Australian Wildlife Education: Wild Chats (Jodie Creek)
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| 04 May 2023 | C.R.O.C with Amanda French & Matt Cornish | 01:27:43 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Amanda French and Matt Cornish talking all things CROCODILES, including the latest issues that have surfaced with human/animal interaction, policy and legislation problems and the recent crocodile attacks that have happened in North Queensland so far this year. We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 15 Jul 2024 | Who is Peter Valentine? Part 1 | 00:55:12 | |
Welcome back to Australian Wildlife Education: Wild Chats, episode 46..... Todays Wild Chat is the first of a 3 part series and will be all about the incredible life of Peter Valentine! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | World Heritage Sites / Peter Valentine / Part 2 | 01:35:15 | |
Welcome back to Australian Wildlife Education: Wild Chats, episode 47..... We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 07 Aug 2024 | Butterflies with Peter Valentine / Part 3 | 02:09:37 | |
Episode 48 is part 3 of our series with Peter Valentine, and is a wonderful chat about the life history of Butterflies. What a time I got to spend with Peter and this episode was so beautiful. From the life history to pioneers of the butterfly world, Peter really is a wealth of knowledge. I only wish I could go out into the forest and walk along with him, learning more and being inspired. We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 22 Nov 2024 | A Wild Journey with Bill Collett, Australian Naturalist | 01:27:31 | |
Episode 49 is with Bill Collett, an Australian Naturalist, Wildlife Educator and the Park Manager of the Australian Reptile Park. We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 27 Jan 2025 | Diving Deep with Brett Goodban | 01:29:27 | |
Episode 50 is with my friend Brett Goodban and what a yarn it was. Starting his journey underwater, Brett started humbly washing dishes and doing jobs on the live aboard boats so that he could get his dive certifications. Eventually making a career as an underwater dive photographer and making friends with the creatures of the reef, Brett thought he had it all. It wasn't until he fell ill in Japan, 2014, that he later found out he was labeled, in the medical world, a miracle man and should not of survived his illness. Defying all odds, Brett later found he was not meant to leave this world yet, not before inspiring thousands of people to fall in love with sharks, sea stars, jellyfish and Shazza the mouri wrass. We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 01 Sep 2020 | Introduction to Australian Wildlife Education's Wild Chats | 00:06:48 | |
Australian Wildlife Education, AWE, is a podcast bringing you interesting conversations about anything and everything to do about our Natural World, specifically Australian Wildlife, Sustainability and Conservation. Jodie Creek is the founder of AWE and believes Education is the Key to Conservation, and in saying that will be bringing you the experts in all fields to arm you with the knowledge and spark a curiosity in you to help make a change for our Natural World. Are you a parent, teacher or do you homeschool? Then jump on over to AWE’s Virtual Classroom to have access to more information, videos, worksheets and interviews. www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 05 Oct 2020 | Box Jellyfish with Professor Jamie Seymour | 01:04:09 | |
The following Podcast will blow your mind! A WILD CHAT with Professor Jamie Seymour from James Cook University in Cairns Australia, with today's topic all about Box Jellyfish, the most venomous animal on the planet towards humans. Professor Jamie Seymour has been researching and working with dangerous animals for over 20 years and works at James Cook University within the Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine. You can find more of Jamie over at his “The Nature of Science” youtube channel or on facebook. Get that cuppa ready and enjoy the episode. To watch on Youtube with Professor Jamie Seymour and his powerpoint presentation, head over to the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOWzuOe1o0JAdQpIbl5l2Lg?view_as=subscriber Don’t forget to connect with me over on Instagram or via Email www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy our Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 13 Oct 2020 | Is Coral an Animal or a Plant? - With Brett Goodban from the Cairns Aquarium | 00:26:30 | |
The following podcast is with Marine Educator Brett Goodban from the Cairns Aquarium. The Wild Chat today is all about Coral and the big question of whether it is an animal or a plant. We will be talking to Brett over the months with a series on Marine Creatures. In the meantime you can find Brett educating thousands of visitors at the Cairns Aquarium which is found in North Queensland Australia. The Aquarium is world class in representing Habitats, Ecosystems and Animals found within the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef - check them out here https://www.cairnsaquarium.com.au/ Don’t forget to connect with me over on Instagram or via Email www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy our Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 19 Oct 2020 | What is a Quoll? - with Sarah Parsons-Holmes from Enviro Edu | 00:59:02 | |
Today's Wild Chat is with the AMAZING Sarah from Enviro Edu and today is all about Quolls. Now i'm sure you are wondering what a Quoll even is and because we wanted to share more details with you we decided to upload the interview to our YouTube channel, so check it out here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOWzuOe1o0JAdQpIbl5l2Lg?view_as=subscriber Sarah is an experienced field ecologist, zoologist and wildlife educator and is based in Mildura Victoria Australia. Along with her husband Alex, they are the founder of Enviro EDU, where they deliver educational, engaging and interactive wildlife talks to school students, early childhood and private events. Their programs are even more unique as they specialise in local, threatened species and environmental issues found within their area, therefore creating meaning and importance to their direct community. To find out more about what Sarah and Alex do, visit their website here http://www.enviroedu.com.au Get your cuppa ready as they chat with Sarah and Quinn the Spotted-tail Quoll will leave you wanting to know more about our amazing Australian Wildlife. Don’t forget to connect with me over on instagram http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy our Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 25 Oct 2020 | Spiders with Alan Henderson from Minibeast Wildlife | 00:42:31 | |
The following podcast is all about Spiders and the fascinating role they play in our Natural World. Alan and Deanna Henderson are the founders of Minibeast Wildlife and have their own Bug Shop where they ethically breed captive-bred populations of insects and arachnids for education facilities or for those who are brave enough to want one as a pet. You can find out more here on their website: https://www.minibeastwildlife.com.au/ Alan has had a fascination for invertebrates his whole life and has taken it as far as photographing these magnificent creatures with his passion for macro photography. THESE PHOTOS WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!! Alan and his wife Deanna are also the founding members of the very popular live exhibits found at the Melbourne Museum and this is called “Bugs Alive”! This episode will spark your curiosity and wonder for our 8 legged friends and you will want to know more…. I think Alan and Deanna will be regulars on our podcast sharing their passion and expertise. http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 01 Nov 2020 | Tree Kangaroos with Dr. Karen Coombes from Tree Roo Rescue and Conservation Centre Ltd. | 00:57:30 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Dr. Karen Coombes who is one of the go-to experts in Lumholtz Tree Kangaroos. Karen first studied veterinary nursing but later moved onto researching and receiving a Ph.D. on Lumholtz Tree Kangaroos. Karen now works around the clock rescuing and caring for these magnificent marsupial mammals in Malanda and the surrounding rainforest. To find out more information on what Karen does or how you can help, visit http://www.treeroorescue.org.au
http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 10 Nov 2020 | Amanda French and Her Journey Writing Bob Irwin's Book | 00:53:27 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Amanda French and her journey with Bob Irwin to document his story in order to write his book “The Last Crocodile Hunter: A Father and Son Legacy”. Amanda is a Media and Communications specialist traveling the world spotlighting projects and work going on by people trying to make a difference. To connect with Amanda French, visit her here: http://www.instagram.com/ourworldtreasures Don’t forget to connect with me: http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 15 Nov 2020 | Sea Turtles with Jennie Gilbert - Cairns Turtle Rehab Centre | 00:51:13 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Jennie Gilbert and we will be talking about all things Sea Turtles and why there is such a need to have a rehabilitation centre here in North Queensland Cairns. Jennie is the Co-Founder of the Cairns Turtle Rehab Centre and works very hard with all her team and volunteers to Rescue, Care and Rehabilitate, for the sea turtle to be released back into the Ocean. The following episode is about the threats our turtles are facing, how some just do not make it back into the wild but also what we can do to help and create change as a whole. To connect with Jennie Gilbert, visit her here: http://www.cairnsturtlerehab.org.au Don’t forget to connect with me: http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 22 Nov 2020 | Inside a Caterpillars Cocoon with Deanna Henderson from MiniBeast Wildlife | 00:48:52 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Deanna Henderson from MiniBeast Wildlife and finally we get to find out what really goes on inside a Caterpillars cocoon. This episode was so fascinating as we learn more about the world of insects and how they adapt, defend and compete for their survival just to reproduce and create strong offspring. Deanna Henderson has worked with Wildlife for over 20 years, educating and inspiring people to understand more on the importance of Insects to not only the survival of our natural world but our own survival too. To connect with Deanna Henderson, visit her here: http://www.minibeastwildlife.com.au Don’t forget to connect with me: http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 30 Nov 2020 | Wild About Australia - Chat with Dr Martin Cohen | 00:57:30 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Dr Martin Cohen from Wild About Australia, who is going to share with us his journey over the past 30 years as a Wildlife Biologist. Not only has he assisted in filming, research, consultations, communications, and education, he has actually spent a lot of his career being a tour guide as one of the top Wildlife Biologists, not only in Australia but around the world. This episode is a casual chat with Martin, however, we do get into some hot topics on conservation and how we really need to create change NOW!! http://www.wildaboutaustralia.com
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| 06 Dec 2020 | Stone Fish: The Most Venomous Fish in the World - With Professor Jamie Seymour | 00:54:38 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Professor Jamie Seymour from James Cook University Cairns and this time we are learning more about Stone Fish which is the most venomous fish in the world.
http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 13 Dec 2020 | Venom Collection with Zac Bower - Australian Reptile Park | 00:56:59 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Zac Bower who is in charge of the Snake Venom Program at the Australian Reptile Park. We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 20 Dec 2020 | Being the Voice for the Voiceless - With Christine Jorgensen | 01:06:55 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Christine Jorgensen who is a Wildlife Educator, currently working at the Cairns Aquarium. Today, Christine talks to us about some myths floating around about some of our wildlife, specifically sharks, and that is thanks to the over dramatisation of the media. I love how Christine replaces these myths with the reality of the situation, and that is all due to our choices. Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 03 Jan 2021 | Filming Insects for Documentaries with Alan Henderson from MiniBeast Wildlife | 00:41:40 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Alan Henderson (we have him back) where we talk about Filming insects for documentaries - spoiler alert coming! Don’t forget to connect with me over on our socials: We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 10 Jan 2021 | Wet Tropics Rainforest (Part One) - Terry Carmichael / Wet Tropics Management Authority | 00:40:16 | |
The following Wild Chat was a big one and is therefore split into two parts. Today we chat with a very important mentor of mine - Terry Carmichael. We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 17 Jan 2021 | Wet Tropics Rainforest (Part Two) - Terry Carmichael / Wet Tropics Management Authority | 00:39:57 | |
The following Wild Chat was a big one and is therefore split into two parts. Today we chat with a very important mentor of mine - Terry Carmichael. Don’t forget to connect with me over on our socials: We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 25 Jan 2021 | Stories of a Tour Guide with James Boettcher | FNQ Nature Tours | 01:03:31 | |
The following Wild Chat is with James Boettcher who is the owner-operator of FNQ Nature Tours in Cairns, North Queensland Australia. https://fnqnaturetours.com.au/ http://www.instagram.com/fnq_naturetours http://www.facebook.com/fnqnaturetours https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoh-r-JQx9WH6kahuEQ-1Yw
Don’t forget to connect with me over on our socials: http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 01 Feb 2021 | Australian Reefs, Global Warming, and Sharks! with Andrew Kahlil | 00:47:50 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Andrew Kahlil a Marine Biologist, underwater photographer, and science teacher currently living in the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.
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We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 07 Feb 2021 | Rossy / Cockatours, Step outside and the rugged land of the North | 01:08:47 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Rossy who owns and runs Cockatours. An Ecologist and passionate Wildlife enthusiast, Rossy takes his guests on a journey into the rugged land of the Cape York Northern Queensland. Rossy also has a program so important for our youth, called “Step Outside” which is a program designed to inspire teens to get away from technology and reconnect with nature and therefore themselves and others. I absolutely loved this chat as at times we got a little deep and vulnerable, so get ready for that. Rossy’s story of how he became who he is today truly is inspiring and its no wonder he can go on to help others connect with wildlife and our natural world. To book a tour with Rossy (get in quick) connect with him here: You can also find him on all his socials which you will find links on his website. Don’t forget to connect with me over on our socials: http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 14 Feb 2021 | Crocodiles of Australia with Matt Cornish | 01:04:48 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Matt Cornish chatting about Crocodiles in Australia, how to be CROCWISE in croc territory and Education about these magnificent prehistoric creatures. We are very passionate about Safety and Education and believe the more people know about these reptiles the more safe our community will be. Crocodiles are adapted to life on our planet as we know it and have survived on earth, relatively unchanged, for the past 90 million years. I believe with such adaptations we, as humans, have a lot to learn from these animals. We have to learn to live with wildlife that pose a threat to humans if our interactions come close. Everything has its place and role and I know for myself I would hate to see the flow on effect to our environment if Crocodiles did not exist any longer in Australia. Let's hope this never happens. Click here for some Government websites on Crocodile safety: https://environment.des.qld.gov.au/wildlife/animals/living-with/crocodiles/croc-wise Don’t forget to connect with me over on our socials: Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com or www.zootoyou.com.au http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education http://www.instagram.com/zootoyou Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.au Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 24 Feb 2021 | Wild Chat with Wil Kemp an Aussie Bloke / Zoo keeping, Train driving and naked gardening | 01:24:57 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Wil Kemp, where we get to know more about this true blue Aussie bloke, who has a love for Australia’s rugged bush and reptiles. Wil has worked hard within his career to educate as many people as possible about our Australian bush and the animals that call it home. From his humble beginnings as a reptile zoo keeper to now being a train driver and wildlife educator for the well known Savanna Lander of Northern Queensland. Wil’s sense of humour will have you in stitches as well as hunting down his socials to check out his naked gardening antics, what better way to experience nature than in your birthday suit. To follow Wil on his socials (if he isn't banned from Facebook) you can find him here: www.facebook.com/wilandmelswildlife Or jump on the next Savanna Lander trip and learn more about our Australian history, ecology and wildlife.: https://savannahlander.com.au/ Don’t forget to connect with me over on our socials: Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com or www.zootoyou.com.au http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education http://www.instagram.com/zootoyou Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.au Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 21 Mar 2021 | A Woman in Wildlife with Dr Tammie Matson | 00:54:48 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Dr Tammie Matson who is not only an inspirational woman in wildlife but an author, conservationist, business owner, tour guide, researcher, international speaker on stages, wife and mum of two boys……. WOW!! That is definitely worth celebrating and in honor of International Women's Day I wanted to interview a woman in wildlife who is an inspiration to me. Tammie talks to us about her journey to become who she is today and the courage, tenacity and drive she needed to continue on her mission to protect endangered wildlife and educate. Tammie is from North Queensland Australia and just like myself she is in love with Africa. Her visit to Zimbabwe at the age of 15 with her dad changed the trajectory of her life in an instant. Truly inspirational and a woman who believed in herself and the bigger picture of her mission in protecting our Natural World You will love this chat…… To connect with Tammie you can find her here: http://www.instagram.com/tammiematson http://www.instagram.com/matsonandridleysafaris Don’t forget to connect with me over on our socials: Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com or www.zootoyou.com.au http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education http://www.instagram.com/zootoyou Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.au Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 11 Apr 2021 | Sawfish with Dr Barbara Wueringer | 01:04:19 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Dr Barbara Wueringer who is the founder, director and lead scientist of Sharks and Rays Australia (SARA). Our chat is all about Sawfish and the massive issues this species is facing not only in Australia but world wide. Barbara shares with us their mission to educate more within the communities where Sawfish are found and how one of their recent projects, DNA collection, is extremely important to find out more information in regards to the Freshwater Sawfish distribution, size and breeding. With a lot of projects, scientists and students out there helping Barbara more data is needed to find out how we, as a collective, can contribute to saving this amazing creature of the River and Ocean. Enjoy learning more about Sawfish….. You will love this chat…… To connect with Barbara you can find her here: http://www.sharksandraysaustralia.com Don’t forget to connect with me over on our socials: Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com or www.zootoyou.com.au http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducation http://www.instagram.com/zootoyou or http://www.facebook.com/zootoyou.qld Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.au Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 18 Apr 2021 | The Songs of Plants and Trees with Kyle Lazich | 01:00:24 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Kyle who is a Medical Herbalist, Sound Healer and a Chocolate Wizard. Our episode is all about the song of plants and how they communicate. This episode took us far and wide with our own curiosity and imagination and we hope it sparks yours too. The wonders of the Natural world continue with this episode and opens up my own world further with how plants and trees communicate and have emotions. To connect with Kyle you can find him here: https://www.facebook.com/kylelaz7 http://www.instagram.com/kyle_laz7 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecacaocodes Don’t forget to connect with me over on our socials: Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com or www.zootoyou.com.au http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducation http://www.instagram.com/zootoyou or http://www.facebook.com/zootoyou.qld Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.au Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 23 May 2021 | Sharks | Andrew Khalil | 01:24:15 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Andrew Khalil and today is all about Sharks. We have had Andrew on our podcast before so if you have not heard that episode then make sure you check out episode 17. Andrew is a Marine Biologist, underwater Photographer and works at the University of QLD in Brisbane Queensland Australia. Andrew's knowledge blows my mind and I absolutely love chatting and learning from him, and as you will be able to tell from this Wild Chat his passion and love for Sharks shines. To connect with Andrew you can find him here: http://www.instagram.com/a_deep_obsession Don’t forget to connect with me over on our socials: Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com or www.zootoyou.com.au http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducation http://www.instagram.com/zootoyou or http://www.facebook.com/zootoyou.qld Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.au Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 06 Jun 2021 | How Can We Make a Difference with Elizabeth Tov Carva | 01:03:58 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Lizzy and today our little chat goes far and wide about how we can make a difference within our Natural World. At times it can be disheartening with what we are doing to our planet however there is hope….. And with hope there is action and change. I loved having this Wild Chat with Lizzy as we also find out who she is and what her mission in life is. To connect with Lizzy you can find her here: http://www.instagram.com/lizirix http://www.facebook.com/liztovcarva Don’t forget to connect with me over on our socials: Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com or www.zootoyou.com.au http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducation http://www.instagram.com/zootoyou or http://www.facebook.com/zootoyou.qld Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.au Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 18 Jul 2021 | Alex Iozzi - Who would Win? | 01:04:39 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Alex Iozzi, a Wildlife Demonstrator and Content creator Educating people, not only about Australian animals but animals found around the world. Alex has used a unique way to spark individual curiosity by creating content around a big question of “Who would Win?”. By doing this Alex creates a platform for inquiry, education and conversation. Check out his Instagram page to find out what I am talking about and listen to our Wild Chat: To connect with Alex you can find him here: http://www.instagram.com/alexapex1 Don’t forget to connect with me over on our socials: http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducation Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.au Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 25 Jul 2021 | The importance of Keystone Species and How Everything is Connected | Sera Steves | 01:19:45 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Sera Steves a Zoologist and advocate for all things Wildlife and an extremely dedicated advisor and spokesperson for our Spectacled Flying Foxes, found right here in North Queensland's Wet Tropics. Today Sera talks to us about the importance of keystone species, like bats and cassowaries, and how they play a crucial role in the environment. We go deep in understanding how everything is connected and what may happen if we lose a particular species. Sadly our Spectacled Flying Fox is endangered and today we chat more about these gorgeous flying mammals, what role they play in our rainforests and why they should be listed as critically endangered. I absolutely loved listening to Sera’s knowledge and her passion for our Aussie Wildlife. To connect with Sera you can find her here: http://www.instagram.com/sera_loves_crocs Don’t forget to connect with me over on our socials: http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducation Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.au Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 01 Aug 2021 | Why Do Fish Have Colours? With Andrew Khalil | 01:16:58 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Andrew Khalil and we have him back for the third time. If you have not listened to his other Wild Chats then I highly recommend you head to previous episodes and check them out. This episode we chat about WHY fish have colours and how predatory animals have shaped this throughout evolution. We also go into how fish change sex and how they are actually really smart creatures. Andrew is such a massive advocate for our oceans and he wants everyone to know how much we actually depend on it for all life on this planet. At this point in history all life on our planet depends on us to make its continuation possible. We can all do our part in the day-to-day choices we make to make life better for all the other organisms we share this planet with. Andrew really is a wealth of knowledge and I encourage you to reach out to him and have a chat, he is so welcoming and loves sharing and learning. Andrew is a Marine Biologist, underwater Photographer and works at the University of QLD in Brisbane Queensland Australia. To connect with Andrew you can find him here: Don’t forget to connect with me over on our socials: http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducation Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 08 Aug 2021 | Mangrove Watch Program with Alex Sinchak from CAFNEC | 00:59:09 | |
The following Wild Chat is Alex Sinchak who works within the Mangrove Watch Program here in Far North QLD Cairns. Alex works with volunteers and encourages our community to get involved as citizen scientists, where not only do they help with data collection but also learn more about the importance of our Mangroves and Estuaries. In 2017 CAFNEC (Cairns & Far North Environment Centre) established the Mangrove Watch Program and believes it is extremely important for long term monitoring to occur which gives scientists an indicator of change over time. Their monitoring has now collaborated with South Cape York Catchments, Great Barrier Reef Legacy and Dawul Wuru Aboriginal Corporations Yirrganydji Rangers which allow a whole lot more coastal monitoring to occur. The health of our Mangroves is imperative for a healthy foreshore, seagrass beds and for the Great Barrier Reef. This chat will lead us onto further talks and education about Mangroves and Estuaries and I look forward to having those experts on our Wild Chat podcast. To find CAFNEC and all the information needed please follow the link below: Don’t forget to connect with me over on our socials: http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducation Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 15 Aug 2021 | Agile Project with Shai Ager | 01:08:36 | |
The following Wild Chat is with a young woman who, in my opinion, is a powerhouse in the Wildlife Carers world and making some waves within the industry, especially with the relocation of macropods. Shai is only 23 years of age and is the founder of the Agile Project here in North Queensland Cairns and is working with a team of dedicated, passionate and inspirational people to help relocate hundreds of Agile Wallabies from a field near a very busy highway. Shai’s passion for wildlife comes out in this conversation, as well as some very important topics to talk about from mental health, funding, regulations and of course issues with wildlife and humans in general. Shai certainly has a voice and I love it! I enjoy this Wild Chat. To find Shai and all the information on the Agile Project follow the links below : https://www.theagileproject.com.au/ http://www.instagram.com/wild.with.shai Don’t forget to connect with me over on our socials: http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducation Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 22 Aug 2021 | Frogs and Cane Toads with Dr Martin Cohen | 01:00:09 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Dr Martin Cohen from Wild About Australia, who is chatting to us today about Australian Frogs and the introduction of the Cane Toad and what effect it has had on our native species. To connect with Dr Martin Cohen, visit him here: Don’t forget to connect with me: Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 29 Aug 2021 | Zoo Keeping with Dan Rumsey | Australian Reptile Park | 01:33:16 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Dan Rumsey who is in charge of the reptile section at the Australian Reptile Park in NSW Australia. Today Dan and I talked about zoo keeping and what is involved in a typical day as well as answering one of the biggest questions asked, “How do I get a job as a Zoo keeper”, which was finally answered in great detail on this Wild Chat. To connect with Dan find him here: http://www.instagram.com/zookeeper_dan Don’t forget to connect with me: http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 05 Sep 2021 | Climate Change with Claire Galvin | Australian Youth Climate Coalition | 01:00:07 | |
The following Wild Chat is with 19 year old Claire Galvin, a climate campaigner and organiser, building leadership in young people to advocate for systemic solutions to climate change. Wow what a powerhouse and voice for our natural world and an amazing leader in her field. Claire works for the Australian Youth Climate Coalition and is on the management team of CAFNEC. Claire first started her journey when in year 12 she watched a documentary which broke her heart, seeing what us humans are doing to our planet. She organised her first climate strike in year 12 which has now grown and is known as the “School Strike for Climate Change”. Watch out world, Claire Galvin is on her way to create ripples and change! To connect with Claire find her here: http://www.instagram.com/clairegalvin_ http://www.instagram.com/aycccairns IPCC Report: https://www.ipcc.ch/reports/ Don’t forget to connect with me: http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 12 Sep 2021 | Handfish with Jemina Stuart-Smith | Handfish Conservation Project | 00:59:08 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Jemina who is a Marine Biologist at the Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania. Currently Jemina coordinates the Handfish Conservation Project working tirelessly researching and collecting data to help recover these critically endangered fish. Jemina and her team have found waters of Tasmania are warming due to the East Australian Current bringing in warmer waters, which inevitably, is changing the fish and their habitats. The Handfish sure is a unique looking creature and as Jemina describes the warming waters are not the only issue involved in the decline of these fish. Make sure you do yourself a favour and visit the website http://www.handfish.org.au and find out more on how you can help by donating towards this project plus you get to see the weird and wonderful photos of these cold water fish. I really enjoyed learning more about what Handfish are and excited to see this project bring in more information so we can learn about our creatures of the sea. To connect with Jemina find her here: jemina.stuartsmith@utas.edu.au http://www.facebook.com/handfishconservationproject Don’t forget to connect with me: http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 10 Oct 2021 | Let’s Go Buggin' | Bridgette Gower from Aussie Macro Photos | 00:56:19 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Bridgette Gower who runs her own nature based tours here in Cairns Queensland called “Let’s Go Buggin!!”. Bridgett also, during our summer wet season, runs another amazing tour called “Let’s go Shroomin!!” and is also a Macro Photographer taking the most amazing photos of our natural world. Bridgettes passion for photography led her to creating her own business taking locals and tourists on a journey to explore the macro world of insects. Not only do you learn more about these secretive creatures, you also get to do some photography and spot some elusive frogs, birds and reptiles. To connect with Bridgette find her here: http://www.instagram.com/bridgettegower http://www.facebook.com/aussiemacrophotos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVweUfCxuS2dnlnFw5eQSuA GET YOUR AMAZING 2022 CALENDAR HERE: http://www.aussiemacrophotos.com Don’t forget to connect with me: http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 17 Oct 2021 | Aussie Snake Wranglers | Chris Soul | 01:18:01 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Chris Soul, an Aussie larrikin who works alongside his mate, Stuart Mckenzie on the TV series, Aussie Snake Wranglers. Chris not only worked at Australia Zoo for 7 years working his way into being a Crocodile presenter and handler but also a Shark Diver at Sea World found on the Gold Coast Queensland. From being a Bass Guitarist in a band to Snake removal, Crocodile presenting, Shark diving, Fauna spotting and being on a TV series, Chris is destined for a fun and interesting life ahead….. With humour of course. The Aussie Snake Wranglers is based on Stuart Mckenzie’s business - Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers - which is run by a team of passionate Wildlife Educators and experienced Snake handlers. You will meet Mullet Mick and Adele, Jess, Olivia and of course Stuart and Chris. Chris is the funny guy which brings some light humour to the TV series but also life itself…. It's got to be enjoyed and laughed at right? You will see that in the following Wild Chat….. To connect with Chris find him here and of course check out the gogglebox episode with link below: Gogglebox episode: Don’t forget to connect with us: Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 24 Oct 2021 | Finding your Bat Cave | Jodie Creek & Matt Cornish | 01:31:26 | |
The following Wild Chat this week is reversed with Matt chatting to Jodie about her story of becoming a Wildlife Educator, Business owner and how finding your own Bat cave is important for life. Jodie is a mum of 3 who has always had a passion for wildlife and nature. She is the founder of Zoo to You which is a Mobile Wildlife Education business taking Australian animals into the classroom educating students and teachers about our amazing Wildlife. For the last 15 years in her own business, Jodie has seen the need to assist teachers and schools in educating students with the right information in line with the Australian Science Curriculum. She has therefore developed her own Online Wildlife Education Classroom for schools to use, branding this under Australian Wildlife Education and creating it in partnership with Zoo to You. Jodie has a passion also for mentoring those within the wildlife industry helping like minded educators to present and bring their light to the world. Australian Wildlife Education: Wild Chats podcast is run by both Jodie and Matt as co-hosts bringing you amazing stories and education about Animals. To Connect with us find us here: http://www.instagram.com/zootoyou http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/adventures_by_matt http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 14 Nov 2021 | Australian Quoll Conservancy | Alberto Vale | 01:21:30 | |
Alberto Vale is the President and founding member of the Australian Quoll Conservancy based here in Far North Queensland. Focusing their efforts on the vulnerable and endangered Spotted Tail and Northern Quolls, Alberto has taken citizen science to a whole new level. In this Wild Chat we learn about the incredible work being done behind the scenes to save two animals that are spearheaded for extinction. https://instagram.com/australianquollconservancy https://www.facebook.com/quolls.org.au/ Please connect with me as I would love to hear from you: Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 21 Nov 2021 | Platypus with Tahneal Hawke | Platypus Conservation Initiative | 01:05:54 | |
The following Wild Chat is with Tahneal Hawke from Platypus Conservation Initiative found down in NSW Australia. Tahneal is a part of this amazing project, conducting field work, research and data collection to help further understand this very elusive secretive Monotreme Mammal of Australia. I have been wanting to learn more about Platypus for a long time and this chat with Tahneal was amazing….. Trust me there was a lot to talk about Tahneal Can be contacted here: To find out more about the project find contacts here: Platypus Conservation Initiative: Please connect with me as I would love to hear from you: Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 28 Nov 2021 | Rainforest Rescue | Justin McMahon | 01:17:26 | |
Justin McMahon is the Daintree Land Manager for Rainforest Rescue, managing rainforest restoration activities for over 30 seperate properties in the Daintree National Park. Justin is well regarded as one of the most knowledgeable young conservationists in Far North Queensland, the way he sees the wild world will have you begging for more. In this podcast Justin explains why the Daintree Rainforest is one of the most unique ecosystems on earth and how we can do our part to preserve its natural beauty. As always, there are hard hitting questions and controversial conversations which makes for an intriguing discussion. www.instagram.com/rainforestrescueau Please connect with me as I would love to hear from you: Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 05 Dec 2021 | 2021 In Review with Matt and Jodie | 00:37:18 | |
In Episode 41, Matt and Jodie look back at the journey that has been 2021 and how the Wild Chats podcast came to be. www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducation http://www.instagram.com/zootoyou Please connect with us as we would love to hear from you: Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 12 Dec 2021 | What does Wildlife mean to you? | James Boettcher | 00:59:07 | |
In this Wild Chat we are joined by James Boettcher from FNQ Nature Tours as we discuss the meaning of ‘Wildlife’ and the benefits of connecting with nature. This is the second chat we have had with the ever captivating James Boettcher (See Episode 16 for our previous chat). To connect with James find him here: https://fnqnaturetours.com.au/ http://www.instagram.com/fnq_naturetours http://www.facebook.com/fnqnaturetours https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoh-r-JQx9WH6kahuEQ-1Yw Please connect with Matt or Jodie find us here: Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 19 Dec 2021 | Wombat Mange | John Creighton - Wombat Care Bundanoon | 01:19:44 | |
Today's Wild Chat is with John Creighton from Wombat Care Bundanoon and we talk more about Australia’s Wombats and the current issue of Mange. After the bush fires a lot of Australian animals faced devastating times with lack of food and shelter and of course a lot had been burned. Wombats may have been sheltered in their burrows however the aftermath for them also was devastating with no food at all left for these herbivores. John and his team at wombat Care, along with so many other organistions and volunteers helped our Wildlife day in and day out, however what John was seeing is another massive problem for our Wombats and that is with Mange. John explains very well in the following podcast what mange is and the current problems Wombats face. I love John’s outlook, creative ways of treating the wombats and how optimistic he is in educating the community to work together with our wildlife. To connect with John and Wombat Care Bundanoon find him here: https://www.wombatcarebundanoon.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/Wombat-Care-Bundanoon-358178921460596 Please connect with Matt or Jodie find us here: http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||
| 26 Dec 2021 | Dingo management across Australia | Angus Emmot | 01:14:54 | |
Today's Wild Chat is with Angus Emmot a grazier, naturalist and owner of Noonbah Station found within the Longreach Shire, Queensland Australia. Angus is well renowned for being the 3rd generation on Noonbah station and also for his naturalist work and amazing photography. Angus Works for the Queensland Museum and is not short of a project as he stands strong with his voice for topics such as Dingo management, farming and the latest with Fracking within the Lake Eyre Basin and Channel country. Angus talks in depth about Australia's land apex predator, the Dingo, and how they are now classed as a Wild Dog and therefore targeted with poison in order to supposedly protect our farmers' livestock. Listen to the following Wild Chat to find out how removing the Dingo, an apex predator, can have devastating effects on the biodiversity of the habitats and ecosystems and what Angus did on his grazing land that has worked! To connect with Angus find him here: https://www.facebook.com/angus.emmott https://www.instagram.com/angusemmottphotography Please connect with Jodie and Matt here: http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Enjoy the following Wild Chat! We hope you enjoyed that Wild Chat! | |||