WFL 27: Behavioural Husbandry And Conservation Of The Western Lowland Gorillas At The Toronto Zoo With Ali Vella-Irving and Heidi Manicki-Claffey

Gorillas may be one of the most iconic species at the Toronto Zoo and they are the subject of today’s episode. I sit down with Zookeepers Ali Vella-Irving and Heidi Manicki-Claffey to discuss the unique personalities of the gorillas at the Zoo and how Zookeepers take care of such a large and strong animal.  I also ask them questions about the conservation of this critically endangered species, to which they offer some excellent advice on how everyone can help protect them. Links to organizations listed in the episode:   Ape Action Africa: http://apeactionafrica.org/index   Phone Apes Program At The Toronto Zoo: http://www.torontozoo.com/tz/phoneapes

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Wild For Life is the Toronto Zoo podcast that brings you behind the scenes and unveils the "hidden zoo." Each episode brings you information on the critical conservation work that protects endangered species and works to preserve biodiversity. You will hear from nutritionists, ecologists, veterinarians, social scientists, wildlife biologists, and more that are working hard to help protect wildlife from all over the world.