Animal House w/Deborah Roberts

Animal House w/Deborah Roberts

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

Episodes

September 3, 2025 14 mins
Senior Ambassador Animal Keeper, Christina O'Donnell, and Zoo Teacher, Emma Aagaard, visit us from the Central Florida Zoo and bring along Squirtle, a black breasted leaf turtle. Along with sharing some fascinating facts about Squirtle, Christina and Emma share some exciting events at the Zoo, including PJ the rhino's farewell party on September 20th, three weekends of Zoo Boo Bash this year, and the return of Asian Lantern Festiva...

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Kenny Tallier from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando joins us for Animal House and introduces us to King, an 11-year-old spry senior dog available for adoption. Kenny also shares the latest update on the construction of their new shelter and more.

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August 13, 2025 16 mins
Christin Burford, Director of the C.A.R.E. Foundation (Creating Animal Respect Education), introduces us to one of their resident animals, a kinkajou named Yoda. Christin shares some fascinating facts about this tropical rainforest mammal, including that they're nocturnal, they're related to raccoons, and more. Get more information at (407) 247-8948 or www.thecarefoundation.org.

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Jifu Jennings, Education Specialist, and Ambassador Animal Keeper, Katy Kuffle, from the Central Florida Zoo, introduce us to Percy, their bearded dragon, in honor of World Lizard Day. Katy shares some fascinating facts about Percy, while Jifu announces a special deal in August where kids 12 and under visit for free with a paid adult ticket. Get more information at: https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/kidsfreepromo/.

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July 30, 2025 14 mins
Daisy Fiore, PhD, with the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, talks about how wild birds can experience heat stroke and what to do if you encounter one, before delving into her side project: Cryptozoology, which focuses on legendary creatures like Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster.

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July 23, 2025 14 mins
Cora Berchem, with Save the Manatee Club, talks about their upcoming 5k in November and also gives us an update on the state of the manatee, the Indian River Lagoon, and more. Get more details at savethemanatee.org or call 407-539-0990.

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Kenny Tallier, from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, and Candyce Hatch, Sanford Clinic Manager, join us for Animal House to talk about their low-cost veterinary care, including spay and neuter appointments being available.

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July 9, 2025 13 mins
Debbie Helsel, Executive Director of the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, brings along Hang Ten, an injured gopher tortoise, and Luna, an Eastern Screech owl, to celebrate construction finally being complete on their new animal rehabilitation facility. The Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge will host a Grand Re-Opening on Saturday, July 12th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., featuring food trucks, vendors, a new Visitor Center and Gi...

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July 2, 2025 14 mins
Senior Ambassador Animal Keeper, Christina McDonnell, and Team Lead Zoo Teacher, Emily Geist, stop by from the Central Florida Zoo and bring along their Children's python named Nellie in honor of World Snake Day on July 16th. Along with continuing summer day camps, Christina and Emily invite the community to celebrate the Zoo's 50 years at their current location, where they will be debuting a brand-new, limited-time historical gall...

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Darryl Payne with Pawfection Dog Training once again answers listeners' questions, including offering up some solutions for a dog that won't drink water, what to do for an older dog that seems confused, and what you can do for a dog that appears to be in mourning.

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June 18, 2025 16 mins
We talk to Lee Asher, founder of The Asher House, a nonprofit sanctuary that advocates for the welfare, protection, and dignity of all animals. Lee will make an appearance at Hard Rock Live in Orlando on October 15th, 2025, and we ask him questions ranging from how Lee got started in animal rescue, to how many dogs he sleeps with at night. The number will amaze you!

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June 11, 2025 13 mins
Kenny Tallier with the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando brings along kittens Fran and Dan to talk about how June is National Adopt A Shelter Cat. Kenny also shares the exciting news about the roof getting installed on the new shelter next week, and how their website is a good resource for Hurricane Tips for your pets.

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Zoo Teacher, Emma Aagaard, and Senior Ambassador Animal Keeper, Christina O'Donnell, joins us from the Central Florida Zoo, along with Spot, their spotted turtle, in honor of World Ocean Day. Despite not being living in the ocean, Emma and Christina talk about how clean waterways are important to ALL animal species. They also share the many events taking place at the Zoo, including Night Hike at the Zoo, Sunset at the Zoo, Cub Club...

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Darryl Payne with Pawfection Dog Training joins us for Animal House to answer listeners' questions regarding their dog's behavior, and to also share some important personal news.

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Kenny Tallier and Brandy Bennett from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando bring along Georgina, Kenny's Golden Retriever 'foster fail' to give an update on the construction of their new shelter. Kenny and Brandy also talk about the influx of kittens they've received during the annual 'kitten season,' what's on their Shelter Wish List, and where you can find all the animals they have available for adoption. Get more information at w...

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May 14, 2025 11 mins
Zoo Teachers Emily Geist and Alissa Jobe, from the Central Florida Zoo, share some fascinating facts about 'Meriadoc,' their lesser Madagascar hedgehog tenrec. Emily and Alissa also talk about their upcoming Sunset at the Zoo, as well as the remaining slots open for their Summer Camps. For more information, go to www.centralfloridazoo.org or (407) 323-4450.

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Daisy Fiore, PhD, Senior Coordinator of Education with the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, talks about their Baby Owl Shower: Eras, Celebrating 40 Years, to raise funds and awareness on how you can get involved with conservation. There will be crafts, games, a raffle, and visits with the Center's Ambassador birds. Admission is free with an item from their general wishlist or Amazon wishlist. Find out more at www.cbop.audubon.org ...

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April 30, 2025 15 mins
Sgt. Jay Nix, from the Marion County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit, and former Orange County Sheriff's Office K9 Deputy Robert Ramos, talk about the new license plate that benefits K9's United and how the plate proceeds support law enforcement agencies in Florida, and even around the country.

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Darryl Payne with Pawfection Dog Training once again answers listeners' questions regarding their puppies' and dogs' behavior, including when is a good time to socialize your dog, what size crate should you use, and even what is the best to leave on in the background when you leave the house: a radio or TV? Learn more at www.pawfectiondogtraining.com or call (407) 456-1066.

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Kathy Burns and Kenny Tallier from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando talk about what constitutes 'kitten season' and what listeners can do to help, either through adoption, fostering, or even volunteering. Kathy and Kenny also give an update on when their new shelter will open.

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