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Voices for Conservation

Volunteer Engagement

Voices for Conservation is a podcast series highlighting the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium community members and the conservation issues that matter to them. We focus on learning about our team members to build understanding and belonging. Voices for Conservation is hosted by the Volunteer Engagement team at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

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All Episodes

41:38

Kelp Conservation with Mark and Heidi

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2025/10/21

On this episode of Voices for Conservation, Stacey and Philina chatted with Staff Biologist Mark M and Dive Safety Officer Heidi about PDZA's involvement in kelp conservation. We learned about PDZA's work in kelp cultivation and our efforts to monitor kelp beds in the Puget Sound. For more information, check out the organizations and projects mentioned in this episode! Puget Sound Restoration Fund: https://restorationfund.org/ Reef Check: https://www.reefcheck.org/ WADNR Kelp Monitoring...

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27:53

Getting to know Senior Guides Cassidy, Quill, and Ren

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2025/09/16

In this episode, Stacey sits down with three senior members of our Youth Leadership Development team and chats about their experiences as volunteers and their goals for beyond PDZA.

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44:22

Learning about Shark Conservation with Cindy K.

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2025/07/22

On this episode of Voices for Conservation, Stacey and Philina chat about the Shark and Ray SAFE, Sharks and Rays Awareness Day, and how we can support oceanic sharks. Stacey also chats with Aquarist Cindy K. about how PDZA cares for our sharks and contributes to Zebra shark conservation efforts. Resources Article for AZA Connect 2020 https://www.aza.org/connect-stories/stories/zebra-shark-conservation ReShark https://www.reshark.org/star-project Raja Ampat Research ...

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48:49

Animal Health Care with Bianca and Dr. Cassidy

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2025/06/18

In this staff chat, Stacey sits down with two members of our Animal Health Care team, Vet Tech Bianca M. and Dr. Cassidy S.

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26:00

Climate Fatigue and Burnout

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2025/05/20

In this episode of Voices for Conservation, Stacey and Philina chat about burnout, fatigue, and how Zoo professionals get a double dose of both from both climate change and zoo work. Burnout and Fatigue Resources and Further Reading Bemister, K. & Tawfik, M. (2023). Record, Recall, Reflect: A Qualitative Examination of Compassion Fatigue in Toronto Zoo Staff. Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens 4(2):413-426. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370671267_Record_Recal...

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54:25

2024 Volunteer Award Winners

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2025/04/15

In this episode, Stacey sits down with our six 2024 Volunteer Award Winners. 2024 Rising Star Award: Shelby R. and Walt B. 2024 Unsung Hero Award: Tony C. and Jackie C.C. 2024 Rookie of the Year: Bob Y. 2024 Brightman Achievement Award Winner: Tom R.

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25:59

2024 Volunteer Supervisors of the Year

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2025/04/15

In this special Staff Chat, Stacey chats with 2024 Supervisors of the Year Suzanne Akerman and Laura Rynberg.

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26:30

Breaks for Conservation Season 2: Corals

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2025/03/18

On this episode of Breaks for Conservation, Philina talks about corals, why we care about corals, and chats with Amy H. and Mette H. about designing the Coral Up Close exhibit in Tropical Reef Aquarium. Supplemental materials Coral polyp up close: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/tutorial_corals/media/supp_coral01a.html Symmetry: https://evolution.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/symmetrydiagram.gif Supplemental Reading https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42452-02...

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37:03

Staff Chats Season 2: Aquarium Cindy and Bruce

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2025/02/18

On this Staff Chat, Stacey chats with Aquarist Cindy K. and Volunteer Bruce J. about their experiences in the newly remodeled Tropical Reef Aquarium.

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39:07

Breaks for Conservation Season 2: Plant Conservation...

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2025/01/21

On this episode of Breaks for Conservation, Stacey is joined by Lead Horticulturist Bryon J.

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28:36

Staff Chats Season 2: Front Gate Christie W. and...

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2024/12/17

On this staff chat, Stacey talks with Front Gate Leads Christie and Diamond about their journey to PDZA and some of the unique stories from the Front Gate.

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50:28

Breaks for Conservation Season 2: Species Survival...

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2024/11/20

On this episode of Voices for Conservation, Stacey chats with Curator Natalie D. and Aquarist Mark M. about their involvement in the Red Wolf SSP and the Sunflower Star SAFE program.

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39:15

Staff Chats Season 2: Red Wolf Staff Biologist Jamie O.

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2024/10/15

In this staff chat, we talk with staff biologist Jamie O. and her experiences in the Red Wolf Program.

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12:55

Breaks for Conservation Episode 11: Motivational...

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2024/09/24

On this episode of Breaks for Conservation, we dive back into empathy with a focus on how zoos & aquariums can support conservation action by stimulating motivational empathy in our guests. Special guest Interpretive Programs Specialist Nicole M. ResourcesConsorte-McCrea, Adriana & Bainbridge, Alan & Fernandez, Ana & Nigbur, Dennis & Mcdonnell, Siri & Morin, Aïssa & Grente, Oksana. (2017). Understanding Attitudes Towards Native Wildlife and Biodiversity in the UK: ...

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23:50

Voices for Conservation: Anniversary Episode with...

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2024/07/31

In this special anniversary episode, we sit down with PDZA Deputy Director Sarah and chat about one year of Voices for Conservation.

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32:55

Breaks for Conservation: Equity in Conservation with...

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2024/07/12

Hear how Jasmine Williams, Community Collaboration Manager at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium made her way into the zoo and aquarium field. We will also dive into what equity and equity in conservation looks like in the zoo and aquarium industry.

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33:58

Staff Chats Episode 10: Guest Engagement Interpretive...

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2024/06/30

On this episode of Staff Chats, Stacey talks with Abbi Robocker, Guest Engagement Interpretive Specialist, at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. We learn about how her love of PNW marine life, her interest in conservation, and about her work as chair of PDZA's Equity Team.

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27:32

Breaks for Conservation Episode 9: Empathy for...

Voices for Conservation ·

2024/05/17

On this episode of Breaks for Conservation listen to Liz Hines, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Suzanne Ackerman, Staff Biologist @ Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater, from Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium talk about empathy, what is empathy for wildlife, and its role at the zoo and aquarium. This is the first part to a mini series on empathy and empathy for wildlife.

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31:23

Staff Chat Episode 9: Community Engagement...

Voices for Conservation ·

2024/05/17

On this episode of Staff Chats, Stacey talks with Liz Hines, Community Engagement Coordinator, at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. We learn how she went from part interpreter to Wildlife Champions instructor and now Community Engagement coordinator and how her previous jobs and interests have helped her in her current job.

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33:43

Staff Chats Episode 8: Special edition for National...

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2024/04/24

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