AquatiZoo podcast
By Lori Semple
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Description
A look into the inner workings of a zoo or aquarium accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Leadership, management, and career details that might interest someone who might be looking for a change or just might be curious about their favorite animal-related facilities!
| Episode | Date |
|---|---|
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Animal Welfare Concern Reporting
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Sep 04, 2026 |
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Gatekeeping Information
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Aug 28, 2026 |
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Ethics of Zoos and Aquariums
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Aug 21, 2026 |
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Be the Change
|
Aug 14, 2026 |
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Vendors and Suppliers
|
Jul 31, 2026 |
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The Credit Stealer
|
Jul 24, 2026 |
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Administration
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Jul 17, 2026 |
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The Authoritarian Leader
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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Facilities Teams
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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The Non-Confrontational Leader
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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Transparency in Animal Care
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Accidental Micromanager
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May 29, 2026 |
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Managing Perception for Organizations
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May 08, 2026 |
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Managing Perception in the Workplace
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May 01, 2026 |
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Data-Driven Empathy for Animal Care
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Data-Driven Empathy in Leadership
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Risk in Animal Introductions
|
Apr 10, 2026 |
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Gaining Buy-In
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Planning for the Future
|
Mar 20, 2026 |
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Initiative
|
Mar 13, 2026 |
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For Profit and Non-Profit Zoos and Aquariums
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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The Skill of Interviewing
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Teamwork in Aquariums and Zoos
|
Feb 13, 2026 |
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Accountability in Teams
|
Feb 06, 2026 |
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Preparing for a Crisis
|
Jan 30, 2026 |
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Internal or External Hiring
|
Jan 23, 2026 |
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Behind the Scenes Tours
|
Jan 16, 2026 |
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Learn New Skills
|
Jan 09, 2026 |
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Population Management
|
Dec 12, 2025 |
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Psychological Safety
|
Dec 05, 2025 |
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Lifespans of Animals
|
Nov 14, 2025 |
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Dealing with Multiple Supervisors
|
Nov 07, 2025 |
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Insurance in Zoos and Aquariums
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Revisiting: The Art of Forgiveness
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Revisiting: Guest Experience vs. Animal Welfare
|
Sep 19, 2025 |
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Neurodivergence in the Workplace
|
Sep 05, 2025 |
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Surplus Animals
|
Aug 29, 2025 |
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Actions vs. Outcomes
|
Aug 08, 2025 |
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Scientific Research in Zoos and Aquariums
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Change Management
|
Jul 18, 2025 |
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Social Media in Zoos and Aquariums
|
Jul 11, 2025 |
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Risk Management
|
Jul 04, 2025 |
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Disposal of Animal Bodies
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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Overloading People with Paperwork
|
Jun 20, 2025 |
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Medications in Aquariums and Zoos
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Resistance to Change
|
Jun 06, 2025 |
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Revisiting: Geriatric Animals
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May 30, 2025 |
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Revisiting: The Skill of Listening
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May 23, 2025 |
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Strategic Planning
|
May 09, 2025 |
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Vocalizing What You Want
|
May 02, 2025 |
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Emergency Response
|
Apr 25, 2025 |
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Respecting Everyone's Time
|
Apr 11, 2025 |
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Collaboration for Exhibit Design
|
Apr 04, 2025 |
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Emotion Management
|
Mar 28, 2025 |
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Confiscations
|
Mar 21, 2025 |
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"The Way We've Always Done It"
|
Mar 14, 2025 |
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Competition for Jobs
|
Mar 07, 2025 |
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Grudges
|
Feb 14, 2025 |
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Parthenogenesis
|
Feb 07, 2025 |
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Building Trust
|
Jan 31, 2025 |
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Animal Encounters
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Resistance to Demands
|
Jan 17, 2025 |
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The Side Hustle
|
Jan 10, 2025 |
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Discussing Politics at Work
|
Jan 03, 2025 |
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Security
|
Dec 20, 2024 |
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Developing Self-Awareness
|
Dec 13, 2024 |
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Revisiting: Animal Enrichment
|
Dec 06, 2024 |
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Revisiting: Applying and Interviewing
|
Nov 22, 2024 |
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Revisiting: Conservation
|
Nov 15, 2024 |
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Revisiting: The Skill of Apologizing
|
Nov 08, 2024 |
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Revisiting: Crisis Management
|
Nov 01, 2024 |
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Doing a Little Extra
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Choosing the Right Role Models
|
Oct 11, 2024 |
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The D-E-R Portion of the SPIDER Model of Enrichment
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Workplace Politics
|
Sep 13, 2024 |
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The S-P-I Portion of the SPIDER Model of Enrichment
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Nice vs. Kind Confrontation
|
Aug 30, 2024 |
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Holistic Enrichment Programs
|
Aug 23, 2024 |
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Middle Management
|
Aug 02, 2024 |
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Burnout
|
Jul 26, 2024 |
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Authority vs. Influence
|
Jul 19, 2024 |
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Mental Health and Dealing with Loss in Animal Care
|
Jul 12, 2024 |
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A Culture of Trying
|
Jul 05, 2024 |
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Quality of Life
|
Jun 28, 2024 |
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How Close is too Close?
|
Jun 21, 2024 |
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Governmental Affairs
|
Jun 14, 2024 |
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Zoo and Aquarium Summer Camps
|
Jun 07, 2024 |
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People Skills for Technical Folks
|
May 31, 2024 |
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Safety Protocols
|
May 24, 2024 |
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
|
May 17, 2024 |
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The Animals' Point of View
|
May 10, 2024 |
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Conflict Management
|
May 03, 2024 |
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The Favorite Trainer
|
Apr 26, 2024 |
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Leadership and Animal Training
|
Apr 19, 2024 |
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Training Animal Trainers
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Responsibility for Professional Development
|
Apr 05, 2024 |
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Where Animals Go During Renovations
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Circle of Concern
|
Mar 22, 2024 |
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Public Relations and News
|
Mar 15, 2024 |
|
Circle of Influence
|
Mar 01, 2024 |
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Aquariums and Zoos as a Community Resource
|
Feb 23, 2024 |
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Circle of Control
|
Feb 16, 2024 |
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The Language of Animal Care
|
Feb 09, 2024 |
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Gender in Leadership
|
Feb 02, 2024 |
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Scuba Diving in Aquariums
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Email as a Work Tool
|
Jan 19, 2024 |
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Service Animals
|
Jan 12, 2024 |
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The Importance of Debriefing
|
Dec 29, 2023 |
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Hand Rearing
|
Dec 01, 2023 |
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Lifelong Learning
|
Nov 17, 2023 |
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Animals on Loan
|
Nov 10, 2023 |
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Listening is Respect
|
Nov 03, 2023 |
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Items Falling into Exhibits
|
Oct 27, 2023 |
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Changing Your Mind
|
Oct 20, 2023 |
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Exhibit Lighting
|
Oct 13, 2023 |
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Customer Service
|
Oct 06, 2023 |
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Not So Mythical Animals
|
Sep 29, 2023 |
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The Definition of Success
|
Sep 22, 2023 |
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Climate Change, Aquariums, and Zoos
|
Sep 15, 2023 |
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Coaching and Counseling
|
Sep 08, 2023 |
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Behavioral Husbandry and Welfare
|
Sep 01, 2023 |
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The Value of Reflection
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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Using All of Our Senses
|
Aug 18, 2023 |
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Work to Retain Employees
|
Aug 11, 2023 |
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Internal vs. External Candidates
|
Aug 04, 2023 |
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Invest in Yourself
|
Jul 28, 2023 |
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Environmental Testing
|
Jul 21, 2023 |
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Maintaining a Diverse Culture
|
Jul 14, 2023 |
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Exhibit Veterinary Facilities
|
Jul 07, 2023 |
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Starting Right as a Manager
|
Jun 30, 2023 |
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Free Flight Shows
|
Jun 09, 2023 |
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The Benefit of the Doubt
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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Research in Aquariums and Zoos
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May 26, 2023 |
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The Power of Rethinking
|
May 19, 2023 |
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Gift Shops
|
May 12, 2023 |
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Leading in a Crisis
|
May 05, 2023 |
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What Happens after an Animal Dies?
|
Apr 28, 2023 |
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Supportive Conversations
|
Apr 21, 2023 |
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After Hours Events
|
Apr 14, 2023 |
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Having Difficult Conversations
|
Apr 07, 2023 |
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Animal Welfare Concerns
|
Mar 31, 2023 |
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Gender Bias
|
Mar 24, 2023 |
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Donated Animals
|
Mar 17, 2023 |
|
Knowing Your Influence
|
Mar 10, 2023 |
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Keeping it Real with Animal Care
|
Mar 03, 2023 |
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Authenticity and Doing What You Say
|
Feb 24, 2023 |
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Green Initiatives
|
Feb 17, 2023 |
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Let's Talk about Biases
|
Feb 10, 2023 |
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Ethograms and Behavioral Analysis
|
Feb 03, 2023 |
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Dealing with Regret
|
Jan 27, 2023 |
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When Catastrophe Strikes
|
Jan 20, 2023 |
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Organizational Charts and Direct Reports
|
Jan 13, 2023 |
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Stereotypical Behavior
|
Jan 06, 2023 |
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New Year, New Habits
|
Dec 23, 2022 |
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Public Feeding Programs
|
Dec 16, 2022 |
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Asking for Feedback
|
Dec 09, 2022 |
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Extra Wildlife
|
Dec 02, 2022 |
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Dealing with Disappointment
|
Nov 11, 2022 |
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Inspections
|
Nov 04, 2022 |
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Getting Comfortable with Discomfort
|
Oct 28, 2022 |
|
Horticulture
|
Oct 14, 2022 |
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Asking for Help
|
Oct 07, 2022 |
|
Philanthropy and Development
|
Sep 30, 2022 |
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Quiet Quitting
|
Sep 23, 2022 |
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Exhibit Construction
|
Sep 16, 2022 |
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The Cost of Rehiring
|
Sep 09, 2022 |
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Managing Guest Expectations
|
Sep 02, 2022 |
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Not the Military
|
Aug 26, 2022 |
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Reproductive Health in Zoos and Aquariums
|
Aug 19, 2022 |
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Dangers of Entitlement
|
Aug 12, 2022 |
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Superstitions in Zoos and Aquariums
|
Aug 05, 2022 |
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Happy Staff Means Happy Guests
|
Jul 29, 2022 |
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Summers and Holidays
|
Jul 22, 2022 |
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Distinguishing Oneself
|
Jul 15, 2022 |
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Changing Careers
|
Jul 08, 2022 |
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High Performers
|
Jul 01, 2022 |
|
Zoo and Aquarium Leadership
|
Jun 24, 2022 |
|
Motivation vs. Inspiration
|
Jun 17, 2022 |
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Full-Time Aquarists and Keepers
|
Jun 10, 2022 |
|
Social Accountability
|
Jun 03, 2022 |
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Part-Time Keepers and Aquarists
|
May 27, 2022 |
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Personal Responsibility
|
May 20, 2022 |
|
Zoo and Aquarium Internships
|
May 13, 2022 |
|
Speaking with Clarity
|
May 06, 2022 |
|
Animal Rehabilitation
|
Apr 29, 2022 |
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Toxic Positivity
|
Apr 22, 2022 |
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Exhibit Refurbishments
|
Apr 15, 2022 |
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Carrying Baggage
|
Apr 08, 2022 |
|
Resiliency Training
|
Apr 01, 2022 |
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Step it up, Leaders!
|
Mar 25, 2022 |
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Education vs. Entertainment
|
Mar 18, 2022 |
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Staying Curious
|
Mar 11, 2022 |
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Accessibility
|
Mar 04, 2022 |
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The Art of Forgiveness
|
Feb 25, 2022 |
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Media Training
|
Feb 18, 2022 |
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Reward without Promotion
|
Feb 11, 2022 |
|
Outreach Programs
|
Feb 04, 2022 |
|
Workplace Culture
|
Jan 28, 2022 |
|
Governing Bodies
|
Jan 21, 2022 |
|
Impostor Syndrome
|
Jan 14, 2022 |
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Vendors and Contractors
|
Jan 07, 2022 |
|
The Great Resignation
|
Dec 17, 2021 |
|
AZA SAFE Programs
|
Dec 10, 2021 |
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Keeping Calm
|
Dec 03, 2021 |
|
Continuing Education and Conferences
|
Nov 19, 2021 |
|
Onboarding
|
Nov 12, 2021 |
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Animal Introductions
|
Nov 05, 2021 |
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Celebrating Success and Failure
|
Oct 29, 2021 |
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Animal Ambassadors
|
Oct 22, 2021 |
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Working with Others
|
Oct 15, 2021 |
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Guest Perception
|
Oct 08, 2021 |
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Being Approachable
|
Oct 01, 2021 |
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Public Relations in Aquariums and Zoos
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Sep 24, 2021 |
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How to Make Changes
|
Sep 17, 2021 |
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Nutrition
|
Sep 10, 2021 |
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Lateral Career Moves
|
Sep 03, 2021 |
|
Veterinarians!
|
Aug 27, 2021 |
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Flexibility in Leadership
|
Aug 20, 2021 |
|
Mistakes I've Made
|
Aug 13, 2021 |
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Coping with Failure
|
Aug 06, 2021 |
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The Right Tool for the Job
|
Jul 30, 2021 |
|
Self-Care
|
Jul 23, 2021 |
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Success with Volunteers
|
Jul 16, 2021 |
|
Inspection Preparation
|
Jul 09, 2021 |
|
Rise Above
|
Jul 02, 2021 |
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It's Not about the Money
|
Jun 25, 2021 |
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Circle of Influence
|
Jun 18, 2021 |
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Certifications and Extra Knowledge
|
Jun 11, 2021 |
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Exercise Humility
|
Jun 04, 2021 |
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Animal Activism
|
May 28, 2021 |
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Seek to Understand
|
May 21, 2021 |
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Animal Transports
|
May 14, 2021 |
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Organizational Resiliency
|
May 07, 2021 |
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Venom!
|
Apr 30, 2021 |
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Empowerment
|
Apr 23, 2021 |
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Geriatric Animals
|
Apr 16, 2021 |
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Lines of Succession
|
Apr 09, 2021 |
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Exhibit Decor
|
Apr 02, 2021 |
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Deadlines and Work-Life Balance
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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Happy Anniversary!
|
Mar 19, 2021 |
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Setting Boundaries
|
Mar 12, 2021 |
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Physicals
|
Mar 05, 2021 |
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Time Management
|
Feb 26, 2021 |
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Changing Exhibits
|
Feb 19, 2021 |
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The Skill of Listening
|
Feb 12, 2021 |
|
Guest Experience vs. Animal Welfare
|
Feb 05, 2021 |
|
The Skill of Apologizing
|
Jan 29, 2021 |
|
Guest Experience
|
Jan 22, 2021 |
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Avoid the Blame Game
|
Jan 15, 2021 |
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Exhibit Design
|
Jan 08, 2021 |
|
Happy (Working) Holidays
|
Dec 25, 2020 |
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Assume Positive Intent
|
Dec 18, 2020 |
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Is That Animal Real?
|
Dec 11, 2020 |
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Recognition and Appreciation
|
Dec 04, 2020 |
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Babies!
|
Nov 20, 2020 |
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You Are a Role Model
|
Nov 13, 2020 |
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Hazards for Animals in Aquariums and Zoos
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Nov 06, 2020 |
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Less Is Best for Meetings
|
Oct 30, 2020 |
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Hazards of the Job
|
Oct 23, 2020 |
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Round Table Meetings
|
Oct 16, 2020 |
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The Elephant in the Room
|
Oct 09, 2020 |
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Problem Solving
|
Oct 02, 2020 |
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Ticket Pricing
|
Sep 25, 2020 |
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Brainstorming
|
Sep 18, 2020 |
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Quarantine
|
Sep 11, 2020 |
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Successful Meetings
|
Sep 04, 2020 |
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Animal Programs
|
Aug 28, 2020 |
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Personality Tests
|
Aug 21, 2020 |
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Conservation
|
Aug 14, 2020 |
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When It's Time for a Change
|
Aug 07, 2020 |
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Live Foods
|
Jul 31, 2020 |
|
Professional Development
|
Jul 24, 2020 |
|
Animal Enrichment
|
Jul 17, 2020 |
|
Evaluations
|
Jul 10, 2020 |
|
Euthanasia In Aquariums and Zoos
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Jul 03, 2020 |
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Giving and Receiving Feedback
|
Jun 26, 2020 |
|
Animal Welfare
|
Jun 19, 2020 |
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Diversity in Aquariums and Zoos
|
Jun 12, 2020 |
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Choosing Exhibit Animals
|
Jun 05, 2020 |
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Taking a Promotion
|
May 29, 2020 |
|
Crisis Management
|
May 22, 2020 |
|
Applying and Interviewing
|
May 15, 2020 |
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Supervisors Guiding Careers
|
May 08, 2020 |
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Find Your Passion
|
May 01, 2020 |
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Training in Zoos and Aquariums
|
Apr 24, 2020 |
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Zoonosis
|
Apr 17, 2020 |
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Pandemic Update
|
Apr 09, 2020 |
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What is the AZA?
|
Apr 03, 2020 |
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Preparing for Change
|
Mar 27, 2020 |
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A Day in the Life
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Mar 21, 2020 |
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The Introduction
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Mar 20, 2020 |