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The Podcast Aquatic

The official podcast of the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Gain new insights into the animals — even the human kind — living and working in one of the world’s largest freshwater-focused aquariums!

Episodes

See what you’ve missed and what’s coming soon!

Episode #40: In the “Danger” Zone

At the Aquarium, we have animals of all sorts, from the beautiful and benign to graceful and powerful. Some of our residents could even, in some circumstances, be considered “dangerous.”

How, then, do you see to the needs of species whose adaptations present a serious risk to their caretakers? What tools do you need? What mindset do you have to adopt?

In this episode, three caretakers of animals such as Electric Eels, Pacific Sea Nettles, American Alligators and … River Otters? … talk about how they approach ensuring the health of animals that pose a risk to theirs.

Episode Cast

  • Casey Phillips, host, senior communications specialist, penguin bite survivor
  • Jennifer McPheeters, lead animal care specialist (River Journey building)
  • Kimberly Hurt, senior aquarist
  • Rachel Thayer, assistant curator of fishes

 

Upcoming Episodes

  • Chatting with Shark Kingdom’s Cristina Zenato
  • Monarch migration
  • Gabbin’ about gar with Dr. Solomon David
  • How to volunteer at the Aquarium and why you should
  • Enrichment 101
  • Using art to bring nature to life

The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.

 

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