Zoo Educator, Josh Brandel, and Senior Ambassador Animal Keeper, Christina O'Donnell, join us from the Central Florida Zoo and introduce us to 'Meriadoc,' a tenrec, from the island of Madagascar. They also share all the different events taking place in June, including Kids Night Out, ZOOdio 50 Disco Party, Father's Day, and more.

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

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts

JCS: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens 6/3/2026

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Darryl Payne, with Pawfection Dog Training, kicks things off by talking about the five habits humans do that  annoy their dogs, before taking listeners' questions about their dogs behavior, including lunging at cars during a walk, anxiety after the death of a companion dog, and more.

JCS: Darryl Payne with Pawfection Dog Training 5/27/2026

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Cora Berchem, Director of Multimedia and a Manatee Research Associate with Save the Manatee Club, shares some good news regarding sea grass returning in the Indian River Lagoon, and how the drought has unexpectedly helped. Cora also discusses how to look out for manatees during National Safe Boating Week, leading up to Memorial Day weekend.

JCS: Save the Manatee Club 5/20/2026

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Dr. Daisy Fiore, from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, introduces us to Suzy, an American Kestrel. Daisy shares some facts about this fascinating bird, along with details about their upcoming event, Rainbow Raptors at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, on June 27th, 2026. Get more details at www.audubon.org/cbop.

JCS: Audubon Center for Birds of Prey 5/13/2026

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JCS: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens 6/3/2026

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