Edinburgh Zoo

About this episode

Adam explores Edinburgh Zoo with a Discovery Ranger and discusses wildlife conservation and the great spotted woodpecker with an ornithologist.

Explore Edinburgh Zoo like never before. Adam chats with Morris, a Discovery Ranger, to uncover what makes this iconic, hilltop zoo such a special place. From giant African land snails and sassy baby hippos to rare armadillos and a mischievous monkey with a taste for Yorkshire puddings, discover the stories behind some of the zoo’s most incredible residents and learn how conservation is at the heart of everything they do. Plus, join Jon Carter from the British Trust for Ornithology for a journey into the great outdoors as they reveal the wonders of the great spotted woodpecker. Hear how these brilliant birds communicate, why their tongues are so extraordinary, and how you can attract them to your garden. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Adam

Guests: Morris, Jon Carter

Topics covered

• Edinburgh Zoo
• conservation
• great spotted woodpecker
• wildlife
• outdoors

Keywords

• African land snails
• baby hippos
• armadillos
• Yorkshire puddings
• birds

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