Ep 36 Behind the Scenes: Life as a Zookeeper (ft Mike Bona)

On this episode of the Paddy Wagon, we sit down with zookeeper, conservationist and podcaster, Mike Bona.  He shares his passion for giraffes and wildlife conservation, discussing his unique fundraising event 'Laughs for Giraffes' that combines comed and dad jokes with conservation efforts... and more dad jokes.

The discussion also delves into sports fandom in Los Angeles, the importance of storytelling in his podcast 'Wild Tales', and the harsh realities of poaching and habitat destruction affecting giraffe populations.

Mike discusses his experiences as a zookeeper, the emotional connections zookeepers develop with animals, and the complexities of animal behavior and care. He emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts and the ethical considerations surrounding animal captivity, while also sharing insights into the daily responsibilities of zookeepers and the unique personalities of various animals. 

Be sure to check out The Wild Tails Pod, Wild Tails Socials and most importantly... the giraffe conservation work that Mike is a part of at:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sHTglOZFaepf3TtNoQurP

IG: https://www.instagram.com/wildtailspod/

https://giraffeconservation.org/

 

 

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