Aussie Wildlife Show

Becca Bolton & Kim Green | Discover Deadly

We loved visiting the Discover Deadly reptile education centre in WA’s Margaret River region to talk conservation, venomous snakes, and education with the amazing Becca and Kim. These two are doing huge things for wildlife awareness — tune in for an inspiring and reptile-filled episode!

This episode is sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative 

Rob Hemsworth | President of Project Numbat

Rob Hemsworth is a zoologist and field ecologist and was the president of Project Numbat. We chat with Rob about these amazing creatures and learn about the awesome work that Project Numbat does for Numbat conservation. You can help support Project Numbat by checking out their awesome merchandise. 

This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative 

Dr David Peacock | Wildlife Biologist

We caught up with renowned wildlife biologist Dr David Peacock to discuss the fascinating and complex world of wildlife conservation and species reintroductions in Australia. David shares valuable insights into prey-predator dynamics and the challenges of managing feral threats. We also hear about David and his team's on-going efforts to return the Spotted-tailed Quoll to Kangaroo Island - an inspiring step toward restoring balance to the ecosystem. 

This episode is sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative

Justin Biddle | Wildlife Welfare Organisation (SA) Inc.

We caught up with Justin Biddle, the Rescue Center Manager at the Wildlife Welfare Organisation of South Australia. The WWO is one of the oldest wildlife care groups in South Australia and they do an amazing job protecting our wildlife, particularly along the Fleurieu Peninsula. We were also really impressed with their Wildlife Rescue Centre in Goolwa and appreciated the private tour.  

This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative. 

Ryan Gradney | Crocodiles and Venomous Snakes

Ryan Gradney visits us from the Jupiter Alligator & Wildlife Sanctuary, AKA 'JAWS in Florida', a not for profit organisation that strives to conserve wildlife through education, awareness and providing sanctuary for Crocodilians in need. Check out their YouTube channel, Primitive Predators to see their most amazing Crocodilian breeding facilities. 

This episode was sponsored by Reptile Creative and Animals Anonymous. 

 

Professor Kingsley Dixon AO FTSE | Pioneer of Restoration Ecology

We caught up with Professor Kingsley Dixon from the University of Western Australia to learn about his life's work as a botanist and restoration ecologist. We visit Underwood Avenue Bushland near Perth, a 32 hectare remnant reserve and part of a Global Biodiversity Hotspot. We then finish in the lab where critically endangered orchids are propagated for restoration work. 

This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative. 

Zara Altmann and Joshua Hurley | Warrnambool Wildlife Encounters

Zara Altmann and Joshua Hurley own and operate the Warrnambool Wildlife Encounters wildlife park located on the doorstep of the famous Great Ocean Road in Victoria. It was a joy meeting these guys and hearing their passion for helping to foster a respect and love for our Aussie wildlife. It's clear that their animals are their family and they do an awesome job raising awareness about protecting Australian ecosystems.  

This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative. 

Dr John Wamsley OAM | Conservation Legend

We recently caught up with Dr John Wamsley, Australian conservation pioneer and species-saving legend. This episode addresses the recent devastating algal blooms impacting coastal South Australia. 

John has a deep passion for the environment as well as a PhD in mathematics which always provides a unique perspective. 

John has a recent publication, A Vanishing Kind, which is a fantastic read!

This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative. 

Guilherme Costa Alvarenga | Jaguar Researcher

We recently met with jaguar researcher Guilherme Costa Alvarenga while we were doing some nocturnal wildlife spotting in the rainforests of Far North Queensland. This is only a short podcast but we really enjoyed learning about Guilherme's work, studying and protecting the jaguars of the Americas. 

This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative. 

Dr Karen Coombes | Tree Kangaroo Researcher

We catch up with Dr Karen Coombes, the director and founder of the Tree Roo Rescue and Conservation Centre Ltd in Far North Queensland. Karen has a PhD in Biology and Ecology of Lumholtz's Tree Kangaroos. Karen and her husband Neil care for and rescue these remarkable animals, so please check out their website, the shop has some really cool and unique gifts!

https://www.treeroorescue.org.au/shop

This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative.