AquatiZoo podcast

Dec 06 2024 225 ep. 29 mins 782
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A look into the inner workings of a zoo or aquarium accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Leadership, management, and career details that might interest someone who might be looking for a change or just might be curious about their favorite animal-related facilities!

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Revisiting: Animal Enrichment

Dec 06 2024 29 mins  
An animal in human care should have the same opportunities to thrive as their wild counterparts (minus, perhaps, the constant threat of predators...). With that in mind, keepers have to get creative in how to make life fun, interesting, and intriguing for our animal friends. How do we know what to do? What kind of thought and preparation goes into enrichment? A lot is happening tha

Revisiting: Applying and Interviewing

Nov 22 2024 28 mins  
You've found a job that you want, but now what? Here are a few helpful hints to increase your chances of getting your foot in the door and landing that position. It takes a lot of preparation, but if you're really ready to move on, it's got to be worth it, right? Good luck, and happy job hunting, friends!

Revisiting: Conservation

Nov 15 2024 26 mins  
One of the central principles, goals, and missions of aquariums and zoos is to conserve the natural world. This might mean individual species or entire ecosystems. How do we approach this vast challenge? What are our methods? How might guests get involved? Take some time to ponder, research, and join in! Helpful links: https://projectpiaba.org/ www.patreon.com/aquatizoo

Revisiting: The Skill of Apologizing

Nov 08 2024 29 mins  
Revisiting some advice for those who might need it. Vulnerability and discomfort are a part of admitting you've made a mistake. Take it a step further and apologize. It doesn't feel so great initially, but it will eventually pay off in the end. Free your guilty mind and let's all be better humans! www.patreon.com/aquatizoo [email protected] www.magicalvacationplan

Revisiting: Crisis Management

Nov 01 2024 31 mins  
Please excuse the lack of new episodes for the moment. School work is occupying much of my time these days! Please enjoy a popular older episode and I will be back with something new as soon as I can! Aquariums and Zoos have to be ready for all sorts of scenarios in order to keep the guests, animals, and staff safe. We might be surprised by things on occasion, but we try to be meth

Doing a Little Extra

Oct 18 2024 30 mins  
Did you know that aquarium and zoo professionals often volunteer to take on more work than what falls within their job description or organization? Today we discuss the pros and cons of taking on more and being generous with your time and efforts in your field. www.patreon.com/aquatizoo [email protected] www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

Choosing the Right Role Models

Oct 11 2024 30 mins  
When we're feeling unsure, it's tempting to draw upon past experiences for guidance, even when they weren't so effective or pleasant. Today we discuss emulating behaviors and habits of other people, and why it may or may not work for you. www.patreon.com/aquatizoo [email protected] www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

The D-E-R Portion of the SPIDER Model of Enrichment

Sep 20 2024 31 mins  
It's relatively easy to envision how the first portion of the SPIDER model of enrichment works, but the second portion is just as important. Today we discuss how we know our enrichment and training ideas are working and how we carry those ideas into the future. www.patreon.com/aquatizoo [email protected] www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

Workplace Politics

Sep 13 2024 30 mins  
Even when we've had our fill of politics, it's important to remember that politics in the workplace can be very important to consider when it comes to one's words and actions. There can be impact even when the choice is made to avoid workplace politics. www.patreon.com/aquatizoo [email protected] www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple

The S-P-I Portion of the SPIDER Model of Enrichment

Sep 06 2024 30 mins  
It's fun to be able to think creatively on behalf of the animals every now and again. If you've ever wondered how animal care professionals come up with the enrichment ideas that we do, this is a quick rundown of the first half of the process. www.patreon.com/aquatizoo [email protected] www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/lori-semple