Episode 152: Alan Zigler from The Maryland Zoo: Animals throughout history saved by zoos: The Panamanian Golden Frog.

Episode 152: Alan Zigler from The Maryland Zoo: Animals throughout history saved by zoos: The Panamanian Golden Frog.

From ZOOKEEPING 101 by James Dennis

March 29, 2026 · 56 min · Episode 157

About this episode

This episode features Alan Zigler from The Maryland Zoo discussing the conservation of the Panamanian Golden Frog and the role of zoos in saving species from extinction.

The One Hundred and Fifty Second 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 Panamanian Golden Frog with Alan Zigler from The Maryland Zoo. 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: Alan Zigler

Topics covered

  • animal conservation
  • zoos
  • extinction
  • Panamanian Golden Frog
  • wildlife protection

Keywords

  • Panamanian Golden Frog
  • zoos
  • animal conservation
  • extinction
  • wildlife
  • Alan Zigler
  • The Maryland Zoo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Maryland Zoo

Places: Panamanian Golden Frog

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