Medicine Park in the Wichita Mountains is known first and foremost for hiking and biking trails that spin out of a charming cobblestone village. But near the top of any Medicine Park itinerary is a trip to their aquarium and natural sciences center, which is also the largest year-round employer in the town. From river otters to giant catfish, there are many critters there waiting for a photo op with visiting families. Executive Director Rainette Rowland joins the podcast this week as guest. She talks about all the unique behind the scenes work that goes into running an aquarium in a small town, including their animal rescue efforts.
Also on the show, the editors share their personal favorite aquatic animals, and podvents helps us make our weekend plans. We hope you enjoy!
Season 3, Episode 49: Haunting Oklahoma with Jeff Provine
Season 3, Episode 48: The Will Rogers Memorial Museum and Birthplace Ranch with Tad Jones
Season 3, Episode 47: Gilcrease in Your Neighborhood with Alison Rossi
Season 3, Episode 46: Keeping Animals Wild with WildCare Oklahoma
Season 3, Episode 45: The Wildflower Festival with Katherine Whalen
Season 3, Episode 44: The Many Joys of Banjos with Lucas Ross
Season 3, Episode 43: Oklahoma State Fair Food with Holly Kinyon
Season 3, Episode 42: Zoologist Tracey Dolphin and Bison in Oklahoma
Season 3, Episode 41: Okie-Tex Star Party with Mike Dennis
Season 3, Episode 40: Historic Black Towns with Derrick Smith, Jr.
Season 3, Episode 39: The Five Moons Festival with Leslie Kraus
Season 3, Episode 38: Going Electric with Steve Jenkins from the Bob Dylan Center
Season 3, Episode 37: Endangered Ark Foundation in Hugo
Season 3, Episode 36: A Slice of Summer with the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival
Season 3, Episode 35: Exploring Laotian Cuisine with Chef Jeff Chanchaleune
Season 3, Episode 34: ”Bass Unmasked” with Quraysh Ali Lansana
Season 3, Episode 33: Rocking Okemah with WoodyFest
Season 3, Episode 32: Blasting Off with LibertyFest in Edmond
Season 3, Episode 31: Telling Oklahoma’s Story with Discover Oklahoma
Season 3, Episode 30: Prix de West at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
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