Animal House w/Deborah Roberts

Cora Berchem, Director of Multimedia and a Manatee Research Associate for Save the Manatee Club, shares the latest news on our favorite sea cows, including if the high heat affects them, how glitter tubes are so dangerous for wildlife, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ambassador Animal Keeper, Katy Kuffel, and Zoo Educator, Emma Aagaard, introduces us to 'Cobb,' their red rat snake, in honor or World Snake Day. They also talk about their special summertime hours, 'Sunset at the Zoo!,' an update on the sloths from Sloth World, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darryl Payne, with Pawfection Dog Training, starts things off by sharing 5 little-known facts about dogs, before answering listeners' questions about their dogs including how often you should bathe them, a puppy that's acting like a teenager, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Tallier, with the Pet Alliance, introduces us to 'Memphis,' a 3-year-old dog who's looking for her fur-ever home, along with talking about the benefits of becoming a foster, items needed from their Wish List, a meeting space that includes a 'cuddle break,' and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debbie Helsel, Executive Director of the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, introduces us to Luna, an Eastern Screech Owl, and explains how she came to live at the refuge. Debbie also talks about how many animals they've cared for recently, what people can do when they find a baby animal, events where you can support their work, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoo Educator, Josh Brandel, and Senior Ambassador Animal Keeper, Christina O'Donnell, join us from the Central Florida Zoo and introduce us to 'Meriadoc,' a tenrec, from the island of Madagascar. They also share all the different events taking place in June, including Kids Night Out, ZOOdio 50 Disco Party, Father's Day, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darryl Payne, with Pawfection Dog Training, kicks things off by talking about the five habits humans do that annoy their dogs, before taking listeners' questions about their dogs behavior, including lunging at cars during a walk, anxiety after the death of a companion dog, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cora Berchem, Director of Multimedia and a Manatee Research Associate with Save the Manatee Club, shares some good news regarding sea grass returning in the Indian River Lagoon, and how the drought has unexpectedly helped. Cora also discusses how to look out for manatees during National Safe Boating Week, leading up to Memorial Day weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Daisy Fiore, from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, introduces us to Suzy, an American Kestrel. Daisy shares some facts about this fascinating bird, along with details about their upcoming event, Rainbow Raptors at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, on June 27th, 2026. Get more details at www.audubon.org/cbop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny and Joelle join us from the Pet Alliance and introduce us to Remi, a 7-year-old mixed-breed dog who's up for adoption, while also talking about their Group Training Classes and Private Training to help keep dogs from being surrendered. They also share the Enrichment Items needed from their Wish List, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Central Florida Zoo COO Bob Chabot joins us to give an update on the 13 Sloth World Orlando sloths that were rescued from a warehouse in Orlando and taken to the Central Florida Zoo, and how the community can help cover the costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christin Burford established the non-profit C.A.R.E. Foundation (Creating Animal Respect Education Foundation Inc.), in 1996, where she serves as Director. Christin shares the continuing struggles The C.A.R.E. Foundation is dealing with, and how the community can help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoo Educator, Emily Geist, and Ambassador Animal Keeper, Katy Kuffel, introduce us to Mocha, one of their guinea pigs, in honor of National Pet I.D. week in April. It's also time for their annual Hippity Hop Adventure celebration going on this Saturday, April 4, featuring the new “Adopt an Animal” Vet Check Experience, and more. Get your tickets at centralfloridazoo.org. The Zoo will also be stayi...

Darryl Payne, of Pawfection Dog Training, answers listeners' questions regarding their dogs behavior, including jumping on guests, being aggressive with toys, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Tallier, with the Pet Alliance, introduces us to DOKI, an 11-month-old Golden Retriever puppy that is available for adoption. Kenny also talks about the Grand Opening of their new Shelter, their Wish List Items, Capitol Campaign, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debbie Helsel, Executive Director of the Back To Nature Wildlife Refuge, invites everyone to their Easter celebration at Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be on site for photos, along with a full day of family-friendly activities, including wildlife encounters, arts and craft vendors, local food trucks, and more. Plus, they have a gr...

Senior Ambassador Animal Keeper, Christina O'Donnell, and Team Lead Zoo Educator, Josh Brandel, from the Central Florida Zoo, introduce us to Irwin, a White's tree frog from Australia, in celebration of World Frog Day. Along with sharing some fascinating facts about Irwin, Josh and Christina also talk about upcoming events at the Zoo, including Spring Break and Summer Camp, a Night Hike Under the...

After talking about his history working for Scotland Yard and the British Royal Family, including the former Prince Andrew, Darryl Payne, with Pawfection Dog Training, answers listeners' questions regarding their dogs behavior, including digging in the yard, dogs not getting along, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Tallier, from the Pet Alliance, introduces us to 'Kayak,' a 2-month-old puppy available for adoption, and shares everything that is included in the adoption fee. Kenny also shares when the new shelter is getting ready to open, ways the community can continue to support their important work, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daisy Fiore from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey talks about the Center finally reopening from their construction project. Grand reopening weekend is scheduled for February 14th and 15th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ambassador Animal Keeper, Katy Kuffel, and Zoo Educator, Emma Aagaard, introduce Flick, a gopher tortoise, in celebration of "I ❤️Indigos" day at the Zoo on Sunday, February 8th. They also discuss Brews Around the Zoo, Kids Night Out - Wild About You, Camps for kids, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darryl Payne, with Pawfection Dog Training, answers listeners' questions about their dogs behavior, including a 2-month-old puppy that likes to nip and bite, whether getting a third dog makes sense, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Tallier with the Pet Alliance introduces us to Giselle, a beautiful 7-year-old dog that is available for adoption at their Sanford shelter. Kenny also shares when the new shelter is expected to reopen after a fire destroyed the original four years ago, details about the upcoming Paws in the Park, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Animal House with Christin Burford a tortoise and an iguana from the non-profit C.A.R.E. Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education Specialist, Jifu Jennings, and Senior Ambassador Animal Keeper, Christina O'Donnell, join us from the Central Florida Zoo for Animal House, and they brought PT Cruiser, a prehensile-tailed skink. Along with some fascinating facts about PT, Christina and Jifu talk about the Asian Lantern Festival, School Break Camps that are coming up, Brews Around the Zoo, and more. See omnystudio.com/li...