This episode, we're joined by Tash from Hatchling Makes to chat all things small business, and how art can be used to fly the flag for underappreciated and obscure endangered animals! We also chat about the absolutely gorgeous secretary bird, the latest resident of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo! Also in this episode, a run-through of our trip to Battersea Park Children's Zoo (with a shoutout to Jamie and Lizzy!), an announcement, and an announcement of an upcoming...

🌿🐵 Meet Axel & Ario Drioli - the brothers behind Sounding Wild!🐵🌿 The latest episode of ⁠Planty Planty Zoo Zoo⁠, recorded at Global Birdfair, sees Connor chat to special guests Axel and Ario who talk about their amazing VR community outreach project, Sounding Wild which takes recordings of birds and birdsong across the countries making up migratory routes and shows them to local communities! Follow Axel, Ario and Sounding Wild on Instagram. 🌐 Connect with Us! 📸 Follow us on...

🌿🐵 Meet Charlie Bingham - author and podcaster!🐵🌿 Step into the latest episode of ⁠Planty Planty Zoo Zoo⁠, recorded at Global Birdfair, where we welcome special guest Charlie Bingham to chat bonobos. 🐵 Meet the Bonobo: Charlie guides us through the fascinating social structures and behaviors of the bonobo, known for its peaceful and cooperative communities. Discover the evolutionary importance of these remarkable primates and how they shape our understanding of human...

🌿🌊 Meet Jack Baker - podcaster, presenter and zoo & botanics educator! 🌊🌿 Dive into the latest episode of ⁠Planty Planty Zoo Zoo⁠, where we welcome Jack Baker, the host of Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast to introduce some fascinating new additions to our imaginary zoo and botanical garden! 🌊 Discover the Dugong:Jack introduces the delightful dugong, a marine mammal known for its gentle nature and seagrass diet. Learn about its unique biology, conservation status, and an incredible...

🌿🐬 Meet Dan Rouse - author & ornithologist! 🐬🌿 Recorded live at Global Birdfair 2024!  Connor chats to Dan Rouse from Wild Space to talk about making nature accessible, breaking down barriers and add an exciting new marine mammal to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo! 🌊 Join Dan as she talks about her dream zoo job (and a zoo job she's had before!) and why Planty Planty Zoo Zoo is the perfect place for a porpoise! Go check out Dan's work with ⁠Wild Space⁠! And check out Dan on Instagram or her...

🌿🦘 Meet Alice Vassallo - zookeeper & podcaster! 🦘🌿 Recorded live at Global Birdfair 2024!  Flying solo, Connor sits down with Alice Vassallo from A*****e Animals with Alice for an episode with a twist… As Alice hosts a podcast about animals that are just plain asses, we thought we wouldn’t let her choose one to put in Planty Planty Zoo Zoo - but instead, she could BAN an animal from ever being added! Listen to find out why the Bennett's Wallaby won't be making an appearance in our...

🌿🦕 Meet Iszi Lawrence - author, radio host, historian and podcaster! 🦕🌿 Join Steph and Connor on the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we dive into the fascinating world of dinosaurs with special guest, Iszi Lawrence! Get ready to explore the awe-inspiring diplodocus and its incredible journey through time in our imaginary zoo. 🌿 Iszi Lawrence's Fabulous Facts: In this captivating conversation, Steph and Connor sit down with the multi-talented Iszi Lawrence, a renowned...

🌿🐍 Unveiling the Welsh Cotoneaster and majestic King Cobra! 🐍🌿 Embark on an exhilarating adventure with the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where hosts Steph and Connor introduce you to two remarkable additions to our imaginary zoo and botanical garden! Join us as we unravel the fascinating stories behind the Welsh Cotoneaster and the awe-inspiring King Cobra, guided by our passion for the wonders of the natural world. 🌿 The Welsh Cotoneaster Chronicles: Steph takes you on a...

🌿🎙️ Meet Henry Day: Nature Ambassador and Youtube presenter! 🌱🎙️ Join hosts Steph and Connor on the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, featuring a special guest appearance by the brilliant Henry Day! This episode talks about Henry's best wildlife encounters, his dream zoo job and his incredible two(!) additions to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo: 🦆 Meet the Platypus: Henry introduces you to the charming platypus. With its whimsical combination of a duck-bill, webbed feet, and venomous spurs,...

🌿🌱 Revealing the Sensitive Plant and the mysterious Olm! 🌿🌱 Join your hosts, Stephanie and Connor, on a thrilling journey through the green wonders of nature in the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo! As your trusted guides, we unravel the secrets of the extraordinary sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica) and the enigmatic olm! 🌿 Sensitive Plant Stories: Embark on a botanical adventure with Steph as we dive into the intriguing world of the sensitive plant. Uncover the mysteries behind its...

🌿🎙️ Pangolins and Gharials: Planty Planty Zoo Zoo's newest residents! 🎙️  Into The Wild podcast host Ryan Dalton and A Focus On Nature Creative Director Lou Sykes introduce two new animals to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, the hypothetical zoo and botanical gardens dreamt up by podcast hosts Steph and Connor. 🐜 Chinese Pangolin Tales with Lou Sykes: After an introduction from Lou, Connor delves into the mysterious world of the Chinese pangolin, revealing its unique features and conservation...

🌿🎙️ Pesudoscorpions and Toco Toucans: Planty Planty Zoo Zoo's newest residents! 🎙️  Dive into the enchanting realms of #PlantyPlantyZooZoo with the dynamic duo, Steph and Connor! This episode features special guests, interviewed at Global Birdfair: incredible nature TV presenter Nick Baker (The Really Wild Show, Big Week At The Zoo) and amazing wildlife artist Dave McCall!  🦂Pseudoscorpion Spotlight with Nick Baker: Nick shares his love for pseudoscorpions, and Steph takes us on a journey...

🌿🐜 Discover our latest additions: Southern Tamanduas, Praying Mantises & British Swallowtails! 🦋🌿 Step into the enchanting world of biodiversity with the newest episode of #PlantyPlantyZooZoo! Join hosts Steph and Connor as they introduce captivating additions to their imaginary zoo and botanical garden, bringing you closer to the wonders of nature. 🐜 Southern Tamandua Spectacle Creative Director of A Focus On Nature, Rosie Crowther, explores the canopy-dwelling world of the southern...

🌷🌊 Unveiling Semper Augustus Tulip and Enchanting Seadragons! 🌊🌷 Dive into the latest episode of ⁠Planty Planty Zoo Zoo⁠, where we unveil extraordinary new species for our imaginary zoo and botanical garden! Hosted by Steph and Connor - your guides to the wonders of the natural world! In this captivating instalment, we delve into the captivating history of the Semper Augustus tulip and the mesmerizing world of weedy, ruby, and leafy seadragons. 🌷 The Semper Augustus Saga: Steph takes you...

🌿🦓 New Additions to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo: Underground Marvels & Mudskippers! 🦓🌿 Dive into the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we unveil extraordinary new species for our imaginary zoo and botanical garden! Hosted by Steph and Connor, this episode is a treasure trove of biodiversity. 🐟 Meet the Mudskippers! Connor dives into the world of mudskippers, presenting: - 🐠 Atlantic Mudskipper: The acrobat of the mudflat! - 🐠 Blue Spotted Mudskipper: Beauty and brains! -...

*RECORDED LIVE FROM GLOBAL BIRDFAIR* Natalie is a Co-Founder of Birda, a brill new birding app looking to make birdwatching more accessible and Sarah is their Community Engagement Officer, tasked with helping people connect using Birda - but what would be their dream jobs at a zoo & botanic garden? What does it take to build an app, and a community, from scratch? Which seductive seabird does Sarah want to see in Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, that decorate its nests with...other birds? And which...

*RECORDED LIVE FROM GLOBAL BIRDFAIR* What is young birder, writer, Leica Sport Optics ambassador & BTO Youth Representative Mya Bambrick's dream job at a zoo & botanic garden? And what cute, mystical and downright brutal UK bird would Mya love to see in Planty Planty Zoo Zoo? Steph and Connor find out in the latest Planty Planty Interview-View! Check out Mya's content on Instagram or YouTube at @myabambrick or on X (Twitter) at @MyaBambrick1 To support Mya's 21 Wildlife Walks to...

🌿📺 Global Birdfair Interviews: Nature TV Presenter Lucy Lapwing and Wildlife Artist Ria from Button & Squirt! 🌱🎨 Join us for an engaging episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we dive into the natural world with two remarkable guests! Hosted by Steph and Connor, this episode is a delightful blend of botanical wonders and artistic creativity. 🎙️ Meet the Roundleaf Sundew: In our first interview, nature TV presenter Lucy Lapwing guides us through the enchanting realm of the Roundleaf...

🌿🦁 Global Birdfair Interview: Meet Ajay Tegala - Ranger, Wildlife TV Presenter & Author! 📺📚 Tune in to the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we sit down with the multi-talented Ajay Tegala! Hosted by Steph and Connor, this episode offers a captivating glimpse into Ajay's diverse career and his passion for conservation. 🎙️ Meet Ajay Tegala: In this engaging conversation, we explore Ajay's remarkable journey from ranger to wildlife TV presenter on shows like Countryfile and...

What were Connor and Steph up to last weekend at Global Birdfair? Who were they interviewing? Find out in this mini episode as Connor announces Planty Planty Interview Views - a new format for some episodes of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo going forwards, with GUESTS! There's also a sneak peek at who Connor and Steph recorded with... The first episode of Planty Planty Interview Views will be released on July 27th! Head over to www.plantyplantyzoozoo.com to sign up to our newsletter. You can find...

How are arts and crafts helping to save the Americas' most endangered cat? Why have mountain viscachas become the Andean cat's new favourite food? Why are seagrass meadows even more important than tropical rainforests? And what ancient secrets may they hide? Find out in this episode, as Connor and Steph introduce two new species to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo! Head over to www.plantyplantyzoozoo.com to sign up to our newsletter. You can find us on instagram at...

Why was the toxic jequirity bean, containing a substance more deadly than ricin, being sold as jewellery in the UK in 2011? Why does the shoebill's call petrify those who hear it? Find out in this episode, as Connor and Steph introduce two new species to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo! Head over to www.plantyplantyzoozoo.com to sign up to our newsletter. You can find us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/plantyplantyzoozoo/ and on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/plantyplantyzoo Planty...

Why does one ginormous fish have the name sunfish and moonfish? What magical powers can you hope to get from eating a jelly ear fungus? Find out in this episode as Connor and Steph introduce two new species to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo! Head over to www.plantyplantyzoozoo.com to sign up to our newsletter. You can find us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/plantyplantyzoozoo/ and on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/plantyplantyzoo Planty Planty Zoo Zoo is a fantastical imaginary zoo...

How might a coconut crab be related to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart? What makes the gympie gympie plant (AKA the stinging tree) venomous? Find out in this episode as Connor and Steph introduce two new species to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo! Head over to www.plantyplantyzoozoo.com to sign up to our newsletter. You can find us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/plantyplantyzoozoo/ and on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/plantyplantyzoo Planty Planty Zoo Zoo is a fantastical...