The Zooquarium Podcast

Introducing The Zooquarium Podcast

Art and Science collide on The Zooquarium Podcast!Meet Mike Bennett - he's an artist and educator originally from Pennsylvania. After moving to Portland, OR, Mike began creating large-scale cartoon characters cut out of wood. Now, he's the brains behind a number of cartoon establishments, popular yard signs, and art partnerships all over the world.Meet Chanel - she's the marine biologist and wildlife expert behind the biomes at The Portland Aquarium and the Director of Outreach & Community Relations for the Elakha Alliance, an organization committed to bringing sea otters back to Oregon!The Zooquarium Podcast will debut its first episode in late 2025, but participation starts TODAY! Kids of all ages are encouraged to submit their very own questions about animals and their habitats. Information on how to submit is at thezooquarium.com/podcast.It's art! It's educational! IT'S IMAGUCATIONAL!

Why Do Sloths Poop on the Ground?

Fitz asks: WHY DO SLOTHS POOP ON THE GROUND? Hosts Mike Bennett and Chanel Hason answer Fitz’s question, share some other cool sloth facts, and discuss Mike’s iconic sloth Slow Down signs.Visit https://thezooquarium.com/podcast to download activity sheets and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!WATCH this episode on YouTube and Spotify!Learn about the Portland AquariumShop the Mike Bennett Studios storeFollow us on Instagram: @thezooquariumpodcastFollow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettartFollow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettartSubscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube ChannelFollow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanelLearn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.orgThe Zooquarium Podcast releases every other Tuesday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on YouTube and Spotify. Bonus videos for episodes are released one week after the relevant episode drops exclusively on YouTube or by visiting the show page at thezooquarium.com/podcastCreditsHosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel HasonProduced & Edited by: Jon RichardsonMusic by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland SingsIntro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle AnimationArtwork by FuzzzbrainSpecial thanks toTeddy AlbertsonFitz & Fitz’s familyMichele Kraus BennettCayley PaterThe Elakha AllianceDr. Rebecca CliffeSloths in general