How Can Chameleons Change Color?

How Can Chameleons Change Color?

From The Zooquarium Podcast by Mike Bennett Studios

April 14, 2026 · 11 min · Episode 7

About this episode

The episode explores how chameleons change color with insights from reptile expert Jenna Lamping.

Bianca asks: How Can Chameleons Change Color? What an amazing question! It's pretty well known that they can change color, but how they do it is definitely a mystery. Luckily hosts Mike and Chanel know a lizard expert, Lenna Lamping from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, who can help explain this unique characteristic. Jenna has been a Reptile Keeper at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden since 2018. Jenna's passion/goal in life is to encourage people to understand and appreciate all wildlife, especially those that are greatly misunderstood - just like her favorite, the American Alligator. Reptiles have such a special and important part to play in our ecosystem. Jenna loves getting outside, observing these animals in their natural environments, and teaching others why they are to be revered instead of feared. Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions ! RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on YouTube , Apple Podcasts , and Spotify ! Visit the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden's website! Listen to the Cincinnati Zoo Tales podcast Learn about the Portland Aquarium…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike, Chanel

Guests: Lenna Lamping, Jenna

Topics covered

  • chameleons
  • color change
  • reptiles
  • wildlife
  • ecosystem
  • education

Keywords

  • chameleons
  • color change
  • reptiles
  • wildlife education
  • Cincinnati Zoo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

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