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!
In this episode of Our Herd, we sit down with Toledo Zoo Mammal Managers Koral and Tenley to explore what it takes to lead two of the Zoo’s largest animal care teams – and why the titles “Small Mammal Manager” and “Large Mammal Manager” aren’t always as straightforward as they sound.From curating a happy team and herd to orchestrating animal transfers and contributing to global conservation efforts, Koral and Tenley share the unique challenges, responsibilities, and rewarding moments that come with overseeing some of the Zoo’s most beloved species. Along the way, we discuss their journeys into leadership roles, the career paths that led them here, and how they balance managing teams while still remaining zoo keepers at heart.We also dive into the lighter side of the job with memorable animal encounters and behind-the-scenes stories, while reflecting on the difficult losses and emotional moments that are an inevitable part of working with wild animals.Whether you’re curious about zoo careers, fascinated by animal care, or simply enjoy hearing the stories behind the people who make the Zoo possible, this episode offers insight at life on both the small and large sides of mammal management.
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