Podcast

The Hill and Beyond: Safari West Zoological Society

Nature, Science

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

  1. 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!

    21 min
  2. 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!

    10 min
  3. 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!

    13 min
  4. 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!

    13 min
  5. 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!

    16 min
  6. 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!

    20 min
  7. 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.

    23 min
  8. 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.

    1 min