Research coordinator Jennifer Tobey and animal care supervisor Chris Hamlin Andrus talk about what koalas may look for in a mate. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (10:28)


Read more about this project and listen to a koala’s bellow…

NEW! iZoofari Chats are an occasional series of interviews that put you in touch with the people who work for the Zoo and Wild Animal Park. Current subscribers to either the Zoo or Wild Animal Park podcast feeds will also get the iZoofari Chats.

Panda researcher Suzanne Hall discusses the panda cub’s progress at 10 weeks of age. She also updates us on the process for taking name suggestions for the cub from San Diego Zoo visitors. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (11:52)

NEW! iZoofari Chats are an occasional series of interviews that put you in touch with the people who work for the Zoo and Wild Animal Park. Current subscribers to either the Zoo or Wild Animal Park podcast feeds will also get the iZoofari Chats.

The San Diego Zoo is involved in a program to save some tiny endangered birds native to Hawaii. In this episode, conservation program manager Alan Lieberman talks about the recent release of captive-bred Hawaii creepers and ‘akepa into their native habitat. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (18:26)

Listen to the ‘akepa

Listen to the Hawaii creeper

Read Alan’s blog about the releases.