Episodes
🌿🐍 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...
Published 04/04/24
Published 04/04/24
πŸŒΏπŸŽ™οΈ Meet Henry Day: Nature Ambassador and Youtube presenter! πŸŒ±πŸŽ™οΈ 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: πŸ¦† Meet the Platypus: Henry introduces you to the charming platypus. With its whimsical combination of a duck-bill, webbed feet, and venomous spurs,...
Published 02/01/24
🌿🌱 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...
Published 01/20/24
πŸŒΏπŸŽ™οΈ Pangolins and Gharials: Planty Planty Zoo Zoo's newest residents! πŸŽ™οΈΒ  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...
Published 01/06/24
πŸŒΏπŸŽ™οΈ Pesudoscorpions and Toco Toucans: Planty Planty Zoo Zoo's newest residents! πŸŽ™οΈΒ  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!Β  πŸ¦‚Pseudoscorpion Spotlight with Nick Baker: Nick shares his love for pseudoscorpions, and Steph takes us on a journey...
Published 12/07/23
🌿🐜 Discover our latest additions: Southern Tamanduas, Praying Mantises & British Swallowtails! πŸ¦‹πŸŒΏ 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...
Published 11/23/23
🌷🌊 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...
Published 11/09/23
πŸŒΏπŸ¦“ New Additions to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo: Underground Marvels & Mudskippers! πŸ¦“πŸŒΏ 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! -...
Published 09/22/23
*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...
Published 09/07/23
*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...
Published 08/24/23
πŸŒΏπŸ“Ί 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. πŸŽ™οΈ Meet the Roundleaf Sundew: In our first interview, nature TV presenter Lucy Lapwing guides us through the enchanting realm of the Roundleaf...
Published 08/10/23
🌿🦁 Global Birdfair Interview: Meet Ajay Tegala - Ranger, Wildlife TV Presenter & Author! πŸ“ΊπŸ“š 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. πŸŽ™οΈ Meet Ajay Tegala: In this engaging conversation, we explore Ajay's remarkable journey from ranger to wildlife TV presenter on shows like Countryfile and...
Published 07/24/23
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...
Published 07/20/23
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...
Published 07/06/23
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...
Published 05/13/23
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...
Published 05/05/23
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 ZooΒ is a fantastical...
Published 04/08/23
What does an ancient battle between a dragon and an elephant on the island of Socotra have to do with the dragons blood tree? Why does an alligator snapping turtle want to act like a worm? 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...
Published 03/30/23
How did one 9-year-old girl from Cornwall and one missionary from Norway bamboozle botanists in the 1970s? Which animal has inspired werewolf-based folklore around the world? 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
Published 03/23/23
Planty Planty Zoo Zoo gets its first animals from Connor and first plants from Steph, as the (hypothetical) zoo & botanical gardens opens its doors to the public for the very first time! Find out which endangered bird looks like a tiny pigeon dipped in paint and which tree can only live if another tree dies... Head over to www.plantyplantyzoozoo.com to sign up to our newletter. You can find us on Instagram @PlantyPlantyZooZoo and on Twitter @PlantyPlantyZoo.
Published 03/16/23
Planty Planty Zoo Zoo is the brand new conservation podcast hosted by nature-lovers Connor Davies and Stephanie Martin. Join them as they introduce one new species of plant and animal each week to their hypothetical dream zoo & botanical gardens: Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, and see what you learn along the way!
Published 03/11/23