Episode 150: Jordan Veasley better known as "Jungle Jordan": Animals throughout history saved by zoos: The Californian condor, Black footed ferret and Père Davids Deer.
From ZOOKEEPING 101 by James Dennis
March 16, 2026 · 53 min · Episode 155
About this episode
The episode discusses animals saved from extinction by zoos, featuring guest Jordan Veasley.
The One Hundred and Fiftieth episode incoming!!! I am very excited to welcome you to the world of animals which simply would not be in existence without zoo's. ZOOKEEPING 101 is very excited to dive into the world of animals which have experienced situations nearly putting them upon the list of extinction, and yet have defied the odds with the aid and support of some of our best zoo's worldwide. For this episode we dive into the world of the Californian condor, Black footed ferret and Père Davids Deer all with the amazing Jordan Veasley or better known as "Jungle Jordan". Come along for an incredible journey and understanding for the blood, sweat and tears put into saving such an amazing species from the brink. Please check out this episode and enjoy it as much as I had to record it. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to hear about new episodes.
People in this episode
Host: James Dennis
Guest: Jordan Veasley
Topics covered
- animal conservation
- zoos
- endangered species
- California condor
- Black footed ferret
- Père Davids Deer
- extinction
Keywords
- zoos
- animal conservation
- endangered species
- Californian condor
- Black footed ferret
- Père Davids Deer
- Jungle Jordan
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ZOOKEEPING 101
Places: Californian, Père Davids Deer, Black footed ferret
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