Robin's Nest from American Humane

In this compelling episode of Robin’s Nest , Dr. Robin Ganzert welcomes Dr. Robert Aruho, a leading conservationist and veterinarian dedicated to protecting one of the world’s most endangered species—the mountain bongo. As Head of Conservancy, Veterinary Services, and the Mountain Bongo Program at the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, Dr. Aruho shares his passion for saving these magnificent antel...

In this inspiring episode of Robin’s Nest , Dr. Robin Ganzert speaks with Petty Officer Alesha Horn about her remarkable K-9 partner, Niki—a finalist in the American Humane Hero Dog Awards. As one of fewer than 18 Coast Guard K-9s, Niki has completed over 250 high-stakes operations, securing major events like the Rose Bowl and protecting millions aboard Washington State’s ferries. From detecting a...

In this episode of Robin’s Nest , Dr. Robin Ganzert welcomes Sergeant David Rowland and his remarkable partner, K-9 Bo, the bloodhound from the Gastonia Police Department in North Carolina. At just 18 months old, Bo has already made an indelible impact, solving cases, saving lives, and bringing comfort to those in need. As the first bloodhound in his department, Bo’s gentle demeanor and unparallel...

In this episode of Robin's Nest , Dr. Robin Ganzert is joined by Dr. Alice Johnson, Senior Vice President of Food Safety, Quality, and Animal Care at Butterball, for an inspiring conversation about Butterball's unwavering commitment to animal welfare. Dr. Johnson highlights the company’s adherence to the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and their strict zero-tolerance policies to ensure t...

Dive into the newest episode of Robin’s Nest , where Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with Wolfgang and Christoph Kiessling, the visionary leaders behind Loro Parque and Loro Parque Foundation. Discover their groundbreaking work in creating sustainable sanctuaries for marine life, advancing global ocean conservation, and protecting vulnerable species. From innovation to inspiration, learn how their eff...

In this upcoming episode of Robin's Nest , Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with Dr. Arnaud Desbiez, the 2024 Kiessling Prize award-winner and President/Founder of the Wild Animal Conservation Institute (ICAS) in Brazil. Dr. Desbiez shares his groundbreaking work in protecting two of the most iconic and vulnerable species in South America—the giant armadillo and the giant anteater. His research an...

In the Season 2 kickoff of Robin's Nest , Dr. Debi Luke discusses her impactful work at the Florida Aquarium, focusing on marine conservation. She highlights efforts to protect manatees, an iconic species at risk, and her advocacy for their well-being. Dr. Luke also talks about Florida's climate challenges, especially with coral conservation, aiming to restore reefs critical to marine bi...

Welcome back to Robin’s Nest , the podcast hosted by Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane. As we wrap up season one, we bring you a special story straight from South Africa! In this week’s episode, Dr. Ganzert is joined by five remarkable guests, Dr. David Roberts, Natalie Maskell, Dr. Thomas Edling, Dr. Kashya Choksi, and Cheryl Lesko to discuss an inspiring penguin release. Yo...

Join us for the latest episode of Robin’s Nest , hosted by American Humane President and CEO, Dr. Robin Ganzert. We’re coming back to you from South Africa, where Robin speaks with Taryn Gillson, the Global Humane Regional Director for Africa. In this action-packed 30-minute episode, you'll hear the touching story of a cheetah who received critical care from Global Humane, with a surprising a...

In this new episode of Robin’s Nest, American Humane president and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert is coming to us straight from South Africa.    In this exciting episode, Robin speaks with the 2023 and 2024 Global Humanitarian Award Recipients Adrian Gardiner and John Payne, respectively. Adrian delves into his leadership journey in conservation and his efforts with the Nyosi Wildlife Reserve, while John h...

In the latest episode of Robin’s Nest, American Humane president and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with two of our 2023 Hero Dog handlers Kelly Brownfield and Katie Harris. Watch and listen to learn more about their journey and their incredible hero dogs, Maverick and Moxie, respectively.  Maverick, the 2023 Hero Dog Award winner and Therapy Dog Finalist, travels with his owner Kelly, offering s...

In this episode of Robin's Nest, Robin talks with Dr. Jon Paul Rodriguez who Chairs the IUCN Species Survival Commission, is a Professor at the Center for Ecology of the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Investigations, and is a founder, past Board Member, and President of Provita. An expert in conservation and rainforest ecology, Dr. Rodriguez talks with Robin about the important work bein...

In this episode of Robin's Nest, Robin talks with Dr. Richard Goldstein, Chief Medical Officer at Zoetis. As a veterinarian, Dr. Goldstein is committed to enhancing animal welfare worldwide. His dedication extends across borders and species, exploring innovative approaches that address the diverse health challenges animals face. Zoetis is also a terrific partner and supporter of American Huma...

In this episode of Robin's Nest, Robin talks with Marean Spero Steen, National Director of American Humane Hollywood. Marean heads up the iconic “No Animals Were Harmed” program and discusses American Humane's important role in keeping animals safe in the filmed entertainment world. 

In this episode of Robin's Nest, Robin talks with Sergio Henriques, Invertebrate Conservation Coordinator at the Global Center for Species Survival, at the Indianapolis Zoo. Henriques shares his passion for fireflies, education, and conservation. He’s an expert on everything creepy and crawly and tells Robin all about the status of conservation efforts for invertebrates.  

In this episode of Robin's Nest, Robin talks with Wolfgang Kiessling, President and founder of Loro Parque animal embassy. Robin talks with Wolfgang about his vision for the Loro Parque zoo and the Kiessling Prize to support individuals making extraordinary contributions to the field of wildlife conservation.

In this episode of Robin's Nest, Georgia Boyer talks with Haley Grimes, Director of American Humane’s Farm Program Operations. American Humane is a leader in improving animal welfare in agriculture and has created standards in concert with a Scientific Advisory Committee comprised of leading experts in agriculture, species-specific animal behavior, and ethics. Certified farmers create an envi...

In this episode, Robin talks with Hero Dog Cody and her handler James Overton. Cody was the winner of the Hero Dog Awards Law Enforcement Category in 2020. K-9 Cody was a police dog who specialized in bomb detection and began her career at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. Robin and James talk about this special dog and the role of working dogs in police and military work.

In this episode of Robin’s Nest, Georgia Boyer fills in for Robin and hosts Dr. Dante Fenolio, Vice President of Conservation and Research at the San Antonio Zoo. Dr. Fenolio started in 2013 and has built an incredibly successful conservation program. He has published more than 35 peer-reviewed articles along with two books. He is also utilizing cutting-edge technology to pursue some very interest...

In this episode of Robin’s Nest, Robin hosts Dara Torres, the most medaled US female Olympic athlete. Dara Torres has overachieved her entire life. Breaking world records as a teen and making her last Olympic games as a 41-year-old mother. The duration, dedication and breath of Dara’s career is unsurpassed in Olympic history. Post Olympics, Dara transitioned quickly into a world-class motivational...

In this episode of Robin’s Nest, Robin hosts handler Jeff and Ethan, the Hero Dog Award winner from 2022 in the shelter dog category. Ethan was found in a parking lot on a cold January day in 2021 and rushed to critical veterinary care. He was extremely emaciated, couldn’t lift his head to eat or drink on his own, and he didn’t take his first steps for six days. However, he never stopped fighting...

In this episode of Robin’s Nest, American Humane’s Georgia Boyer hosts Vernon Davis, a former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League and Super Bowl Champion in 2015. Since then, he has taken his talents to Hollywood and has appeared in six movies, and four TV series. Moreover, he is a huge fan of animals and American Humane!

In this episode of Robin's Nest, American Humane's Georgia Boyer hosts Matthew Brady, an award-winning producer and director. He is the President of MRB Productions and has worked very closely with American Humane throughout the years, including directing the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and this year's Hero Dog Awards show! In addition, he produced the award-winning documentary Escape F...

Robin is joined by guest John Payne. Payne is the chairman of the board for American Humane as well as President and CEO of Compassion-First Pet Hospitals. He is a well-known leader in both the international and domestic animal wellness and welfare space.

Rob Yordi is the Zoological Vice President and General Curator of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. Rob has spent his entire career protecting nature and has been inspiring and educating people through decades of work at SeaWorld.  He has over 30 years of in the zoological field and has helped to administer the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund grants.