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- 2 weeks ago52 min
Learning More About SOIRL
Early voting opens on Oct. 19! Brevard County residents it's time to turn out at vote yes to renew the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Half-Cent Sales Tax (SOIRL).For almost 10 years, the SOIRL Half-Cent Sales Tax has invested in science-based projects to reduce pollution, improve water quality, restore natural ecosystems, and more, in the Indian River Lagoon. A Citizens Oversight Committee works to ensure these projects using the best tools and techniques for restoring the Indian River Lagoon –...
- Sep 27, 20261h 2m
What is SOIRL?
Brevard County residents, the Indian River Lagoon needs YOU! This November, you'll spot a renewal of the Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) half-cent sales tax on your ballot. For nearly 10 years now, this tax has supported the steady progress we've seen bringing our lagoon back to health through science-based projects that reduce pollution, improve water quality, restore natural ecosystems, and more. Want to learn more about SOIRL? Check out the latest episode of our podcast, ...
- Aug 23, 202654 min
Let's Learn About Snakes
How do you feel about snakes? Lots of you listeners may feel a bit weary when it comes to our reptilian friends. However, we're here to change that! Zookeepers Jenna Baiamonte and Kaitlyn Cupp give us an overview of all our Zoo's snake residents, from their quirky personalities to their daily routines. Snakes play incredibly important roles in their respective ecosystems, and we hope by the end of this episode you'll have a newfound appreciation for these slithering friends.
- Aug 2, 202627 min
What is Life Support Services?
While Life Support Services (LSS) may not be the first words you think of when you think of zookeepers, these trained aquarists are essential to the wellbeing of all our Zoo residents. Their work ensures all our animals, from our aquatic dwellers like our Southern and Atlantic stingrays to our water-lovers like our giant otters, have safe water to live in or enjoy. Learn more from our Life Support Manager, Jeremy Bray, about how his team's work impacts the day-to-day of our Zoo!
- Jul 19, 202635 min
National Zookeeper Week
Happy National Zookeeper Week to all of our incredible animal care team! Learn more about this impactful field through this interview with Brevard Zoo keepers Jenna and Garrett!
- Jun 14, 202653 min
Exploring Anthropomorphism from a Zoo Lens
What is anthropomorphism, and what role does it play in our perception of animal behavior? This podcast episode, we're joined by Curator of Animal Wellbeing Chelsea Herman and Herps & Aquatics Area Supervisor Jenna Hazard to chat about how anthropomorphism can both harm and help our understanding of animal behavior from a human perspective.
- May 17, 202626 min
Monitoring Our Native Shorebirds
Shorebird nesting season is here! This week, we're speaking with conservation coordinator Yagen to learn a little more about what monitoring our county's native shorebird populations looks like during one of the most important times of the year for these species! Find out what a chick-a-boom is, what bird makes a call that sounds like a puppy's bark and more.
- Apr 12, 20261h 10m
Giving Florida Black Bear Cubs a Second Chance
Over the past years, our Zoo and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Bear Management team have led a joint effort in rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing sick, injured or orphaned Florida black bear cubs all over the state. Today, we're joined by our Director of Animal programs, Lauren Hinson, and FWC's Bear Management Coordinator, Mike Orlando, to chat about what it takes to rehabilitate a bear cub and why these cubs depend on our help.
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