Join Rick Schwartz and New Host Marco Wendt twice a month as they dive into the science behind the wildlife that we all know and love
Listen to episode 1 HERE
WHAT: iHeartMedia, the number one podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA), an international nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors- the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, today announced season two of “Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast.” Listeners can hear the new season now on iHeartRadio, and everywhere podcasts are heard. New episodes will post twice a month on Fridays.
In season two, hosts will cover new fascinating topics including the Solitary Lions of Samburu, the only place on Earth we currently know of where lions live alone, the Pacific Pocket Mouse, nocturnal animals and the butterfly life cycle. Special guests will include Dr. Alison Greggor, Researcher in Recovery Ecology. Listeners will also hear from Wildlife Care Specialists on the ground at the Zoo and Safari Park, who will share unique stories that shape SDZWA’s international efforts to save threatened wildlife.
WHO: Wildlife Ambassador Rick Schwartz is joined by new co-host Marco Wendt, Wildlife Ambassador for the SDZWA with more than 30 years of combined experience in the animal care field and conservation education. Together, their experiences and unique perspectives will give listeners insight on a wide range of conservation topics and rare species around the world. “Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts.
WHERE: "Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast” is available now on the iHeartRadio App and everywhere podcasts are heard.
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About San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. The Alliance empowers people from around the globe to support their mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance supports cutting-edge conservation and brings the stories of their work back to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park—giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The work of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance extends from San Diego to strategic and regional conservation “hubs” across the globe, where their strengths—via their “Conservation Toolbox,” including the renowned Wildlife Biodiversity Bank—are able to effectively align with hundreds of regional partners to improve outcomes for wildlife in more coordinated efforts. By leveraging these tools in wildlife care and conservation science, and through collaboration with hundreds of partners, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has reintroduced more than 44 endangered species to native habitats. Each year, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s work reaches over 1 billion people in 150 countries via news media, social media, their websites, educational resources and the San Diego Zoo Kids channel, which is in children’s hospitals in 13 countries. Success is made possible by the support of members, donors and guests to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, who are Wildlife Allies committed to ensuring All Life Thrives.
