ZOOKEEPING 101

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What a true honour to continue this year the 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 is extremely 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...

The One Hundred and Sixty Second 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 Niamh Randall 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 101...

The One Hundred and Sixty One 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 Kerry 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 101 through fa...

What A true honour to continue this year long journey into the world of the System Aqua and the world of filtration solutions. ZOOKEEPING 101 shares many goals and values that System Aqua stand for so very proud to dive in head first to the world of what it takes to deal with filtration and life support systems. Come along for the journey learning all about in this System Aqua's  journey through t...

The One Hundred and Sixtieth episode incoming!!! ZOOKEEPING 101 is Live at KEEPERFEST coming from Jimmys Farm and Wildlife Park. Ever wondered what its like going to a conference with a spin? Go on the journey with ZOOKEEPING 101 at KEEPERFEST hosted by Jimmys Farm and Wildlife Park networking, presenting and learning along the way. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to re...

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 round 2 for a journey throughout some of Europe's greatest zoo's with Jonathan McLoughlin Come along for the journey learning all about this in this episode with Jonathan McLoughlin, along with what DEARADH Zú can offer the world every 3rd Saturday with a n...

The One Hundred and Fifty Ninth episode incoming!!! Welcome to the world of poison and venom, With potentially a little more of the second.  This series of episodes takes you into the world of some of our most unique species upon the planet and some extraordinary people alongside.  For this episode we are alongside Dan Rumsey who takes us into the world of the Venomous snakes and the amazing work...

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...

The One Hundred and Fifty Eighth episode incoming!!! Welcome to the world of poison and venom, With potentially a little more of the second.  This series of episodes takes you into the world of some of our most unique species upon the planet and some extraordinary people alongside.  For this episode we are alongside Adam Radovanovic who takes us into the world of the Gila Monster and the amazing w...

What A true honour to begin this year’s 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 which is why we are so very proud to dive in head first to the world of what it takes to truly see what it takes for our species we love in our zoos, the people involved and th...

The One Hundred and Fifty Seventh episode incoming!!! Welcome to the world of poison and venom, With potentially a little more of the second.  This series of episodes takes you into the world of some of our most unique species upon the planet and some extraordinary people alongside.  For this episode we are alongside Emma Tenni who takes us into the world of the funnel web spider and the amazing w...

The One Hundred and Fifty Sixth episode incoming!!! ZOOKEEPING 101 is Live at the ABWAK Symposium, Drayton Manor.  Ever wondered what its like going to a conference? Go on the journey with ZOOKEEPING 101 at ABWAK 2026, Drayton Manor networking, presenting and learning along the way.  Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please foll...

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 the journey throughout some of Europe's greatest zoo's with Jonathan McLoughlin Come along for the journey learning all about this in this episode with Jonathan McLoughlin, along with what DEARADH Zú can offer the world every 3rd Saturday with a new episode...

The One Hundred and Fifty Fifth episode incoming!!! ZOOKEEPING 101 enters the domain of communication throughout our community. We kick off with a true behind the curtain look at how key transparency is within our community and zoos across the world.  For this episode we welcome Andy Hall from BIAZA who talks about the BIAZA Communication conference 2025 and The media climate we work within. Pleas...

ZOOKEEPING 101 is very proud to introduce and welcome to the platform a brand new sponsor for the podcast in the form of Waterhouse feeds. This episode gives a great insight into the amazing work and the heritage that makes Waterhouse feeds what it is. Come along for the journey and ZOOKEEPING 101 is so proud to be aligning this year with such a family run, forward thinking and overall giant withi...

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 6. 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...

The One Hundred and Fifty Fourth episode incoming!!! ZOOKEEPING 101 enters the domain of communication throughout our community. We kick off with a true behind the curtain look at how key transparency is within our community and zoos across the world.  For this episode we welcome Lauren Dodman from Jimmys Farm and Wildlife Park who talks about the BIAZA Communication conference 2025 and Bears at J...

The One Hundred and Fifty Third episode incoming!!! ZOOKEEPING 101 enters the domain of communication throughout our community. We kick off with a true behind the curtain look at how key transparency is within our community and zoos across the world.  For this episode we welcome Mads Frost Bertelsen from Copenhagen Zoo who talks about seeing the bigger picture, the health of our species in captivi...

The One Hundred and Fifty Second episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to the world of animals which simply would not be in existence without zoo's. ZOOKEEPING 101 is very excited to dive into the world of animals which have experienced situations nearly putting them upon the list of extinction, and yet have defied the odds with the aid and support of some of our best zoo's worldwid...

The One Hundred and Fifty First episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to the world of animals which simply would not be in existence without zoo's. ZOOKEEPING 101 is very excited to dive into the world of animals which have experienced situations nearly putting them upon the list of extinction, and yet have defied the odds with the aid and support of some of our best zoo's worldwide...