Quick & Dirty Ep: 15

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Quick & Dirty Ep: 15

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Oct 1, 2019

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This week we're talking all about PASSION...of our jobs that is!
We answer:
What made you choose the animals you work with? Did they choose you?!
Did you get knowledge gradually through internships?
How do you get as much experience with the animal group you want to work with?

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Oct 1, 2019

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Two zookeepers talk weird animals. Informative, irreverent, and sometimes funny. Learn about animals in a way you never have before, with all the dirty details from two people who aren't afraid to call animals out on their junk.

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9: Irukandji: It's jellyfish time. Prepare to have your mind blown. Also hear about the jelly hit that is out on Flora's life. We answer jelly questions like: How many eyes does a jellyfish have? How many butts does a jellyfish have? How fast can the irukandji swim? D... by Keeper Chat
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19: Saola: Talking about the Asian Unicorn before it goes extinct. Also it's Plastic Free July! Hellz yeah! by Keeper Chat
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Quick & Dirty Ep: 3: We answer listener submitted questions. How do Flora & Fauna like being zookeepers? Is it a good job? Is it what you thought it would be when you first started looking into zookeeping? What degrees do you both have? More importantly, would you rather be ... by Keeper Chat
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Quick & Dirty Ep: 9: Answering an amazing question from a listener! So, we always complain about the worst zoo visitors.... So we answer, How can you be the best zoo visitor!? What are the do's and don'ts of zoo visits by Keeper Chat
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