AquatiZoo podcast
A look into the inner workings of a zoo or aquarium accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Leadership, management, and career details that might interest someone who might be looking for a change or just might be curious about their favorite animal-related facilities!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 255
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Animal Welfare
One of the most important issues facing zoos and aquariums is animal welfare. What is it? What's the history of this particular topic in aquariums and zoos? How can we influence it? How do we know if…
Diversity in Aquariums and Zoos
At a time when rampant racism is on our minds and all over the headlines, it's important to take a moment to recognize our similarities and celebrate our differences. Change can happen if we're brave…
Choosing Exhibit Animals
You might be surprised to know how much thought and preparation goes into an exhibit, and it happens a long time before an animal ever steps (swims? soars?) inside. Will the space be big enough? Is t…
Taking a Promotion
Should I? Shouldn't I? At some point in your career, you may be offered a promotion. First of all, good for you! There are lots of things to consider before you jump at the opportunity, however, to m…
Crisis Management
Aquariums and Zoos have to be ready for all sorts of scenarios in order to keep the guests, animals, and staff safe. We might be surprised by things on occasion, but we try to be methodical about our…
Applying and Interviewing
You've found a job that you want, but now what? Here are a few helpful hints to increase your chances of getting your foot in the door and landing that position. It takes a lot of preparation, but if…
Supervisors Guiding Careers
It may not be a supervisor's job to find passion at work for their direct reports, but they still have plenty of work to do to keep their team motivated and together. It takes a lot of communication …
Find Your Passion
It's easy for aquarium and zoo professionals to say that their passion is animals. Often, that's not quite accurate. Sometimes, your passions in life change. What do you do when that happens? How can…
Training in Zoos and Aquariums
Animal training is a useful tool to enhance animal welfare and make care easier for the animals as well as the staff. Doing so in a positive way helps keepers monitor health closely and engages the a…
Zoonosis
The professional animal care world is quite aware of the dangers posed by illness transfer between animals and humans. The world's most infamous zoonosis case, COVID-19, poses all new dangers! We'll …
Pandemic Update
We're all learning as we go. There's no doubt that this is going to change how we prepare for a crisis. If you're curious as to what's happening with your local aquarium or zoo while we're all closed…
What is the AZA?
I know I talk a lot about "the average zoo or aquarium," but what does that really mean? I'm speaking of the group that falls under the highest standards in the land, those being the ones that are ac…
Preparing for Change
There's a lot happening in the world these days, but some jobs still keep going despite worldwide challenges. There are good practices to keep in mind while at home, just in case the situation contin…
A Day in the Life
When I tell someone what I do, they look at me in a confused fashion and repeat, "yeah... but what do you DO?"
Well here's the quick breakdown of my average day. It's probably not as glamorous as man…
The Introduction
New podcast, who dis?
I'm taking a few minutes to introduce myself and let you know what I plan for this little adventure. It's going to evolve, I'm sure, but I hope we all learn new stuff together…