The Zookeeper's Voice

Welcome to The Zookeeper's Voice!

Host Danie Geraci introduces you to 'The Zookeeper's Voice,' a podcast coming soon! 

Episode 1- Meet The Host, Danie Geraci!

In the first episode of The Zookeeper's Voice, your host Danie Geraci sits down with Producer Bill Neville to discuss her background, including a bit about where she's from, and discussing her experience in the various animal industries she's worked in.

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Episode 2- Patti Dawson- President, Dallas Dog Rescue Rehab Reform

Danie sits down with the President of Dallas DogRRR, Patti Dawson, to discuss the daily operations of the organization. What goes into running the day-to-day, what states they've assisted, how much time and money it takes to make it a success, and what their aspirations are for the future.

 

Episode 3- Tim Morrow- CEO, San Antonio Zoo

In this episode, we chat with Tim Morrow, the Chief Executive Officer at San Antonio Zoo and Will Smith Zoo School! We dive into his past experience in the theme park industry, at SeaWorld, and what he's up to in his current position as the CEO of a top-10 Zoo in America! 

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Episode 4- Dillon Damuth- Co-President/Director, Urban Ark Conservation

In this episode, we chat with Dillon Damuth, the Co-President and Director of Urban Ark Conservation, based out of Pennsylvania. The organization is a veteran-founded and operated, non profit focused on conservation, habitat protection, and with a special focus on Veterans' health.

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Episode 5- Dr. John Robb- Founder, Protect The Pets

Dr John Robb, a highly esteemed veterinarian with decades of experience, is on a mission to stop the overdosing and over vaccination of pets by owner education. Dr John Robb has held an unwavering commitment to pets over profits, and has become a voice for those who want to provide the best care possible for their pets!

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Episode 6- Robert Trejo- Owner & President, Zoomagination

For over 20 years, Robert has worked with and trained animals including: small mammals, birds, reptiles, dolphins, beluga whales, sea lions, walruses and otters. His career as an animal ambassador has given him the opportunity to experience the impact that animals have on people, inspiring him to share his passion and love of animals through Zoomagination.

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Episode 7- Shannon Dingee Kramer- Founder, Birds and Beaks Rescue & Rehab

This week's episode features Shannon Dingee Kramer, Founder of 'Birds and Beaks Rescue and Rehab,' a 501c3 non profit located in Battle Creek Michigan, who rescues, rehabs and places parrots in good, fit homes for adoption. Birds and Beaks also has a mission of providing the humans who care for their parrots and beyond, the knowledge, training, and advice to help give birds happy, comfortable homes that provides for all their needs.

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Episode 8- Hazel McBride- Killer Whale Trainer- Marineland Cote D'Azur

This week's episode features Hazel McBride, a killer whale trainer originally from Scotland, now residing in France, working at Marineland Cote D'Azur! In this chat, Hazel talks to Danie about what it's like to be a killer whale trainer, her journey prior to her amazing job, and we talk about her book "I Still Believe," available on Amazon!

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Episode 9- Ramon Castellanos- Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary

This week’s episode features Ramon Castellanos from Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary, a 501(C)3 non-profit based out of New Mexico. Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary rescues and provides lifetime care to wolves, wolf dogs, and other wild canines.

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Episode 10- Danie and Producer Bill Recap The First Nine Episodes

Danie and Producer Bill dive into the previous 9 episodes thus far from The Zookeeper's Voice, in the hopes that any new listeners check out the full catalog! We will return in 2 weeks with a new interview!

Episode 11- Dr. Heather Hill- Professor of Psychology- St. Mary's University

This week, Danie is joined by Dr. Heather Hill, Professor of Psychology and Marine Mammal Researcher with over 2 decades of experience. Topics include marine mammal behavior, welfare of captive marine mammals, and exciting future projects in research.

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Episode 12- Kylie Reynolds- Deputy Director- Amazing Animals Inc.

This week, Danie is joined by Kylie Reynolds, Deputy Director of Amazing Animals Inc. Amazing Animals Inc. is a non-profit exotic animal rescue and educational organization serving the central Florida community. For more information on how to support, or learn how you can visit Kylie and the folks at Amazing Animals, visit amazinganimalsinc.org or visit their social media pages!

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Episode 13- Sara Smith- Animal Rescuer & Behavior Consultant

Sara Smith from San Antonio, Texas is a certified behavior consultant, professional dog trainer, Fear Free certified, and an animal rescuer. Sara shares her experience in rescue and more with us in this edition of The Zookeeper's Voice.

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Episode 14- Clay Carabajal- Animal Ambassador, SeaWorld San Antonio

This week, we have Clay Carabajal, Animal Ambassador from SeaWorld San Antonio, who has worked in the animal field for around 15 years! During his career, he has worked and trained countless amazing animals and been an educator and ambassador for those animals in the care of man, for those in their natural environment, and global wildlife conservation.

Clay will be returning for part 2 with us in two weeks, and will be taking YOUR questions! Be sure to submit via email at TheZookeepersVoice@gmail.com, or via Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram!

Episode 15- SeaWorld's Clay Carabajal Returns For 'Q&A With Clay!'

Returning this week is our guest from two weeks ago, Clay Carabajal, Animal Ambassador from SeaWorld San Antonio!

This week, Clay joins us once again to answer all the fan questions that were sent to us over the last two weeks via email and social media! Check out the full episode for some amazing in-depth answers to questions from around the globe!

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Episode 16- Alex Reed, Co-Founder of Truman's Cleaning

This week on The Zookeeper’s Voice we have Alex Reed, Co-Founder of Truman’s, a cleaning company who is out to change the world through non-toxic eco-friendly cleaning products.

With the goal to eliminate waste and clutter both from our homes and the planet, Truman’s is cleaning glass and taking names.

We also have a special offer for listeners of The Zookeeper's Voice from our friends at Truman's! By using the code 'ZOOKEEPER' at checkout, you can get 50% OFF a Truman's Starter Kit, or the Starter Kit with a refill plan! Head to Trumans.com today to get yours!

Episode 17- Julie Scardina, World-Famous Conservationist & Wildlife Mentor

This week, we welcome Conservationist and world-famous Wildlife Mentor, Julie Scardina! With a career spanning over 4 decades, Julie uses her expertise to continue making an impact in the lives of animals worldwide.

From being the Director of Animal Ambassador Programs and Corporate Curator of Animal Training for SeaWorld & Busch Gardens, being a regular on both the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and NBC’s the Today Show, to traveling the world with Jungle Jack Hanna and appearing on his weekly show, Julie has been a strong figurehead in the animal and conservation world.

For more information, and to support and donate to Julie's Wildlife Conservation Network, visit https://donate.wildnet.org/mission-wildlife

UPDATE- The Zookeeper's Voice Studio Relocation

Danie and Bill talk about the recent happenings at The Zookeeper's Voice. SPOILER ALERT! There are palm trees involved! We discuss our recent move, relocating the studio, and what listeners can expect in the upcoming weeks.

UPDATE: We're Coming Back!

Danie and Bill discuss the new schedule for The Zookeeper's Voice going forward, and let you know what's been going on since we last spoke. New episode coming VERY soon!