AquatiZoo podcast

Would you feel ready to take on your supervisor's job if the need arose? Moving up the ranks of an institution requires certain knowledge, skills, and awareness that we're not always prepared to tack…

Who knew that a negative review might lead us down a road to contemplating why and how zoos and aquariums select materials and objects to place in exhibits with animals? It takes a lot more preparati…

We all deal with a time crunch differently. Some of us thrive under pressure while others stress out. Does the same happen when you're loaded with work and away from home? How might one decide whethe…

What a year it's been! I figured I'd celebrate a full year of episodes by giving a little insight into my history, the debate that went into making a podcast, and how I was aiming for others to benef…

It's safe and healthy to set boundaries for yourself in order to maintain your mental, physical, and emotional health. Communicate clearly with those around you about all this and life becomes a lot …

Animals need the occasional check-up just like you and me. How do we go about it? What are the challenges? How do we make it easier on the animals and ourselves all at the same time? Why do we bother…

Deadlines? Meetings? Additional responsibilities? There's no time for that... right? Wrong! It's time to settle down and think logistically about what little time we have available to us in a given w…

Sometimes a zoo or aquarium may introduce, for a very limited time, an exhibit you'd have to see to believe! Why might it be temporary? What goes into the decision making for how, where, and why to u…

We've all been frustrated by people who don't want to listen, but how practiced at it are we ourselves? Have you paid close attention to what you do when someone else speaks? Why does it matter? Toda…

We now understand what they are, but are guest experience and animal welfare naturally opposing forces? No, but it might happen behind the scenes in your favorite aquarium or zoo. We discuss the how …

Vulnerability and discomfort are a part of admitting you've made a mistake. Take it a step further and apologize. It doesn't feel so great initially, but it will eventually pay off in the end. Free y…

Does a zoo or aquarium need to pay attention to their social media? Parking lot? Cleanliness? Educational programming? Exhibit condition? Retail selection? We strive to make it fun, educational, and …

While it may be very tempting to place blame when things go wrong, it may serve us all better to look past that and probe for the root of the problem. It's easy to point fingers. It's challenging to …

Have you ever been curious about how aquariums and zoos decide to design their facility or their exhibits? There are some goals and techniques involved that you may never have noticed or thought abou…

Just a quick happy holiday wish, an animal care related reality check, and a plan for the future! Be safe, stay healthy, have fun, and see you in 2021!

It takes skill and practice, but dealing with behaviors instead of making up negative stories about other people and the the things they do can save your precious sanity. If you feel the need to assu…

It might sound like a strange question, but it's fairly common. Today we discuss the assumptions people have a tendency to make when at an aquarium or zoo and why. Education is key! That's why we're …

Just about everyone enjoys seeing pictures, videos, and updates about babies, whether they're human or not. Get an inside look at what's likely happening with your favorite AZA accredited zoo or aqua…

Do you think of yourself as a role model? Well, you should! Your circle of influence is likely wider than you realized and there are ways to become more aware of and improve the way you're viewed by …