James Dennis

ZOOKEEPING 101

Science EN ↓ 208 episodes

This is Zookeeping 101, a zoo keeper podcast with aim to inspire and educate the community by getting the inner voice out there of what we actually do and what it truly takes to be a zoo keeper.

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James Dennis

Episodes

Episode 180: Olivia Monaghan from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo : Elephants: The Asian Elephant. 12.10.2026 48:45

The One Hundred and Eightieth episode incoming!!! We dive into the world of animals which are the Elephants of the world which live throughout our collections across the globe. For this episode Olivia Monaghan from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo takes us into the world of the Asian Elephant, along with her amazing journey. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the pod...

Episode 179: Tom lindley from Noah's Ark Zoo Farm : Elephants: The African Elephant. 05.10.2026 1:00:58

The One Hundred and Seventy Ninth episode incoming!!! We dive into the world of animals which are the Elephants of the world which live throughout our collections across the globe. For this episode Tom lindley from Noah's Ark Zoo Farm takes us into the world of the African Elephant, along with his amazing journey. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the...

Episode 178: Cheryl Williams from Yorkshire Wildlife Park : Legends within the Industry. 28.09.2026 42:04

The One Hundred and Seventy Eighth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Cheryl Williams from Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Someone who has lived and breathed this industry for decades and continues to fly the flag for zookeepers. What a true pleasure to talk about the past, present and future of the community we live in and hear all her stories throughout her journey. Enjoy the podca...

Episode 177: David White from Chester Zoo : Bats of the world: The Rodrigues Fruit Bat. 21.09.2026 44:52

The One Hundred and Seventy Seventh episode incoming!!! We dive into the world of animals which are the Bats of the world which live throughout our collections across the globe. For this episode David White from Chester Zoo takes us into the world of the Rodrigues Fruit Bat, along with his amazing journey. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast...

Zoo Ost Ltd Partnership Edition: Episode 4: Thermal Imaging 18.09.2026 52:33

What A true honour to begin this year long journey into the world of the Zoo Ost Ltd and the world of Osteopathy and what is takes within our community. ZOOKEEPING 101 shares many goals and values that Zoo Ost Ltd stand for so very proud to dive in head first to the world of what it takes to work alongside our species and zookeepers giving our animals the best healthcare possible through the use o...

Episode 176: Amy Sewell from West Midlands Safari Park : Bats of the world: The Seba Bat. 14.09.2026 35:19

The One Hundred and Seventy Sixth episode incoming!!! We dive into the world of animals which are the Bats of the world which live throughout our collections across the globe. For this episode Amy Sewell from West Midlands Safari Park takes us into the world of the Seba Bat, along with her amazing journey. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast...

Episode 175: Nadia Rozkoszek from Longleat : Bats of the world: The Egyptian Fruit Bat. 07.09.2026 38:26

The One Hundred and Seventy Fifth episode incoming!!! We dive into the world of animals which are the Bats of the world which live throughout our collections across the globe. For this episode Nadia Rozkoszek from Longleat takes us into the world of the Egyptian Fruit Bat, along with her amazing journey. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast e...

Episode 174: Tessa McKelliget from Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary : Bats of the world: The Flying Fox. 31.08.2026 34:49

The One Hundred and Seventy Fourth episode incoming!!! We dive into the world of animals which are the Bats of the world which live throughout our collections across the globe. For this episode Tessa McKelliget from Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary takes us into the world of the Flying Fox, along with her amazing journey. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy th...

DEARADH Zú Partnership Edition: Episode 9: Zoo Architecture with Russell Ploutz. 29.08.2026 44:30

What A true honour to continue this year long journey into the world of the DEARADH Zú and the world of the zoo architect. This week we go on an alternative journey with DEARADH Zú, but this week no Jonathan, but instead Russell Ploutz going on a journey learning about his journey along with how he fits into the world of Zoo architecture and DEARADH Zú. Please check out this episode and enjoy it...

Zoo Ost Ltd Partnership Edition: Episode 3: The Elephant. 27.08.2026 1:01:59

Episode 173: Rebecca Apperley - Gawn from Chessington World of Adventures Resort : Not Bears: The Raccoon. 24.08.2026 58:10

The One Hundred and Seventy Third episode incoming!!! We dive into the world of animals which are 100% "not a bear" which live throughout our collections across the globe. For this episode Rebecca Apperley - Gawn from Chessington World of Adventures Resort takes us into the world of the Raccoon, along with her amazing journey. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record...

Episode 172: Matthew Glencross from Beale Wildlife Park : Not Bears: The Binturong. 17.08.2026 34:01

The One Hundred and Seventy Second episode incoming!!! We dive into the world of animals which are 100% "not a bear" which live throughout our collections across the globe. For this episode Matthew Glencross from Beale Wildlife Park takes us into the world of the Binturong, along with his amazing journey. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast...

Episode 171: Rez from Taronga Zoo Sydney and Zambi wildlife retreat: Not Bears: The Koala. 10.08.2026 1:00:00

The One Hundred and Seventy First episode incoming!!! We dive into the world of animals which are 100% "not a bear" which live throughout our collections across the globe. For this episode Rez from Taronga Zoo Sydney and Zambi wildlife retreat takes us into the world of the Koala, along with her amazing journey. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the p...

Tomaskas Partnership Edition: Episode 4: A look behind what makes the team what it is: Lilian Edition with Tomaskas. 05.08.2026 35:37

What A true honour to continue this year long journey into the world of the Tomaskas and the world of animal husbandry, Lighting consultancy and education. ZOOKEEPING 101 shares many goals and values that Tomaskas stand for so we are very proud to dive in head first to the world of what it takes to truly are for our species we love in our zoos, the people involved and the services on offer follow...

Episode 170: Samantha Peeke from Longleat: Not Bears: The Red Panda. 03.08.2026 44:58

The One Hundred and Seventieth episode incoming!!! We dive into the world of animals which are 100% "not a bear" which live throughout our collections across the globe. For this episode Samantha Peeke from Longleat takes us into the world of the Red Panda, along with her amazing journey. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please...

ABMA Partnership Edition: Episode 7: Julie Grove: The ABMA committees, member benefits and when it comes to training Asking for help? 29.07.2026 48:20

What A true honour to carry on this year long journey into the world of the ABMA and the world of the animal trainer. Welcome to episode 7. ZOOKEEPING 101 shares many goals and values that the ABMA stand for so very proud to dive in head first to the world of what it takes to be an animal trainer, the resources out there and the community in the ABMA which is there to help. Come along for the jou...

Episode 169: Lizzie Humphries from Battersea Park Childrens Zoo: Callitrichids: Emperor tamarin. 27.07.2026 54:07

The One Hundred and Sixty Ninth episode incoming!!! We dive into the world of the callitrichids and the amazing small primates which live throughout our collections across the globe. For this episode Lizzie Humphries from Battersea Park Childrens Zoo takes us into the world of Emperor Tamarin, along with her amazing journey. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it...

Zoo Ost Ltd Partnership Edition: Episode 2: The Equine field. 23.07.2026 58:03

Episode 168: Abbi Wheeler from Longleat: Callitrichids: Cotton Top Tamarin 20.07.2026 50:27

The One Hundred and Sixty Eighth episode incoming!!! We dive into the world of the callitrichids and the amazing small primates which live throughout our collections across the globe. For this episode Abbi Wheeler from Longleat takes us into the world of the Cotton Top Tamarin, along with her amazing journey. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podc...

Episode 167: Alice Hudson from Jersey Zoo: Callitrichids: Black Lion Tamarin’s and pied tamarin. 13.07.2026 50:19

The One Hundred and Sixty Seventh episode incoming!!! We dive into the world of the callitrichids and the amazing small primates which live throughout our collections across the globe. For this episode Alice Hudson from Jersey Zoo takes us into the world of Black Lion Tamarin’s and pied tamarin, along with her amazing journey. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record...

Tomaskas Partnership Edition: Episode 3: Enclosure Design with Tomaskas with Thomas Griffiths and Lilian Aronni. 08.07.2026 29:21

What A true honour to continue this year long journey into the world of the Tomaskas and the world of animal husbandry, Lighting consultancy and education. ZOOKEEPING 101 shares many goals and values that Tomaskas stand for so we are very proud to dive in head first to the world of what it takes to truly care for our species we love in our zoos, the people involved and the services on offer follo...

Episode 166: Anna Cowen - Hubbard from Shaldon Wildlife Trust: Callitrichids: The Golden Lion Headed Tamarin. 06.07.2026 42:28

The One Hundred and Sixty Six episode incoming!!! We dive into the world of the callitrichids and the amazing small primates which live throughout our collections across the globe. For this episode Anna Cowen - Hubbard from Shaldon Wildlife Trust takes us into the world of The Golden Lion Headed Tamarin, along with her amazing journey. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had t...

Episode 165: Alan Woodward: Legends within the Industry. 29.06.2026 32:20

The One Hundred and Sixty Fifth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to Alan Woodward. Someone who has lived and breathed this industry for decades and continues to fly the flag for zookeepers. What a true pleasure to talk about the past, present and future of the community we live in and hear all his stories throughout his journey. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKE...

Episode 164: Jackie Squires from Marwell Wildlife : Nutrition is a big deal. 22.06.2026 39:05

The One Hundred and Sixty Fourth episode incoming!!! We go into the world of nutrition and learn about truly what it takes and the depths of the role. For this episode we join Jackie Squires learning about her amazing journey along with the amazing world of Nutrition. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 10...

Episode 163: Wietse Verwer from Burgers Zoo : Nutrition is a big deal. 15.06.2026 50:03

The One Hundred and Sixty Third episode incoming!!! We go into the world of nutrition and learn about truly what it takes and the depths of the role. For this episode we join Wietse Verwer learning about their amazing journey along with the amazing world of Nutrition. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 10...