Edge of the Earth: Tales of Conservation
By: Dante Fenolio & Sierra Fenolio
Language: en
Categories: Science, Nature
In celebration of the opening of Congo Falls and in honor of San Antonio Zoo's ongoing commitment to wildlife, we're proud to introduce Edge of the Earth: Tales of Conservation—a new podcast that brings listeners behind the scenes of global conservation work. Hosted by Dr. Danté Fenolio, Vice President of the Center for Conservation & Research at San Antonio Zoo, and his daughter, Sierra Fenolio, this series dives into the science, stories, and surprising connections that shape the future of our planet's most vulnerable species. Each episode takes you from local fieldwork in Texas to remote corners of the world, exp...
Episodes
New England Cottontail
Jan 10, 2026In this episode of Edge of the Earth: Tales of Conservation, we're joined by Lou Perrotti, Director of Conservation Programs at Roger Williams Park Zoo. The conversation focuses on the New England Cottontail and the critical conservation efforts underway to protect this important species and its habitat.
Duration: 00:36:36Burying Beetles
Dec 27, 2025In this episode of Edge of the Earth: Tales of Conservation, we're joined by Lou Perrotti, Director of Conservation Programs at Roger Williams Park Zoo. The conversation focuses on the burying beetle and the critical conservation efforts underway to protect this important species and its habitat.
Duration: 00:42:41GRACE Foundation
Dec 12, 2025Welcome to Edge of the Earth: Tales of Conservation, the official podcast of San Antonio Zoo!
In our very first episode, we're thrilled to sit down with GRACE Executive Director Katie Fawcett and Deputy & Education Director Laurie Cummins to explore the world of gorilla conservation. We dive into fascinating gorilla facts, the impactful work GRACE is doing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and why protecting these incredible animals matters now more than ever. We also celebrate the opening of Congo Falls, San Antonio Zoo's new gorilla habitat, and discuss how it directly supports gorilla conservation i...
Duration: 00:47:43