San Diego Zoo Podcasts

iZoofari Chat: Bear Awareness Days, Polar Bears

Dennis Corbran — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:13:52 +0000

San Diego Zoo Conservation Program Specialist Megan Owen talks about threats facing the world’s polar bears and what we’re learning about polar bear communication. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
(19:53)
Download audio file (zoochat-080418_mowen.mp3)

Listen to an iZoofari Chat with a polar bear keeper…
Watch the bears daily on Polar Cam…

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iZoofari Chat: Bear Awareness Days, Andean Bears

Dennis Corbran — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:29:42 +0000

San Diego Zoo Researcher Russ Van Horn shares some interesting facts about Andean (or spectacled) bears and what information is still needed. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (16:46)
Download audio file (zoochat_080418_vanhorn_vocals_mono.mp3)

Hear Houdini’s “cooing” call again:
Download audio file (andean_bear_cooing_mono.mp3)

Listen to an iZoofari Chat with our Andean bear keeper…
Here’s more information about Andean bears…
Here’s a profile on Houdini…

iZoofari Chat: Bear Awareness Days, Manchurian Brown Bear

Dennis Corbran — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:32:38 +0000

Senior keeper Hali Anderson talks about Blackie, a Manchurian brown bear who returned to the San Diego Zoo after an 11-year loan. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (6:55)
Download audio file (zoochat_080417_anderson_manch_brown.mp3)

Read Hali’s blog about Blackie…

iZoofari Chat: Bear Awareness Days, Grizzly Bears

Dennis Corbran — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:03:28 +0000

Senior keeper Hali Anderson talks about the Zoo’s grizzly bear youngsters, yearlings Scout (on left side of photo) and Montana. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (12:15)
Download audio file (zoochat_080417_anderson_grizzly.mp3)

Read one of Hali’s blogs about the grizzly bear brothers…

iZoofari Chat: Bear Awareness Days, Andean Bears

Dennis Corbran — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:56:43 +0000

Learn fun facts about our two Andean (or spectacled) bears,Tommy and Houdini, from senior keeper Hali Anderson. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (8:01)
Download audio file (zoochat_080417_anderson.mp3)

Hear Houdini’s “cooing” call:
Download audio file (andean_bear_cooing_mono.mp3)

Here’s more information about Andean bears…
Here’s a profile on Houdini…

iZoofari Chat: Bear Awareness Days, Polar Bears

Dennis Corbran — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:19:23 +0000

Senior keeper Kelly Murphy talks about what its like to be a polar bear keeper and the bears’ distinct personalities. Hosted by Debbie Andreen.
(13:16)
Download audio file (zoochat_080417_kmurphy.mp3)

Listen to Kelly’s previous chat, Breeding Season at Polar Bear Plunge…
Read Kelly’s blog, Dining with Polar Bears…
Watch the bears daily on Polar Cam…

iZoofari Chat: Bear Awareness Days, Giant Pandas

Dennis Corbran — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:11:26 +0000

Senior keeper Kathy Hawk gives us detailed updates on the four pandas at the San Diego Zoo, including panda cub Zhen Zhen (pictured). Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (11:24)
Download audio file (zoochat_090417_khawke.mp3)

Listen to Kathy’s previous chat, Mei Sheng Memories…
Watch the pandas daily on Panda Cam…

iZoofari Chat: Bear Awareness Days, Sun Bears at the Zoo

Dennis Corbran — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:54:43 +0000

Learn more about sun bears at the San Diego Zoo from lead keeper Lisa Bryant (and sun bear Bulan!). Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (8:55)
Download audio file (zoochat_080417_lbryant_sunbears.mp3)

Here’s more information and images regarding sun bears…
Listen to an iZoofari Chat about sun bear conservation…

iZoofari Chat: Bear Awareness Days, Sun Bear Conservation

Dennis Corbran — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:14:42 +0000

Suzanne Hall talks about the San Diego Zoo’s studies of sun bears and the dangers they face in their native lands. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (14:34)
Download audio file (zoochat_080416_shall_sunbear.mp3)

Read Suzanne’s blog about sun bear Bulan…
Here’s more information and images regarding sun bears…

iZoofari Chat: Bear Awareness Days, Giant Panda Conservation

Dennis Corbran — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:51:17 +0000

Giant panda researcher Suzanne Hall gives us an update on how giant pandas are doing in the wild and what is being done to protect them in China. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (15:00)
Download audio file (zoochat_080416_shall_pandas.mp3)

Watch pandas daily on Panda Cam…
Read blogs by Suzanne and others about giant pandas…