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Back to EpisodesConnecting People to Nature: Inside Woodland Park Zoo's New Forest Trailhead
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Join Rick in a fascinating discussion with Woodland Park Zoo's Chief Engagement Officer, Rebecca Whitham as she shares the concepts, ideas and opening of the new habitat, Forest Trailhead. From community involvement and input to the importance sharing the stories of the ecosystem, you will discover how Woodland Park Zoo is telling global stories through local connections and engaging visitors in wildlife preservation.
This episode builds on previous discussions with other conservationists about the powerful concept of community-driven conservation, showcasing stories from Papua New Guinea to the Eastern Himalayas, we learn how meaningful partnerships are for conservation. Rick and Rebecca also explore how involving communities transforms endangered species, like the tree kangaroo, into ambassadors for a broader global story of ecology and resilience.
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Woodland Park Zoo
WPZ's Forest Trailhead
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Woodland Park Zoo on FB
Woodland Park Zoo on YouTube
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Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop
Artist: Burgberg
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