowing with fantastic history, incredible species, and Harry Styles music video sets. This episode covers everything up to and including, our lunch break, so we discuss the following: 🦜 First Impressions 🐻 Reptile House 🦧 Hunting Dogs 🦒 Okapi/Giraffe/Zebra 🦏 Hippos 🦥 Lemurs 🦜 Nigh...
Jun 13, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 58
This week we are coming to you live from Edinburgh Zoo as Jack sits down for a chat with the CEO of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, David Field! This organisation runs both Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park, so the pair delve into what it means to be a good zoo and how the RZSS is making sure that it is creating an inclusive and educational space which encourages visitors to love, value and ultimately want to protect nature! The duo also discuss some of the conservation mome...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 57
Felix Rowan-Young is back! This week he joins Jack to discuss the incredible work of the Chester Zoo Youth Board! As well as that, the pair chat about some of the weird and wonderful animals of Chester Zoo. Felix is a huge fan of the bizarre and under-appreciated, so he takes the time to highlight the Lake Titicaca Frog, Emerald Jewel Wasps, Caecilians, Tequila Split Fins, Achoques Salamanders, and Partula Snails! It doesn’t get much stranger than these incredible creatures! Also, don’t forget t...
May 30, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 56
Today Jack is joined by the amazing Felix Rowan-Young, a Forest School Leader and member of the Chester Zoo Youth Board! He is here to chat about what forest schools are, how they work, and how beneficial they can be for young people! We also discuss his degree in Zoo Management, how he made the jump from Primary School Teaching to fully outdoor education and... how to train a lion fish? It is also worth noting that this is the first part of a two part special and next week Felix will be back to...
May 23, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 55
It’s time for the final episode of Good Morning Greece! This time we are here to celebrate the Birds and the Bees… please get your mind out of the gutter, I mean real birds and real bees… We chat all about the conservation of flying creatures, and the myths that go alongside them! This includes the stories of… The Owl of Athena The Phoenix Heracles & the Stymphalian Birds Hera & the Peacock Honey & the Stinger The Death of Eurydice I al...
May 20, 2022•24 min
Hello everyone! Today we are celebrating the wonderful world of plants. Across Greek mythology plants play a vital role in the stories of Gods, Monsters and Heroes. They are used as tools of love, lust, punishment and pride. Today I pose the question, could these stories be the key that will unlock a more universal love of plants? I don’t know the answer, but it gives me an excuse to chat about the plants of Legend! Listen and learn the stories of… Arachne, The Ill-Fated Weaver ...
May 19, 2022•22 min
Hello everyone and welcome to the third episode of Good Morning Greece! Today I am here to tell you about two iconic marine mammals, the Monk Seal and the Dolphin! These fantastic creatures represent the importance of both scientific research and mythology! That means we cover everything from the Monk Seal’s conservation status, to the story of Arion and the Dolphin! (I am also gatecrashed by a turtle) Check us out on Social Media @PangolinPodcast 💚 Music Credits: Morocco Stin...
May 18, 2022•12 min
Hello everyone and welcome to the second episode of Good Morning Greece! Today I am here to tell you all about Caretta caretta - The Loggerhead Sea Turtle! I fell in love with the turtle from the first moment I saw one, and I know you will love them too! Check us out on Social Media @PangolinPodcast 💚 Music Credits: Morocco Sting by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4082-morocco-sting License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license At The Shore by Kevin MacLeo...
May 17, 2022•12 min
Hello everyone and welcome to ‘Good Morning Greece!’ - a mini-series presented by Pangolin! I’m your host Jack Baker and for the next week we are going to be doing things a little differently! Normally, I’m here with a guest telling you all about an under appreciated conservation story, but today and for the rest of the week, I’m going solo and broadcasting live from the shores of sunny Zakynthos. From this gorgeous base I am going to tell you all about some of the fantastic flora and fauna of G...
May 16, 2022•11 min
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 revea...
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', ...
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 inc...
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...
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 a...
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 Soc...
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 @Pan...
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
