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Animal House w/Deborah Roberts

WTKS-FM / iHeartMedia

Love animals? Then Animal House is for you! We cover all things animal and pet-related, with experts, interviews and lots of fun.

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00:13:08

Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2022/04/14

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is our guest today and shares the great news about FREE pet adoptions at their Animal Services, thanks to the generosity of some local sponsors. He also talks about the many ways his team supports and protects not only the community, but its animals, as well, and how this has led to a significant decrease in crime. Get your Forever Friend at www.brevardsheriff.com or call (321) 633-2024.

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00:11:09

Central Florida Zoo

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2022/04/07

AJ Semenick, who’s the Senior Animal Ambassador Keeper at the Central Florida Zoo, first explains what that job title entails, before showing the Zoo’s pair of Black-breasted Leaf Turtles. Found in South East Asia, they are some of the smallest turtles in the world, and their shells closely resemble the leaf clutter they live in. To see these fascinating animals and more, go to www.centralfloridazoo.org or give them a call at (407) 323-4450.

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00:15:45

Fly By Night, Inc. The Bat Specialists

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2022/03/31

Laura Finn, founder of Fly By Night, Inc. The Bat Specialists, joins us to talk about bat maternity season in Florida (really!) and what that means for residents and their property. Speaking of property, Laura also talks about the need for bat houses and their ideal conditions. To learn more about this fascinating species, or to get a bat house, go to www.flybynightinc.org or call (407) 414-2142.

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00:11:18

Save the Manatee Club

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2022/03/24

Kim Dinkins is a Senior Conservation Associate with Save the Manatee Club, and she joins us to give an update on the fight to save Florida’s manatees. Due to the continued die-off of sea grass, manatees are still staving. However, Kim does share some good news about the water quality in one local waterway, and she also guides us in what we can do to help as private citizens. To join the fight, go to savethemanatee.org or call (407) 539-0990; toll-free 1-800-432-5646.

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00:11:45

Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2022/03/10

Debbie Helsel with the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge shares how busy the refuge is these days, with an increase in wildlife that needs rescuing, like song birds, turtles, and even otters. Debbie also talks about which turtles are safe to approach, and which ones you should avoid. Show your support by taking part in their ‘Wine for Wildlife Virtual Wine Tasting’ on April 1st, and the ‘Hop to it!’ Easter event on April 9th. Go to btnwildlife.org or call (407) 568-5138.

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00:12:36

Central Florida Zoo

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2022/03/03

Zoo Teacher Jifu Jennings joins us with Indigo, an Eastern Indigo snake. Jifu shares some fascinating facts about the Eastern Indigo, like how it’s the longest native snake species in North America and shares the same burrow as the Gopher tortoise. She also talks about how to tell the difference between a similar species of snake, the Eastern black racer. To see Indigo and the rest of the Zoo, go to centralfloridazoo.org or call (407) 323-4450.

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00:15:17

Wild Florida

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2022/02/24

Sam Haught is our Animal House guest today and reintroduces us to Wild Florida, the world’s only Airboat Tour, Gator Park and Drive-thru Safari Adventure that’s about 45 minutes from Orlando. Sam also shares the fascinating story of how Wild Florida got its start, including how they obtain their animals, and even how to transport a giraffe. For tickets and more, go to wildfloridairboats.com or call (407) 957-3135.

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00:10:00

Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2022/02/17

Kathy Burns from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando joins us today from the offices of H.J. High Construction, about building their new shelter after a devastating fire last September. Kathy shares what kind of features would make a dream shelter, from AC to sound-proofing, and what other changes are in store. Dogs and cats are still available at their locations in Sanford and Alafaya Trail! Find your fur-ever friend at petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722.

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00:10:53

Humane Society of Lake County

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2022/02/10

Angie and Chrome, a 2-year-old dog available for adoption, join us from the Humane Society of Lake County to talk about their innovative work with the Hardee Correctional Institution. Dogs from the shelter, including Chrome, are trained by inmates, who take them through a 10-week course in basic obedience, improving their chances of being adopted. In addition, the trainers’ lives are changed in positive ways, as well, essentially saving two lives! To see their adoptable dogs and cats, go to

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00:13:45

Central Florida Zoo

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2022/02/03

Central Florida Zoo CEO Dino Ferri joins us to talk about, among other things, how the Zoo prepares for cold weather and which animals are most affected. He talks about employment opportunities and even shares some interesting history about both Sanford and the Zoo. Planning a visit? Tickets are now available for Brews Around The Zoo, in April, as well as cool camps for kids during Spring Break. Learn more at www.centralfloridazoo.org or call (407) 323-4450.

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00:11:51

Audubon Center for Birds of Prey

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2022/01/27

Today we’re happy to welcome Katie Warner, Center Director, for the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, along with Gretel, a 3-year-old Swallow-tailed kite. Katie shares fascinating facts about Gretel, including how his breed migrates to southern Brazil for the winter—a trip of over 5,000 miles! After imprinting on humans and no longer able to survive in the wild, he serves as an animal ambassador at the center, which is open for visitors. Get your tickets and more at cbop.Audubon.org or call (407)

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00:15:32

Central Florida Zoo

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2022/01/06

Dino Ferri, CEO for the Central Florida Zoo, kicks off the New Year for Animal House by sharing the continued success of their Asian Lantern Festival, ‘Into the Wild,’ and the dates that are still available. Dino also talks about the Zoo’s plans for the New Year, and shares which animals are the most chill, and even the stinkiest. Get your tickets and more at www.centralfloridazoo.org or call (407) 323-4450.

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00:15:00

Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2021/12/16

Kathy Burns from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando is our guest today, along with sweet Scotch, a French Bulldog puppy with a cleft lip and palate. Kathy shares the special care a puppy like Scotch requires, and how that’s taken into consideration when they’re adopted. She also updates us on the Alliance’s new shelter plan, as well as their new cats-only shelter in downtown Orlando. See the animals available for adoption at www.petallianceorlando.org or call (407) 351-7722.

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00:11:20

Polka Dogz Pet Rescue

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2021/12/09

Carrie Moule is a foster mom and volunteer for Polka Dogz Pet Rescue, one of many independent rescue organizations in Central Florida. She talks about the dogs they have that are looking for their forever homes, as well as other ways you can help, including volunteering. To learn more, go to www.polkadogz.org or give them a call at (352) 571-0032.

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00:11:37

Central Florida Zoo

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2021/12/02

Dino Ferri, CEO of the Central Florida Zoo, joins us today to encourage folks to get their tickets early for the very popular return of their Asian Lantern Festival, ‘Into The Wild.’ Over 30 different, hand-constructed, illuminated lantern displays line the Zoo on a 3/4 mile path, including an illuminated tree with different colored butterflies, and a 130-foot, three-story tall dragon! For tickets, times and more, go to www.centralfloridazoo.org or call (407) 323-4450.

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00:13:31

Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2021/11/19

Kathy Burns from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando joins us today along with Granola, a beautiful 8-month-old puppy who came from a shelter in Seminole County. Kathy shares how the Alliance often works with other local shelters and rescues to help animals find their forever homes. She also updates us on the Alliance’s plans moving forward after a devastating fire in September, including a cats-only shelter in downtown Orlando. To adopt, donate or learn more, go to www.petallianceorlando.org or

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00:11:42

Save the Manatee Club

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2021/11/11

Cora Berchem, Director of Multimedia & Manatee Research for the Save the Manatee Club, joins us to talk about the record-breaking number of manatee deaths, and the difficult winter they face. We also discussed what is being done to help, and what we can do during Manatee Awareness Month. To donate or to learn more, visit www.savethemanatee.org or call (407) 539-0990 or 1-800-432-JOIN (5646).

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00:12:21

Central Florida Zoo

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2021/11/04

Dino Ferri, CEO for the Central Florida Zoo, is our guest today and he shares the exciting news about the return of a popular event, the Asian Lantern Festival: Into The Wild. See over 30 different, hand-constructed, illuminated lanterns displayed around the Zoo on a 3/4 mile path. And these are no tiny displays. One lantern is 120 feet long and as tall as a three-story building! To learn more about the festival, or their other cool events, go to www.centralfloridazoo.org or give them a call at

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00:10:11

Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2021/10/21

Kathy Burns from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando joins us today with her special guest, “Rambo,” a sweet, older dog looking for his forever home, who’s been at the shelter for a while. She also updates us on the community outpouring since a devastating fire at their Orlando location September 15, outpouring that meant a great deal to the staff. Kathy shares what you can still do to help, especially for their kitten fosters, like donating formula, scales for measuring weight, and more. See their

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00:11:46

Audubon Center for Birds of Prey

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts ·

2021/10/14

Laura VonMutius, Education Manager for the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, joins us along with Henry, a Great Horned Owl. Laura shares a lot of fascinating facts about Henry, including his impressive four-foot wingspan, but he only weighs 3 pounds. Learn more about all the different raptors that call Florida home at their Owloween Skeleton Extravaganza, going on now, with FREE admission on Halloween if you wear a costume! Give them a call at (407) 644-0190 or visit

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