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Edge of the Earth: Tales of Conservation
by Dante Fenolio & Sierra Fenolio
In celebration of the opening of Congo Falls and in honor of San Antonio Zoo's ongoing commitment to wildlife, we're proud to introduce Edge of the Earth: Tales of Conservation—a new podcast that brings listeners behind the scenes of global conservation work.Hosted by Dr. Danté Fenolio, Vice President of the Center for Conservation & Research at San Antonio Zoo, and his daughter, Sierra Fenolio, this series dives into the science, stories, and surprising connections that shape the future of our planet's most vulnerable species.Each episode takes you from local fieldwork in Texas to remote corners of the world, exploring the challenges, breakthroughs, and remarkable individuals working to protect wildlife. Discover how San Antonio Zoo's 111 years of conservation, education, and growth tie into global efforts to secure a future for endangered species everywhere.
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First Ever Giant Squid Captured On Camera with Dr. Edie Widder
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In celebration of the opening of Congo Falls and in honor of San Antonio Zoo's ongoing commitment to wildlife, we're proud to introduce Edge of the Earth: Tales of Conservation—a new podcast that brings listeners behind the scenes of global conservation work.Hosted by Dr. Danté Fenolio, Vice President of the Center for Conservation & Research at San Antonio Zoo, and his daughter, Sierra Fenolio, this series dives into the science, stories, and surprising connections that shape the future of our planet's most vulnerable species.Each episode takes you from local fieldwork in Texas to remote corners of the world, exploring the challenges, breakthroughs, and remarkable individuals working to protect wildlife. Discover how San Antonio Zoo's 111 years of conservation, education, and growth tie into global efforts to secure a future for endangered species everywhere.
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Dante Fenolio & Sierra Fenolio
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