Aussie Wildlife Show

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. 

Tim Mullany & Alex Hitchin | Section 40 Environmental

We're joined by the guys from Section 40 Environmental to, well, basically solve all the world's problems. Please enjoy! 

This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative. 

David White | Crocodile Conservationist & Researcher

We caught up with David White from Solar Whisper Wildlife Cruises to explore and learn about the wildlife of the Daintree River. David has a passion for the River's wildlife and in particular the population of Saltwater Crocodiles he has been observing and filming for around 30 years.

Solar River Wildlife Cruises operate the only solar-powered electric boat on the river, equipped with an on-board 'Croc Cam' for a magnified view of the wildlife on the on-boards screen. 

This episode was released on World Crocodile Day, June 17th, a day to highlight the importance of protecting these ancient reptiles, addressing threats like habitat destruction, illegal hunting and human-wildlife conflict. 

This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative. 

 

 

Tracy Lyten & Fiona Jackson | Skylos Ecology

Join us on the latest episode as we chat with the always awesome Tracy and Fiona from Skylos Ecology! Discover how their amazing conservation scent detection dogs are revolutionising environmental monitoring and data collection.

This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative.