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Having spent most their lives pursuing the 'musical dream', Dan and Tara Fritz explored the stories of others who have done the same in the early episodes (1-54) when the podcast was called Unsung Dreamers. Currently based in Springfield, MO, this married couple dove into the lives and stories of awesome people in the music scene and beyond in hopes to gain knowledge, inspiration and connection, by giving them the platform that they deserve. Having fame and fortune is not the only reason we ...
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Get a glimpse of life behind the scenes at the Cincinnati Zoo. Hosts Jenna Wingate and Mark Tewes will interview Zoo staff and other animal and wildlife professionals about how they’re making a difference in this world. We’ll chat about Fiona and friends and offer “What can I do?” action items to help listeners make a world of difference too.
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Get into the spooky spirit with the latest episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales! We're debunking myths about one of nature's most misunderstood creatures—the opossum! From playing dead to their surprising benefits for the environment, this episode is packed with fun facts that might just change the way you see these nocturnal critters. Tune in to uncove…
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This episode dives into the world of rats, separating fact from fiction! From urban legends to misconceptions about their role in spreading disease, this episode explores common myths and presents surprising truths about these misunderstood creatures. Through an expert interview with keeper Keri Ann, listeners gain a fresh perspective on the intell…
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Join us for a special milestone: the 100th episode of *Cincinnati Zoo Tales*! 🎉 A huge thank you to all our listeners for your support! This week, Jenna and Mark take you behind the scenes at the Zoo’s main entrance, where they chat with fans, members, and staff. Tune in to celebrate 100 episodes with us and enjoy a fun, lively new episode!…
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Join us on this episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales as we dive into the inspiring recovery story of Gladys the gorilla. After suffering a broken arm, Gladys faced a journey to heal including being fitted for the first ever titanium cast for a gorilla and later, participating in physical therapy. We're joined by her dedicated keepers, Grace and Stephani…
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🌴 Sloth Superheroes Unite! 🦥 In this episode, join the Cincinnati Zoo staff as they recall their journey to Costa Rica to visit our conservation partners at The Sloth Institute who are working to save the sloth population! 🌎 From creating sloth speedways to collecting camera traps, these wildlife warriors show that protecting these slow-moving, tre…
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Celebrate Fritz's 2nd birthday with a special episode dedicated to everyone's favorite hippo! Join his keepers, Jenna and Mark, as they share delightful stories about his growth, favorite foods, playful personality, and the fascinating dynamics within his group. Discover fun facts and behind-the-scenes insights that will make you love Fritz even mo…
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In this engaging episode, zookeepers from the Cincinnati Zoo share their experiences and insights into the care and conservation of North American river otters. The conversation delves into various aspects of otter husbandry, highlighting the zoo's efforts to provide a naturalistic and enriching environment for these playful animals. The podcast of…
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This new episode is all about sihek birds! Hear more about this fascinating conservation story from Cincinnati Zoo keeper Aimee! This species is extinct in the wild & chicks hatched at the Cincinnati Zoo will be part of an attempt to re-establish a population on Palmyra Atoll, a Nature Conservancy Preserve and research station. This protected, pred…
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Dr. Erin and Dr. Emily from CREW are revolutionizing polar bear reproduction research! Discover how they are creating a polar bear pregnancy test, researching how environments are affecting polar bears and how they are able to measure multiple hormones at once —a game changer in wildlife monitoring!由cincinnatizoo
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A group of Coexistence Champions from the Cincinnati Zoo traveled to Kenya to meet with the Zoo's conservation partners at SORALO. For over a decade, the Cincinnati Zoo has supported SORALO, where wildlife & people coexist, sharing the same spaces & resources. Learn more about their trip and Kenya in this exciting new episode! Purchase bracelets ma…
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Dive deep into the fascinating world of aquatic health care! The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and Newport Aquarium joined forces to conduct routine comprehensive health examinations on the Aquarium’s 14 female cownose stingrays. Listen to this new episode for an exclusive peek behind the scenes and learn firsthand about the vital work being do…
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Brian J, manager of the Zoo's Native Plant Program, talks about the Zoo's offsite property at Bowyer Farm! Brian and his team were able to restore the agricultural land back to its native wetland habitat, resulting in hundreds of local wildlife returning to the area! Brian plants native plants and trees by the thousands, hoping to really make an im…
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Great Sumatran rhino news! Harapan is a dad! In 2015, we made the very tough decision to send the third Cincinnati Zoo-born Sumatran rhino calf, Harapan, to Indonesia so that he would have the opportunity to contribute to his critically endangered species’ survival. On Saturday, November 25, 2023, a healthy male calf, sired by Harapan, was born! ( …
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Two females and two young males are first residents of Elephant Trek at the Cincinnati Zoo! What does it take to get four elephants from Ireland to Cincinnati? Keepers from the Dublin Zoo and Cincinnati Zoo tell us all of the hard work that goes into getting four elephants ready for a big move.由cincinnatizoo
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It's October! The perfect time to highlight some animals that may have a bad reputation of being spooky, when really they are gorgeous, and great for the environment! Meet Rob, the yellow-tailed cribo. They are opportunistic and will eat anything from rodents to birds, snakes and lizards! Both adult males and females will grow to be about 10 feet l…
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Understanding EEHV. Ahead of the new Elephant Trek habitat opening, Dr. Jess from the Cincinnati Zoo explains the EEHV viral infection that can be fatal to elephants living in both the wild and in zoos. The Cincinnati Zoo has a new lab and technician to help test the elephants and hopefully catch the virus early. Scientists, researchers and elephan…
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Learn more from Maggie Dwire on what is being done to help save the Mexican wolf. Though coming perilously close to extinction, with the help of the Endangered Species Act, the Mexican wolf is staging a remarkable comeback through a collaborative binational recovery program with Mexico. Maggie’s responsibilities include recovery and management of t…
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What? Two episodes in one week? We just HAD to do one today, May the FORTH be with you. Here we touch on some happenings at Marty's Sports Bar in Springfield, MO including our Kentucky Derby party on Saturday, but there are other stories including a new YouTube channel we found and the connection between our 1979 Dodge van and Shania Twain. Song Cr…
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It's been a minute! This is our first episode in about 3 weeks! This one is a doozy...we have guests with us! Jared & Joshua from The Audio Roast. Caution: Strong Opinions Will Be Given. We had a lot of fun, late at night..... Just go listen! Song Credit: "If I Were A Fish" by Corook Your Beloved Hosts: Dan & Tara Fritz Give us a 5-Star Rating! It …
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Crazy talk is all over the place in this episode; from Easter to Bass Pro to the Bud Light sitch to catching mice. What's going on? Listen to find out! Your Beloved Hosts: Dan & Tara Fritz Give us a 5-Star Rating! It will help us get out there!! CHECK OUT THESE LINKS: Follow us! Facebook: @unsungscreamerspodcast Twitter: @unsungscreamers Instagram:…
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Cincinnati Zoo Keepers Ellen, Keri Ann and Sarah update everyone on Harley and Reggie's flight success stories! Harley is a blue and gold macaw who came to the Zoo from a private owner and had not been given the opportunity to fly. His keepers Sarah and Ellen spent months working with Harley to grow his confidence, and finally take the brave leap t…
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Get your seatbelt on for this one. The rant today might be a little heavy mixed with our flavor of humor. All we can say is we talk about Toes, Tires and Shootings. You'll have to listen for the full impact of this episode, and listen with your tongue in your cheek. Your Beloved Hosts: Dan & Tara Fritz Give us a 5-Star Rating! It will help us get o…
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Today's jibber-jabber is about March Madness, St. Pat's Day, Sean Penn and a couple stories about corn. Yes, corn. Oh, and we touch on the Netflix show: "Sins of Our Mother." Your Beloved Hosts: Dan & Tara Fritz Give us a 5-Star Rating! It will help us get out there!! CHECK OUT THESE LINKS: Follow us! Facebook: @unsungscreamerspodcast Twitter: @uns…
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Today's rant is all over the place; we quickly discuss "Cocaine Bear" after watching it last week; Bill Maher, Kid Rock, Greg Gutfeld and Jordan Peterson are mentioned and listen to find out about the avalanche of porn. Your Beloved Hosts: Dan & Tara Fritz Give us a 5-Star Rating! It will help us get out there!! CHECK OUT THESE LINKS: Follow us! Fa…
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Here's another fun-filled episode of madness and nonsense. Dan & Tara go on and on again about Algebra and Conspiracy Theorists. Sprinkled in there is a little about leaches on nuts, squirrels and Dan tells a few stories. Your Beloved Hosts: Dan & Tara Fritz Give us a 5-Star Rating! It will help us get out there!! CHECK OUT THESE LINKS: Follow us! …
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