Alaska Zoo Insider
By Jill Myer
An inside look at the people who work and contribute to making the Alaska Zoo such a special place.
Alaska Zoo InsiderApr 14, 2020
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Jake the Birthday Bear
Today we talk exclusively about one of the zoo’s oldest and most loved residents Jake the Brown Bear.
Jul 11, 202017:40
An Executive Look into the Alaska Zoo
Today we talk with Executive Director Pat Lampi, who has 35 years of stories and history to share!
Jun 27, 202015:30
A Deep Look Behind the Scenes
Today we talk to Kevin Pickel Director of grounds and maintenance. Kevin has been with the zoo since 1992 and has so many good stories! He has an especially funny and gross memory of Binky, one of the zoo’s most beloved residents.
Jun 20, 202013:20
How to Get your Phone From a Fox and Other Fun Stories
In this episode we talk to Kids Camp Coordinator Emily Miller about all of the amazing programs the zoo’s Education Department puts on each week, and hear stories of Emily’s day to day activities with campers and animals.
Jun 13, 202018:03
Alpacas, Tigers, and Bears! Oh My!
Zookeeper Sam Lavin talks about flowing her calling and shares an incredibly long list of all the animals that she has cared for over the years.
Jun 06, 202016:07
Question and Answer Episode
In this episode we answer listener questions and touch on some of the most frequently asked zoo questions.
May 30, 202032:21
The Nuts and Bolts of the Zoo
Dive deep as we look at the zoo from the perspective of a maintenance technician. Learn what it takes to keep the zoo running from the inside out, and how the animals decide which projects get done, and which projects need to be re-scheduled.
May 16, 202019:58
An insiders look at the history of the Alaska Zoo
In this episode we talk to Bob Pate, who has been associated with the zoo since the beginning. Bob talks a lot about Annabel the elephant who started it all.
May 09, 202024:17
Animal enrichment with zookeeper Angelica Evans
Angelica talks about box stomping camels, scent enrichment, and you won’t want to miss her super gross story about moose poop!
May 02, 202020:38
Flying with polar bears
In this episode Zookeeper Beth Foglesong talks about taking care of the animals during the pandemic, a flight with a polar bear, poop soup, and tape worms. It’s lots of fun!
Apr 25, 202022:09
Podcast Trailer
Alaska Zoo Insider introduction
Apr 14, 202000:28
Alaska Zoo Curator Shannon talks about working at the zoo for 25 years!
Shannon talks about her life long love of animals. Errol the owl, favorite treats, and pocket treasures that are all part of a day in the life of zoo keeping.
Apr 14, 202016:46
Volunteer Coordinator and magpie whisper Heather Doncaster
Heather talks about her tiny zoo at home, volunteering at the zoo, misbehaving petting zoo animals, and the fame of George the magpie.
Apr 10, 202021:51
Katie Larson, educator, web designer, and zoo graphic artist.
Today we chat with Katie Larson a twenty year employee of the Alaska Zoo. Katie talks about her sled dog team, an unfortunate caribou diarrhea incident, and much more.
Apr 08, 202024:43
April 6, 2020
Apr 06, 202000:26