Hellbenders On Fire with Joy Kotheimer of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Joy Kotheimer discussing her work with various animals at the Columbus Zoo.

Today, the Safari heads back to the Columbus Zoo after FAR too long of a break. I sit down with Joy Kotheimer to discuss the penguins, flamingos, and tortoises she takes care of! We also talk about the importance of AAZK to her, and cover so much more in the process! EPISODE LINKS: columbuszoo.org @columbuszoo ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Join the new ...

People in this episode

Host: Rossifari

Guest: Joy Kotheimer

Topics covered

• animal care
• zoos
• conservation
• penguins
• flamingos
• tortoises
• AAZK

Keywords

• Columbus Zoo
• animal conservation
• penguins
• flamingos
• tortoises
• AAZK
• Joy Kotheimer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, AAZK

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