Animals To The Max Podcast

In this episode, I interview Zookeeper Mel, an animal care supervisor at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. Mel has worked with over 160 different species. She gives great insight on anyone who wants to get into the animal care field and shares HILARIOUS stories along the way! Follow ZooKeeper Mel on Tiktok Follow ZooKeeper Mel on Instagram Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/animalstothemax Follow Corbin Ma...

In this episode, I interview animal expert, author, adventurer, and YouTube personality, Coyote Peterson. Known from his Brave Wilderness Channel on YouTube, his videos have garnered over 3.8 BILLION views and the channel alone has 18.1 million subscribers. Coyote tells it all in this very canid interview! Check out Coyote’s YouTube Channel Follow Coyote on Instagram Like Coyote on Facebook Suppor...

In this episode, I recap 2020 and go over a lesson I learned from each month along with fun, animal memories! Happy News Year everyone!!! Today Show Filmed In My Backyard Today Show Filmed In My Backyard Round 2 Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/animalstothemax Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube:  https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR Instagram:  https://goo.gl/NDYWFF&n...

In this episode, I sit down with wildlife biologist, photographer, and videographer Chris Gillette. Known for his role in Animal Planet’s “Gator Boys” TV Show, Chris has been working up-close with predators like sharks, crocodiles, alligators, and snakes for over 20+ years. Chris operates underwater Alligator tours and Shark Snorkeling Trips for those interested! Check out Chris’s Official Website...

In this special edition show, I go over my Top 10 Holiday Tips to keep your pets safe during the holidays! PLUS a BONUS TIP that will BLOW YOUR MIND!!! Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/animalstothemax Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube:  https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR Instagram:  https://goo.gl/NDYWFF  Twitter:  https://goo.gl/F4zVfN Facebook:  ht...

In this episode, I interview wildlife expert, photographer, and communications director of Zoo Miami, Ron Magill. Ron has been working with animals for over 45 years. He has made NUMEROUS appearances on top TV shows including Good Morning America, Letterman, the Discovery Channel, History Channel, and MORE! He’s also a passionate conservationist and has raised millions to save wild animals and wil...

In this episode, I sit-down with certified vet technician, Danielle Coffman. Danielle talks about how an early encounter with a manatee at SeaWorld, led her down a path of wanting to pursue a career working with animals. She has worked with many exotics including Killer Whales, Nile Crocodiles, manatees, tropical fish, elephants, and rhinos. If you’ve ever wanted insight of what it’s like working...

In this special Thanksgiving Day show, I go over the origin of the U.S Presidents Pardoning a Turkey. Why they do it, what happens to the turkeys afterwards, AND an update on my pet turkey TOM! Tom the Turkey YouTube video Top Ten Turkey Facts Podcast Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/animalstothemax Follow Corbin Maxey Website: https://corbinmaxey.com YouTube:  https://goo.gl/ZbuBnR...

Season Four debut episode featuring one of the most mysterious animals we’ve ever had on the show…The OKAPI! Joining me is special guest, Lucas Meers, the Program Officer for The Okapi Conservation Project. Learn about the giraffe’s strange relative that lives deep in the Congo!!! Learn More About The Okapi Conservation Project Donate to help save Okapi’s in the wild! Support the show! https://www...

In this episode, I interview Brannon Rapp. She currently works at the Animal Ambassador Programs Department at the world famous, Columbus Zoo. Brannon has been around animals for as long as she can remember. She talks about her favorite memories growing up with exotic animals and what it’s like training cheetahs, bearcats, and penguins. She also goes into detail what it was like growing up around...

In this special edition episode, I sit down with my friends, Tyler and Robert, to recount how we recently moved my 500 lb. American Alligator named “Soni”. Other topics include Dwarf Caimans, why alligators don’t make good pets, and a detailed discussion on how to move crocodilians. Moving My 500 lb. Alligator YouTube Video Moving My 6ft Alligator YouTube Video Follow Tyler from the Idaho Reptile...

In this episode, I interview Lohwana Halaq, an animal keeper and trainer from the Philippine Eagle Foundation. Lohwana is the first woman in history to ever train a Philippine Eagle to fly to her glove. She discusses the rare Philippine Eagle and how the foundation is using innovative techniques to save the eagle from extinction! Follow Lohwana on Instagram Philippine Eagle Foundation on Instagram...

In this episode, I sit-down with Matthew Hamilton and David Bodtcher from The Force Of Nature Podcast . We discuss more Man-Eater stories throughout history including the Champawat Tiger, responsible for killing 436 people. We also cover the ‘Grizzly Guy’ Timothy Treadwell and his unfortunate encounter with a rogue male Grizzly Bear. Other topics include leopards, sharks, and more information abou...

In this special edition episode, I sit-down with ‘Cougar Guy’ AKA Kyle Burgess. Kyle was hiking in Provo, Utah when he came across a Mountain Lion and her cubs. The angry mother lion followed Kyle for nearly six minutes, trying to steer him away from her young. Kyle recalls the terrifying encounter and I ask him YOUR QUESTIONS. Why didn’t he throw rocks? Why did he approach Mountain Lion cubs? Wou...

In this episode, I have a round-table discussion with Chris and Angie from The All Creatures Podcast about MAN-EATERS! We discuss the famous man eating Tsavo Lions, sharks, tigers, crocodiles, and a Top Ten list of the deadliest animals. This is a spooky episode you don’t want to miss! Watch the interview on YouTube! https://youtu.be/BplFBeyUiWI Subscribe to the All Creatures Podcast Follow All Cr...

In this episode, I recount my recent trip to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks! This is a MUST listen for anyone wanting to visit!!! Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/animalstothemax Grizzly Bear Eating Elk Carcass Video Black Bear, Wolves, and Road-blocking Bison Video Searching For A Moose In Bear Country YouTube Video Grizzly Bear Kills Bull Elk in the Yellowstone River, Hayden...

In this episode, I go over my TOP TIPS when planning a trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. I discuss the best places to view wildlife, the best times to visit the parks, what to expect, how to stay safe, what to do if a bear attacks you, and MORE! If you are dreaming of visiting Yellowstone one day, THIS is a must listen! Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/animalstothemax Se...

In this episode, I welcome Tiffany AKA “Hunt For A Keeper”. Tiffany is an animal care professional who has gone viral on TikTok with over 2 million followers. Tiffany discusses how she uses her massive platform to raise awareness about animals and wildlife conservation. She also discusses her role as a manager and common issues in the animal care industry. We also discuss ‘Tiger King’, Carole Bask...

In this episode, I speak with wolf activist and caretaker, Anthony Seiler. He’s been working at the Wolf Creek Habitat in Brookville, Indiana for nearly five years and currently cares for 38 Gray Wolves. We discuss common myths and misconceptions about wolves, and what it’s like caring for them! Follow Tony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonys_tails_and_scales/ Follow Tony on TikTok: http...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Melanie Culver, a scientist from USGS Fish and Wildlife Cooperative Research Unit and The University of Arizona. Dr. Culver and her team study jaguars in southern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Since 2011, they have studied jaguars by using camera traps. We cover a variety of topics including how many jaguars are currently in the United States, what they’re...

In this episode, I speak with naturalist John Pollpeter. For 23 years, he has worked at the Woodlands Nature Station, a nature center in Kentucky. Animals he works with include the critically endangered Red Wolf, one of the rarest carnivores on the planet. John is also blind, and discusses his journey and how he turned his disability, into an opportunity traveling the world. Other topics include b...

In this episode, I sit down with shark conservationist and marine turtle specialist, Carlee Jackson. Carlee has just finished her thesis on the effects of feeding sharks for tourism in Belize, and shares her findings. We also discuss her early beginnings, close shark encounters, and sea turtles! Follow Carlee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarleeMJ_ Follow Carlee on Instagram: https://www.instagr...

In this episode, we discuss ‘Cocaine Hippos’ AKA the invasive hippos in South America that escaped from drug lord Pablo Escobar’s private zoo. He started out with four, now there are over 100 invasive hippos in South America. Joining me on the show to discuss these ‘Cocaine Hippos’ is scientist, Dr. Jonathan Shurin. He’s from the Section of Ecology, Behavior and Evolution at the University of Cali...

In honor of SHARK WEEK, I invite senior aquarist and shark expert, Krissy Podczerwinski on the show. Krissy goes over her favorite Top 10 Shark Facts! We also discuss what it’s like working with sharks on a daily basis and what it’s like cage diving with a Great White Shark! Follow Krissy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lilpodz/ Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/animalstothemax Follow Cor...

In this episode, I interview former SeaWorld Killer Whale Trainer and author of “Killing Keiko: The True Story of Free Willy’s Return to the Wild”, Mark Simmons. Mark has been working with and training marine mammals for 30 years. Mark discusses what it was like training Killer Whales at SeaWorld, including “Tilikum”, the whale who killed trainer Dawn Brancheau in 2010. He also discusses the docum...