Welcome back to the Land of the Lemurs! Today we are revisiting one of our old episodes and celebrating all things Madagascar. Jack is joined by Lucía Rodríguez Valverde (The Director of the Lemur Conservation Network) to chat all things Lemur! She gives us an introduction to the incredible wildlife of Madagascar as well as the conservation work that is currently going on there. If you want to learn more about lemurs, then this is the perfect introduction! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe ...
Jul 03, 2023•49 min•Season 5Ep. 100
Today Jack is joined by Tobby Odhacha, an environmental educator whose work in Kenya earned him a spot on the NAAEE 30 Under 30 Environmental Education List! He is here to share how he fell in love with nature and how watching his mother cultivate her own green space inspied him. As well as that, Tobby gives a step-by-step guide on successful environmental education. He teaches us... How to educate, What you need, Where you should go, And everything else you need to know! Jack and Tobby also cha...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 99
Welcome to a very, very special episode! I am so excited to say that I have been named as BIAZA’s Rising Star of 2023. BIAZA is the British & Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and the award recognises the efforts of an individual who has gone above and beyond to support their collection and the wider zoo community (imagine if the zoo world had Oscars)! Today, I am going to tell you all about why this means the world to me! I am grateful to everyone who has supported me in this brillia...
Jun 19, 2023•18 min•Season 5Ep. 98
Did you know that some birds act almost like primates? Today Jack is joined by Dr. Lucy Kemp, Project Manager of the Mabula Ground Hornbill Project and Chair of the IUCN Hornbill specialist group! She is here to tell us all about the incredible world of the Southern Ground Hornbill! The duo chat all about what they are, how Lucy became interested in them, how they are impacted by human and elephant behaviours and their important cultural role! On top of that, they also discuss how the Mabula Gro...
Jun 12, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 97
Today Jack is joined once again by Gerry Ellis, a wildlife photographer and the founder of Globio - an environmental communications non-profit! Last time the duo chatted all about the Great Apes, but today they are focusing on Painted Dogs, Bat-Eared Foxes and what gives them hope! Gerry also offers Jack a piece of advice that everyone in the conservation sector has heard... have you ever considered getting a real job? Once you have listened to this, please make sure and check out Jack on Gerry'...
Jun 05, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 96
Can you name the five great apes? This week Jack is joined by Gerry Ellis, a wildlife photographer, podcast host and founder of GLOBIO - a non-profit that creates environmental films and provides training for other conservation organisations on how they can share their story. Starting with a chat about his early career and how he came to fall in love with apes, the duo then move on to discuss how great apes are faring in the age of the Anthropocene. They talk about the struggles these amazing cr...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 95
Did you know that you can use your nose to find Hyenas? Today Jack is joined by the absolutely brilliant Christine Wilkinson to discuss the brilliant world of Hyenas! The episode starts with an introduction to this incredible animal and a chat about what makes each of the four different members of hyaenidae distinct (the Spotted Hyena, Striped Hyena, Brown Hyena & Aardwolf). Then, Jack and Christine move on to talk about fence ecology and human-wildlife conflict. Plus, they discuss some of t...
May 22, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 94
Are you ready to stand tall for giraffe? Some of you may remember that 2 years ago we released an episode all about the wonderful world of the giraffe! Well, since this series we are celebrating all things Africa it felt wrong not to include them, and so we are republishing that episode for you all to enjoy... or maybe for you all to discover for the first time! So, today Jack is joined by the incredible Julian and Stephanie Fennessy from the Giraffe Conservation Foundation to discuss all things...
May 08, 2023•54 min•Season 5Ep. 93
Today I am going to share the story of the first time I ever saw a pangolin in real life! With over 100 podcast episodes, 10 conference presentations and a whole bunch of education work done in its name, the excitement was overwhelming. I am so grateful that they exist and that they are just as magical in person. The waddles, the sniffles, the curling into a ball. The moments of confusion, the awkward climbing, the gentle curiosity. The scales, the tongue, the tired eyes. The way it’s scales shi...
May 01, 2023•23 min•Season 5Ep. 92
Today Jack is joined once again by the absolutely fabulous Robi Watkinson, to discuss his experiences across the continent of Africa! Last time the duo chatted all about the things they should never tell their parents... like being chased by painted hunting dogs and hanging out of the side of planes! This time Jack and Robi talk about much more responsible things, like the Masters in Conservation Biology that Robi is studying at the University of Cape Town, the importance of diversity in conserv...
Apr 24, 2023•44 min•Season 5Ep. 91
Today Jack is joined by Robi Watkinson to chat all about his experiences across South Africa and Zambia! This includes filming out of the side of plane with no doors on, getting slightly too close for comfort with some crocodiles, otter spotting, and the essential but tiresome task of removing invasive Eucalyptus! The duo also discuss the importance of diversity and seeing yourself in the field of conservation, some of the amazing people who inspire Robi, and why his heart will always remain in ...
Apr 17, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 90
Today we are finally covering one of Jack's all-time favourite animals - the Okapi ! To do this, Jack is joined by Lucas Meers, The Okapi Conservation Project's Program Officer! The pair begin by chatting about what an Okapi is, and some of the weird and wonderful traits which help them too thrive in their forest home! Then, they discuss how The Okapi Conservation Project is trying to protect these magical creatures with agroforestry projects, education programmes and by better understanding eme...
Apr 10, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 89
Today Jack is joined by the absolutely brilliant Reekelitsoe "Rex" Molapo! She is here to talk all about the project which she cofounded - Conservation Music Lesotho! This incredible organisation seeks to inspire environmental action using the power of music, so Jack and Rex discuss what that means, how they do it and the impact the organisation has seen so far! Whether you are a professional musician or just someone who loves to sing in the shower, this is a fascinating story! The duo also chat...
Apr 03, 2023•56 min•Season 5Ep. 88
Today Jack is joined by the absolutely fantastic Cam Whitnall! Cam helps to run his family's zoos, Paradise Wildlife Park and the Big Cat Sanctuary. You may also may know him from TikTok, Instagram or his TV show 'One Zoo Three'. He is here today to talk about all of that, but also to share his experiences supporting different conservation organisations across the continent of Africa! So, Jack and Cam chat all about what it was like to visit Ol Pejeta and see the last Northern White Rhinos, why ...
Mar 27, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 87
Welcome to Season 5 of Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast! This season we are celebrating the conservation stories of Africa. We will be talking all about the incredible work that goes on across the continent, with some of the most wonderful guests we have ever had on the show. To kick things off we are going back to our roots and talking all about the Pangolin! That's right, today Jack is joined by Charles Emogor (Founder of Pangolino) to discuss his work with the scaly anteater. Jack and Charl...
Mar 20, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 86
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 closed d...
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 Blue Pl...
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 a wish...
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 discu...
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. It doesn...
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 MacLeo...
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! Useful Links Make...
Oct 15, 2022•22 min
