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iZoofari Chat: Breeding Season at Polar Bear Plunge

Posted at 3:30 pm February 1, 2008 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

Chinook and KallukPolar Bear Plunge senior keeper Kelly Murphy tells the story of the three bears at the San Diego Zoo, how they’re getting along, and what comes next before watching for a cub or two. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (12:09)

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iZoofari Chat: Seven Cubs Roar into Lion Camp

Posted at 2:56 pm January 24, 2008 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

5 of 7 cubsJoin keeper Tony Franceschiello as seven lion cubs are introduced to the outdoor exhibit at the Wild Animal Park’s Lion Camp. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (7:52)

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iZoofari Chat: Panda Naming Ceremony

Posted at 4:59 pm November 27, 2007 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

Zhen ZhenListen in on the naming ceremony for our newest baby panda and the reactions from some of the attendees. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (7:52)

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.

iZoofari Chat: Baby Elephant Update

Posted at 1:30 pm November 12, 2007 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

Punga 9-07

Wild Animal Park elephant keeper Curtis Lehman gives us an update on the four (soon-to-be five!) elephant calves at the Wild Animal Park. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (12:51)

Watch the elephants daily on Elephant Cam!

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.

iZoofari Chat: Mei Sheng Memories

Posted at 4:27 pm November 5, 2007 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

Mei ShengGiant panda keeper Kathy Hawk shares her memories of Mei Sheng, the four-year-old panda who began his journey to China today. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (11:54)

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.

iZoofari Chat: Koala Mate Choice

Posted at 2:19 pm October 25, 2007 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

male koala

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.

iZoofari Chat: Panda Cub Update/Naming

Posted at 12:40 pm October 12, 2007 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

cub on 10-10-07

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.

iZoofari Chat: Releasing Endangered Hawaiian Birds

Posted at 3:10 pm October 8, 2007 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

Hawaii creeper juvenile

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.

iZoofari Chat: Giant Panda Update

Posted at 2:59 pm September 21, 2007 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

cub 4 9-20-07

Visit with panda keeper Kathy Hawk in giant panda Gao Gao’s garden room. Hear her impressions and stories about caring for pandas at the San Diego Zoo since 1996, including her impression of Bai Yun’s newest cub. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (11:57)

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.

iZoofari Chat: Elephant Baby at the Wild Animal Park

Posted at 3:13 pm September 20, 2007 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

elephant calf 9-19-07

Wild Animal Park elephant keeper Curtis Lehman introduces us to the newest member of our African elephant herd, a calf born to Umoya on September 19. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (13:45)

Watch the elephants daily on Elephant Cam!

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.