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Voices for Conservation

Volunteer Engagement

Voices for Conservation is a podcast series highlighting the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium community members and the conservation issues that matter to them. We focus on learning about our team members to build understanding and belonging. Voices for Conservation is hosted by the Volunteer Engagement team at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

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Episodes

43 episodes

  1. What goes into an animal breeding recommendation? 43:39
  2. The Science and Math Institute: A partnership for empathy and conservation 41:41
  3. All About Penguins with Jeff and Kacie 46:29
  4. Filtration and Life Support with Katie and Sabrina 36:44
  5. All About Bugs with Jessie S. 44:11
  6. 2025 Volunteer Award Winners 37:35
  7. Chatting with ZEED Director Alan V. 42:50
  8. Animal Health Care with Dr. Karen Wolf, Head Veterinarian 37:36
  9. Celebrating Zoolights with Justin and Sam 43:10
  10. Chatting with the Eye to Eye Shark Dive Team 35:26
  11. Kelp Conservation with Mark and Heidi 41:38
  12. Getting to know Senior Guides Cassidy, Quill, and Ren 27:53
  13. Learning about Shark Conservation with Cindy K. 44:22
  14. Animal Health Care with Bianca and Dr. Cassidy 48:49
  15. Climate Fatigue and Burnout 26:00
  16. 2024 Volunteer Award Winners 54:25
  17. 2024 Volunteer Supervisors of the Year 25:59
  18. Corals around the world 26:30
  19. Evolution of the TRA with Aquarium Cindy K. and Bruce J. 37:03
  20. Plant Conservation with Lead Horticulturist Bryon J. 39:07
  21. Unique stories from Front Gate team members Christie W. and Diamond G. 28:36
  22. Species Survival Plans (SSP) and Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE) 50:28
  23. Red Wolf Staff Biologist Jamie O. 39:15
  24. Motivational empathy with guest Nicole M. 12:55
  25. Voices for Conservation: Anniversary Episode with Deputy Director Sarah 23:50
  26. Equity in Conservation with Jasmine Williams, PDZA 32:55
  27. Staff Chat: Guest Engagement Interpretive Specialist Abbi R. 33:58
  28. Empathy for Wildlife at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, part 1 27:32
  29. Staff Chat: Community Engagement Coordinator Liz Hines 31:23
  30. Staff Chat: Special edition for National Volunteer Week - 2023 Rookies of the Year 33:43
  31. Having Difficult Climate Conversations 14:43
  32. Staff Chat: Conservation Engagement Jacob M. 32:42
  33. Staff Chat: 2023 Brightman Award Winner Tim D. 22:22
  34. The Role of Trust in Climate Conversations 8:11
  35. Staff Chat: Operations Max 15:12
  36. Breaks for Conservation: Polar Bear Conservation 26:26
  37. Staff Chats: Rocky Shores Kelsie 22:31
  38. Staff Chat: IT Lance 17:32
  39. Breaks for Conservation: Telemetry 7:11
  40. Breaks for Conservation: Researching Hammerheads with Dive Safety Officer Heidi 14:17
  41. Staff Chat: Aquarium Tyler 18:21
  42. Breaks for Conservation: Palm Oil 6:29
  43. Staff Chat: Assistant Curator Erin 18:39