Episode 151: Ian Goodwin from Marwell Wildlife: Animals throughout history saved by zoos: The Scimitar Horned Oryx

Episode 151: Ian Goodwin from Marwell Wildlife: Animals throughout history saved by zoos: The Scimitar Horned Oryx

From ZOOKEEPING 101 by James Dennis

March 23, 2026 · 49 min · Episode 156

About this episode

This episode features Ian Goodwin from Marwell Wildlife discussing the conservation of the Scimitar Horned Oryx and the role of zoos in preventing extinction.

The One Hundred and Fifty First 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 Scimitar Horned Oryx with Ian Goodwin from Marwell Wildlife. 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: Ian Goodwin

Topics covered

  • Scimitar Horned Oryx
  • zoos
  • conservation
  • extinction
  • wildlife

Keywords

  • Scimitar Horned Oryx
  • zoos
  • conservation
  • extinction
  • wildlife
  • Marwell Wildlife
  • animal history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Marwell Wildlife

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