Ep 20 - Facility Spotlight: Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium with Austin Calpin

In this episode of INFLOW: Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems and Habitats, hosts Joe Arlotto and Dr. Jeff Keaffaber sit down with Austin Calpin, Curator of Life Support and Water Quality at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. Austin shares his unique journey from high school aquarium science programs to leading one of the newest, most advanced facilities in the U.S.

We explore:

• Austin’s career path through major aquariums and construction projects

• Behind-the-scenes innovations in life support system (LSS) design

• The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium’s cutting-edge use of drum filters, ozone strategies, and automation

• How sustainability and efficiency are reshaping aquatic habitats

• Preparing for the future of LSS education and certification

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