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- May 20, 202659 min
You Can Train a Fish?!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Madeline and Erin sit down with Aquarists Jackie Simpson and Emily Smith to explore one of the most fascinating and underappreciated parts of animal care at the Aquarium of the Pacific: target training. You might picture sea lions doing flips or birds following a hand signal, but target training reaches far deeper into the aquarium than most guests ever realize. From zebra sharks to tiny puffers, every animal at the Aquarium engages with its environment in wa...
- May 5, 202653 min
Polite, Pigeon-Toed, and Perfect: A Deep Dive into our Puffins
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Amanda Torres joins Madeline and Erin to pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to care for one of the Aquarium's most specialized and climate-controlled exhibits, the Diving Birds habitat, introduces us to the full cast of clownish characters, and answers the question everyone has been asking: are they penguins? (Spoiler alert, no!) In this episode: Amanda's path at the Aquarium from education intern to mammologist and diving bird caretakerWhat alci...
- Apr 18, 20261h 2m
45 Organizations, One Mission: The Oiled Wildlife Care Network
Send us Fan Mail If you see oiled wildlife, call the OWCN 24-hour hotline: 1-877-UCD-OWCN (1-877-823-6926) Frankie Lill coordinates wildlife oil spill response for the entire state of California. She also used to work with us, and is making this podcast cooler by the second. In this episode, she breaks down how the Oiled Wildlife Care Network mobilizes within hours of a spill, what it really takes to rehabilitate an oiled bird, why blue dish soap is still the MVP after decades of research, an...
- Apr 3, 202653 min
Goodbye Porkchop, Hello Jeff!
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Madeline and Erin sit down with Jeff Flocken, President and CEO of the Aquarium of the Pacific, for his first podcast appearance since joining the institution. Jeff shares the winding path that brought him here, from studying giraffes in Africa, to law school, to nearly two decades of global wildlife policy work, and what it felt like to trade policy campaigns for waders in the San Gabriel River. We also hear the full story of Porkchop, the Aquarium's three-f...
- Dec 2, 202551 min
Why Are Eels Long?
Send us Fan Mail Get ready to feel some eelings. In this episode of Aquarium of the Podcific, Aquarist Heidi takes listeners on a deep dive into the wonderfully weird world of eels, from “true” eels and their tube-sock vibes to the grandpa-faced wolf eels that only look like the real deal. Episode resources: TranscriptFollow @podcific on Instagram!Email us at podcific@lbaop.orgBrooke’s Rockfish Survey Trip + VlogDragon Eel Stay connected: If you enjoyed this ...
- Oct 31, 202520 min
Rewind: Ghost Stories
Send us Fan Mail Happy Halloween! In this episode from October 2024, Aquarium staff tell spooky stories of situations that can and can't be explained. Episode Transcript Stay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Email us at podcific@lbaop.org! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across socia...
- Oct 15, 202559 min
Monarch Butterflies
Send us Fan Mail From milkweed munching caterpillars to stunning orange-winged travelers, learn why monarch butterflies are important and how you can help support these iconic pollinators in your own backyard. Animal Care Specialist Heather Cameron and Conservation Volunteer Coordinator Dawn Nygren- Burkert are here to teach us all about butterfly royalty. Episode resources: TranscriptFollow @podcific on Instagram!Email us at podcific@lbaop.orgLearn more about the North Americ...
- Oct 1, 202552 min
New Exhibit: Our Living Coastline
Send us Fan Mail Brooke Hernandez joins us today to discuss Our Living Coastline, the Aquarium's newest touch exhibit! Get the inside scoop on how this immersive, accessible habitat came to life and why it’s a must-see. Acronym Key: OLC: Our Living CoastlineGPO: Giant Pacific octopusAOP: Aquarium of the PacificAZA: Association of Zoos and Aquariums Episode resources: TranscriptFollow @podcific on Instagram!Email us at podcific@lbaop.orgLearn more about Our Living CoastlineBrooke’s Rock...
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