Trainer Talks and Tails

Danielle joins us to chat all about the incredible training she is participating in with Weribee Open Range Zoo's meerkat mob and lion pride! We discuss wins and challenges with both species PLUS we get an insight into the adorable trio of lion cubs born at Weribee earlier this year. If you have any questions for Danielle, you can reach out on socials @workingwithwildlife. You can find the podcast...

Tess and Daisy are joined by PhD student, Eliza, who shares some great information around her current studies with wombats and wildlife disease. Eliza chats about her pathway into the industry and, in particular, field work opportunities and how to best get involved! If you have any questions for Eliza, you can reach out to her on elizastott@outlook.com or on her socials at either @biologist.eliza...

We loved chatting with Ryan Cartilage this week! Ryan has his own training business called Animal Training Academy and joined us to about the importance of training within all facilities. Ryan generously shares his experience and advice on how to start a training program and inspire co-workers. If you have any questions for Ryan, you can reach out to him on socials @animal_training_academy, his we...

Hazel joins us this week to chat all about working with orcas in human care. She touches on her incredible drive, her favorite behaviors and overcoming negative comments. We also get a great insight into what she's up to now and her opinions on social media within our industry. If you have any questions for Hazel, you can reach her on socials @hazelmcbrideauthor or on her website Hazel McBride | A...

This week we jump into a new conversation with Colleen Weir. We discuss the importance of language in 2023, the negative impact the word captivity can have and her tips on how to become a marine animal trainer and enhance your training knowledge. If you have any questions for Colleen, you can reach her on socials @colleenelisabethweir. You can find the podcast on socials @trainertalksandtails or r...

This week we chat with reptile specialist Dan Rumsey! He talks about the importance of venomous snake milking programs, reptile enrichment, tips for getting into the field and where the industry is at now. If you have any questions for Dan, you can reach him on socials @zookeeper_dan. You can find the podcast on socials @trainertalksandtails or reach out for feedback or queries on trainertalksandt...

This podcast we chat with Frank, the curator at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Frank shares with us his passion for all raptors, his time spent working with Steve Irwin and his tips for succeeding in the industry. If you have any questions for Frank you can reach him at frank@koala.net . You can find the podcast on socials @trainertalksandtails or reach out for feedback or queries on trainertalksandta...

Daisy and Tess are joined by Deane Jones who is currently the Animal Trainer and Interactions Manager at Sydney Zoo. Deane has been in the industry for numerous years working with a variety of species both in marine and terrestrial facilities. If you have any questions for Deane, you can reach him on Instagram @deanejns1 and Facebook at Southern Fraser Coast Dolphin Research Project. You can find...

Join co-hosts Daisy and Tess as they chat all things Little Blue Penguin training with Jess Hart. Jess has been at SeaLife Sunshine Coast for 15 years and is currently the Mammals manager looking after a colony of fur seals and Little Blue Penguins. Daisy and Jess recently presented their training program at the ASZK conference at SeaWorld. If you have any questions for Jess, you can reach her on...

This podcast we introduce you to your two hosts, Daisy Barrett and Tess McKelliget. They'll talk about their career progression, how they got there and some of their career highlights! You can find the podcast on socials at @trainertalksandtails, as well as Tess @tessagrace11 and Daisy @daisycharlottebarrett. You can reach out with any feedback or queries on trainertalksandtails@outlook.com .