Working With Wildlife

Send a text In this fun episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Amy Wild, a passionate wildlife enthusiast from Perth, Western Australia. With a background in biological sciences and a flair for performance, Amy has seamlessly blended her love for reptiles, education, and entertainment to create a unique career path. Amy Wild Adventures What You'll Learn: Starting and Running a Wildlife Business: Discover how Amy transformed her passion into a thriving enterprise, offering mobile r...

Send a text What does it take to run a reptile park from scratch—with no prior zoo experience? In this episode, we sit down with Pete Child, the passionate founder behind the Canberra Reptile Zoo, to find out. Pete shares his remarkable journey of building a hands-on wildlife attraction, the ups and downs of managing a reptile-focused zoo, and how he juggles that with running a pet and goods store. You'll hear stories from behind the scenes, the unique challenges of caring for reptiles, and w...

Send a text 🎙️ Survival, Adventure, and Beyond: A Deep Dive with Outback Mike | Michael Atkinson | Ep.22 From Air Force pilot to full-time adventurer, filmmaker, and survival expert—Michael Atkinson, better known as Outback Mike, joins us for an unforgettable episode that’s equal parts grit, wisdom, and wild storytelling. We dive into Mike’s incredible journey, from navigating life-threatening situations in the wilderness to building a successful YouTube channel around raw, real, and often ...

Send a text How does the legal system impact wildlife conservation, and what’s it like to be a tour guide in the wild? In this episode, I talk with Matt Cornish about his unique journey balancing law and wildlife guiding. We discuss wildlife crime, conservation challenges, and his firsthand experiences leading tours through some of nature’s most incredible places. Matt also shares tips on how you can get started as a wildlife tour guide and explore the world’s natural wonders for a living. Th...

Send a text In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Dr. Tamielle Brunt, a leading expert on platypus conservation, to discuss the alarming challenges facing one of Australia’s most iconic species. With habitat loss, climate change, and human impact threatening the future of the platypus, Dr. Tam sheds light on the dire situation—but also shares hopeful stories of conservation efforts and what we can do to make a difference and guides us through a little of how she is able to work ...

Send a text In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of unban ecology with my special guest Darryl Jones, a pioneering figure in the field and a well known Australian author renowned for his work on birds. Join us as we explore the transformative power of unban ecology, its impact on urban environments, and the moments that lead Darryl to make some of the most important decisions in his life. Whether you're a seasoned birdwatcher or a curious nature enthusiast, this conversation pr...

Send a text 🦘🌿 Lets dive into the world of Australian fauna and learn about the life's journey our special guest, Mick Bender, founder of Wildlife Unleashed, a fast growing wildlife demonstration company! In this episode, we uncover the intriguing journey of building a business centered around showcasing Australia's unique wildlife. We explore challenges and triumphs, entrepreneurship, and the vision that Mick and his wife Adel have for Wildlife Unleashed and beyond. Join us for an informativ...

Send a text Being a domestics vet is one thing, being an exotics vet is another; but being an exotics vet in addition to owning and running one of Brisbanes well known vets its another ball game! In this conversation we get a look at the man who does just that. Josh Linas heads a team of highly skilled vets and crew members that day in and day out work with with a range of different exotic animals, both domestic and wild, which have unknown problems that need solving. Not only does his ...