Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode, we begin to explore the wild and fascinating world of zoos. Our guest is none other than Bert Castro, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation. Bert's storied career, beginning as a volunteer zookeeper at the Tulsa Zoo in 1985 to CEO of the Phoenix Zoo, has given him a wealth of knowledge and experiences which he shares with Dr. Biology. We explore the importance of zoos, and the vital role they play in research and conservation, and discuss the intricacies of running a modern zoo. Can you guess how much AZA zoos and aquariums contribute every year toward conservation efforts? Tune in to find out.
And... this is one of three episodes we recorded at the Zoo. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you do not miss our next fun and interesting guests.
Learn more: Keeping Your Cool - Thermoregulation (https://askabiologist.asu.edu/podcasts/keeping-your-cool-thermoregulation)
Visit the Phoenix Zoo (phoenixzoo.org/visit/)
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In this episode, we begin to explore the wild and fascinating world of zoos. Our guest is none other than Bert Castro, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation. Bert's storied career, beginning as a volunteer zookeeper at the Tulsa Zoo in 1985 to CEO of the Phoenix Zoo, has given him a wealth of knowledge and experiences which he shares with Dr. Biology. We explore the importance of zoos, and the vital role they play in research and conservation, and discuss the intricacies of running a modern zoo. Can you guess how much AZA zoos and aquariums contribute every year toward conservation efforts? Tune in to find out.
And... this is one of three episodes we recorded at the Zoo. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you do not miss our next fun and interesting guests.
Learn more: Keeping Your Cool - Thermoregulation (https://askabiologist.asu.edu/podcasts/keeping-your-cool-thermoregulation)
Visit the Phoenix Zoo (phoenixzoo.org/visit/)
If you have not already, please subscribe (askabiologistpodcast.buzzsprout.com/) to the podcast so you can be notified about new episodes.
