About this episode

The episode features an interview with Dr. Sam Rivera discussing veterinary practices and the new hospital at Zoo Atlanta.

Today, the Safari heads back to Zoo Atlanta for a visit with a longtime friend and first time guest, Dr. Sam Rivera. We talk about the new hospital, what it takes to become a vet, a unique path to becoming boarded, the new hospital at the zoo, and more! EPISODE LINKS: @zooatl on socials zooatlanta.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Join the new Rossifari...

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Host: Rossifari

Guest: Dr. Sam Rivera

Topics covered

• veterinary medicine
• animal care
• zoo operations
• animal hospitals
• conservation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zoo Atlanta

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