Senior Ambassador Animal Keeper, Christina O'Donnel, and Zoo Teacher, Emily Geist, bring along Roberta the red-footed tortoise. They share some fascinating details about the species, before talking about the Asian Lantern Festival, upcoming camps for kids, Brews at the Zoo this year will be two days instead of one, and more.

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Animal House w/Deborah Roberts

JCS: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens 12/17/2025

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Kenny Tallier, from the Pet Alliance, introduces us to Little Bit, a 2-year-old dog that is looking for her forever home. Kenny also talks about the Pet Alliance winning several 'Best Of' awards from the Orlando Weekly, items they need, and more.

JCS: Pet Alliance 8/19/2026

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Lead Educators, Emily Geist, and Alissa Jobe, join us from the Central Florida Zoo, and introduce us to their ambassador animal, a prehensile-tailed skink, PT Cruiser, in honor of World Lizard Day. They also talk about free kids admission with the purchase of an adult ticket in August, Sunset at the Zoo, and more. 

JCS: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens 8/12/2026

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Tam Marshall, President of the Board for Save a Life Pet Rescue, introduces us to one of their rescues, 'Liberty,' and also talks about their "Fall into Love: A Fur-amily Event" on November 21st at the Oviedo Mall. The event will feature adoptable pets, vendors, and food trucks to raise awareness and funding for their future facility.

JCS: Save a Life Pet Rescue 7/29/2026

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JCS: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens 12/17/2025

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