Our Herd: Toledo Zoo Podcast
Our Herd: Toledo Zoo Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Our Herd, the official podcast of the Toledo Zoo! Listen or watch as our hosts, Corey Wyckoff and Katelyn Wessling, dive into fun and insightful conversations with guests from both inside and outside the Zoo. From animal care, conservation, horticulture and history to marketing, social media, events and behind-the-scenes stories, no topic is off-limits. Our Herd invites zoo enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike to learn, laugh and gain an inside look at the wild world of the Toledo Zoo.
Stay tuned for new episodes every month!
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Content Themes
The podcast centers around themes of animal care, conservation, horticulture, and zoo history, with specific episodes discussing how to become a zookeeper, the dynamics of social media for zoos, and behind-the-scenes insights on events like the Elephant Birthday Bash.
Welcome to Our Herd, the official podcast of the Toledo Zoo! Listen or watch as our hosts, Corey Wyckoff and Katelyn Wessling, dive into fun and insightful conversations with guests from both inside and outside the Zoo. From animal care, conservation, horticulture and history to marketing, social media, events and behind-the-scenes stories, no topic is off-limits. Our Herd invites zoo enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike to learn, laugh and gain an inside look at the wild world of the Toledo Zoo.
Stay tuned for new episodes every month!
We’re kicking off 2026 with a deep dive into the heart of animal care at the Toledo Zoo – Tails from the Exam Table! 🩺🐾In this episode of Our Herd, we sit down with our veterinary team to talk about the real, unfiltered world of zoo medicine. From life-and-death moments to routine exams, spinning turds, blood draws, lab work, diagnostics, procedures, and everything in between – this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to keep an entire animal collection healthy.We explore the dedication, education, and resilience required to become a zoo veterinarian, and the sheer volume of work happening behind the scenes every single day. It’s science-heavy, occasionally messy, surprisingly funny, and a powerful reminder of how much expertise and heart go into caring for wildlife.Give us a formal review!
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