Podcast
The Hill and Beyond: Safari West Zoological Society
The Hill and Beyond takes you past the habitats and into the real work of Safari West — the keepers, vets, and researchers behind the animals and the stories you won't hear on a guided tour. It's conservation, education, and research straight from the people doing it.
- Episodes
- 8
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 15 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 6 days ago
Episodes
8 episodes, newest first
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21 min
A Kwesi Life: The Story of our Hand-Reared Giraffe
Episode 7
Show notes
In this episode you’ll hear from Erika Defer and Ellie as they tell us about Kwesi’s, our hand-reared giraffe's, early life and give an update about how he is adjusting to the tower!
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10 min
Species Spotlight! Southern White Rhino
Episode 6
Show notes
In this episode you’ll hear from keeper Lori, as we talks about ongoing in-situ and ex-situ conservation projects going on with this species. As well as more about the family unit we have here at Safari West Zoological Society!
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13 min
Native Wildlife Conservation with Conservationist Kate Fox
Episode 5
Show notes
In this episode you’ll hear from Kate Fox, as we tells us about the ongoing conservation projects going on around Safari West featuring our native wildlife!
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13 min
Species Spotlight! Indian Crested Porcupine
Episode 4
Show notes
In this episode you'll hear from keeper Kelsey as she tells us all the prickly pair that we house here at Safari West Zoological Society!
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16 min
Species Spotlight! Southern Ground Hornbills
Episode 3
Show notes
In this episode you'll hear from Keeper Margo as she tells us all about Southern Ground Hornbills! You'll learn about their lifestyle in the wild, enrichment opportunities in captivity, and the training Margo has conducted with the hornbills at our facility!
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20 min
Interview with our Conservationist: Kate Fox & Victoria Brunal-Byrd
Episode 2
Show notes
In this episode, researchers Kate and Victoria tell us about one of the ongoing conservation projects here on property featuring the Western pond turtles!
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23 min
Interview With The Co-Founder: Nancy Lang
Episode 1
Show notes
In this episode you'll hear from co-founder Nancy Lang, she's here to tell us all about the beginnings of Safari West, the vision that was made into a reality, and the future of Safari West Zoological Society.
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1 min
Coming Soon
Episode 1
Show notes
A first look at The Hill and Beyond, a new podcast from Safari West. New episodes coming soon, subscribe now so you don't miss it.
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