The Social Dynamics of Elephants

This week, host Marco is speaking with someone whose legacy helped shape the way we take care of wildlife on this beautiful planet. As the first ambassador for the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, Joan Embery broke down barriers and helped define what it means to be a wildlife spok ...  Show more

Earlier this month was International Cheetah Day, so this week, Marco is learning all about the world’s fastest land mammal. The Cheetah Conservation Center at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is one of 10 U.S. breeding facilities for the South African cheetah, and there is a lot th ...  Show more

Celebrate National Wildlife Day with us at Party Central, where the sounds of nature come alive!Discover the importance of conservation, the heroes behind it like Mrs. Colleen Paige, and the fascinating history of the Endangered Species Act. From green turtles to majestic elephan ...  Show more

The Solve It for Kids podcast is taking a holiday break! Please enjoy clips from three of our favorite episodes about amazing animals! You'll learn about how to help native bee populations, how to count penguins, and also why some jellyfish have stinging snot. Happy Holidays!  

Kristen and Sara chat about one of Kristen's favorite animals, the aardvark! Learn about the behavior and adaptations of this unique African mammal, the conservation issues they face, and what on Earth aardvarks have to do with cucumbers. Resources for this episode: National Geog ...  Show more

Do you love going to the zoo? Want a behind-the-scenes peek into how zookeepers keep their animals safe and happy? Listen to this fascinating episode with Zookeeper Susan Summers as she tells us what it's like to take care of some amazing animals!