Podcasts

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Our range of podcasts allow you to hear directly from a range of Zoo staff as they explain how we design animal enclosures, encourage natural behaviour through enrichment and the logistics of transfering animals around the world.

The podcasts have been produced by the Zoo's Discovery and Learning team and they reveal how we plan and carry out many complex activities that many Zoo visitors may not be aware of. We hope you enjoy listening to them.

  • Logistics Podcast

    Aug 2010 | MP3(7.65Mb)

    Registrar - Penny Rudd explains how and why we transfer animals around the UK and the world.

  • Enrichment Podcast

    Sep 2010 | MP3(5.83Mb)

    Learn how natural behaviour in our animals is encouraged through enrichment activities.

  • Collection Planning

    Sep 2010 | MP3(6.10Mb)

    Mark Pilgrim, Director of Conservation and Education is interviewed on the roles of different species in the Zoo.

  • Conservation

    Sep 2010 | MP3(5.08Mb)

    Conservation Officer Scott Wilson is interviewed by Sarah Bazley on Chester Zoo's latest conservation work at home and abroad.

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