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://incompe...
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’ here in Tucson! ...
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 noise whe...
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 little bit about ...
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 Tucson, an...
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•1 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 retur...
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•1 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
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 and th...
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 discu...
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 @Pangoli...
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 also make the time to recap the series and thank y...
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 Hermes & Croc...
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 Sting by Kevin MacLeod...
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 MacLeod, Link: htt...
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
