Episodes
Did you know you could go to high school at the Zoo? Hear more about Nhy Aire’s unique experience at the Cincinnati Zoo’s Zoo Academy program.
Published 06/14/23
Learn more from Maggie Dwire on what is being done to help save the Mexican wolf. Though coming perilously close to extinction, with the help of the Endangered Species Act, the Mexican wolf is staging a remarkable comeback through a collaborative binational recovery program with Mexico. Maggie’s responsibilities include recovery and management of the Mexican wolf both in the wild and as liaison to the binational breeding program.
Published 05/31/23
We’re talking with April, the senior insect keeper, who helped the Cincinnati Zoo become the first Zoo on record to take the blue feigning-death beetle from egg to larvae to adulthood! Plus, learn about more of your favorite insects during this new episode.
Published 05/17/23
Did you know that when you book a behind-the-scenes tour at the Cincinnati Zoo, 50% of all the proceeds go back to conservation efforts around the world? Learn more about what tours are available and which initiatives they support in this fun new episode with Zach, the Manager of Behind-the-Scenes Experiences!
Published 05/03/23
The Cincinnati Zoo partners with Dr. Varun Goswami & Dr. Divya Vasudev & Conservation Initiatives to help save elephants in the wild! Learn more about their work to save the world’s largest land mammal!
Published 04/19/23
Cincinnati Zoo Keepers Ellen, Keri Ann and Sarah update everyone on Harley and Reggie’s flight success stories! Harley is a blue and gold macaw who came to the Zoo from a private owner and had not been given the opportunity to fly. His keepers Sarah and Ellen spent months working with Harley to grow his confidence, and finally take the brave leap to fly! It was an emotional moment for everyone! Reggie the sulphur-crested cockatoo just learned to fly in 2022 after a lot of trust-building and...
Published 04/05/23
Senior Horticulturists Paul & Tosh chat about their favorite plants, early blooms this year and more in this new episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales!
Published 03/22/23
Get an inside look into what it’s like to be a vet at the Cincinnati Zoo with Dr. Jess in this new episode!
Published 03/08/23
The Cincinnati Zoo is known for its conservation work, but did you know that includes efforts to save endangered plants as well as animals? Learn more from Conservation Horticulturist Maired in this new episode!
Published 02/22/23
Volunteer Enrichment Committee leader, Jen, tells us some of her favorite animal enrichment she’s made over the years at the Cincinnati Zoo!
Published 02/08/23
Happy Birthday, Fiona! Fiona’s keepers answer all of your questions about the birthday girl!
Published 01/24/23
Today on Cincinnati Zoo Tales, we’re talking to Veterinary Technician Janell D. about her work to keep the animals at the Zoo healthy!
Published 01/11/23
Isla the tamandua is due any day now and Senior Keeper Colleen talks to us about all of the prep and care that goes into having a tamandua pup at the Cincinnati Zoo!
Published 12/27/22
Get the scoop on the gorilla troops at the Cincinnati Zoo and what’s being done to save them in the wild. We learn so much in this new episode featuring keeper Ashley.
Published 12/15/22
Relive keepers Wendy & Tami’s recent trip to Africa and hear how the Zoo is directly helping our partners in Africa with coexistence & conservation efforts.
Published 11/30/22
Dave is here to inspire hope and share stories from his wildlife adventures around the world.
Published 11/16/22
Hosts Jenna and Mark answer questions you’ve submitted online in this fun new episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales!
Published 11/02/22
We check in with Mark and Jenna from Hippo Cove to get all the updates about the bloat being reunited!
Published 10/26/22
Head Keeper Alicia Sampson has been working with cheetahs for over a decade. Hear some of the stories from her time caring for cheetah cubs at the Cincinnati Zoo and get an update on Rozi and Daisy in this fun new episode!
Published 10/05/22
We talk to Louisa Rispoli, Ph.D about her conservation work with the rhinos AIRS project and her experience working with Bibi during her pregnancy with Fritz!
Published 09/21/22
Learn more about RAPTOR Inc, a local Cincinnati nonprofit that is dedicated to the conservation of birds of prey through rehabilitation, education, research and community service.
Published 09/07/22
Jenna and Mark discuss everything Fritz! Hear how he got his name and get the latest updates on the new baby hippo in this new episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales.
Published 08/17/22
The Hippo Care Team recounts Bibi’s secondborn calf and answers many questions about the new baby hippopotamus!
Published 08/05/22
The Zoo’s Instagram followers submitted questions and Jenna answers them in this new episode with her friend and coworker, Angela!
Published 07/27/22
Senior Keeper Erin Carney introduces us to new tigers Jin & Zero!
Published 07/13/22