Two zookeepers talk weird animals. Informative, irreverent, and sometimes funny. Learn about animals in a way you never have before, with all the dirty details from two people who aren't afraid to call animals out on their junk.
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
New Zealand's got the wildest birds, y'all. This week we learn about the Kakapo, the world's heaviest parrot! Join us as we dive deep into this gif-generating bird, discuss our fear of big sweaty dudes, and learn more about Flora's musical past.
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
He can see everything. He can punch everything... including possibly One Punch Man himself. This thing is actual peak performance but also peak murder, so thank Darwin he is in the bottom of the ocean.
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
This week, Flora and Fauna have a pre-vacation breakdown and answer more of your questions! Listen to the madness ensue as we touch on tips for getting the most out of kindle, Edgar Allen Poe prequels, and mullets.
We discuss:
- Our favorite (and least favorite) parts of the job and why?
- If we could work with any other species or in any other section, what would it be and why?
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
What do Rumplestiltskin, Gordon Ramsay, bungholes, and lower back tattoos all have in common? They're all prominently featured in this week's episode. Learn about the Funnel Web Spider, a venomous babe from Australian who just wants to soak.
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
Time for more advice! For whatever reason, you guys keep asking for our advice when in actuality, we're just little slug women doing our best. TLDL: We love our volunteers and you should too, end of story. Also, name your animals, because why the heck not?
This week, we discuss:
- Our experiences with volunteers, our thoughts on their role in the zoo, and advice on how not to be a dirtbag to the people donating their time to help out the zoo
- The pros vs cons of naming zoo animals and sharing those names with the public - is it an effective means of making personal connections or does it encourage exotic pet ownership?
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Him BABY! Small amphibian with big smoothie energy. Resistant to cancer, yes, regrow limbs, yes, cute, yes.
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Not gonna lie, there's a lot of nipple talk in this episode...we also attempt basic math and roast a patron. It's GREAT.
Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
Little Robber Boy. Tiny masked bandit with hands of a man. The sneaky rabid raccoon.
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Ho ho ho! Check out our special festive quick and dirty where we discuss how zookeepers spend their holidays, we toss out some last minute gift ideas, and talk about our favorite holiday traditions.
We answer:
- What do zookeepers do on holidays and days when the zoo is closed?
- What are Flora and Fauna doing for their holiday?
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Sumatran Rhinos are small, hairy, and vocal. We can relate. But let's get depressing, these things are dying, and it's all our fault.