Trainer Talks and Tails

by Daisy Barrett & Tess McKelliget

Join co-hosts Tess & Daisy on Trainer, Talks and Tails podcast where, with the help of fellow keepers, trainers, and industry experts we’ll discuss topics within the zoological and aquarium industry including animal training and conservation!

Podcast episodes

  • Season 3

  • Reptiles, Role Changes and Venom Programs with Brandon Gifford

    Reptiles, Role Changes and Venom Programs with Brandon Gifford

    We're ending 2024 with an incredible guest, Brandon! Brandon shares his journey within the industry, including some difficult decisions he had to make in order to aid his progression to work every day with his dream species. Brandon chats about his new role, goals and skills to hopes to develop, as well as Australian Reptile Park's famous snake venom program. You can find the podcast on socials @trainertalksandtails or reach out for feedback or questions on trainertalksandtails@outlook.com.

  • Documenting Wildlife with Beau Eastman

    Documenting Wildlife with Beau Eastman

    Beau has had a long career working within zoos, but for this episode we focus in on his passion and something that he loves creating, wildlife documentaries. We talk about where it all started, where Beau hopes the project will grow too and how one pretty cool person acknowledged his hard work. You can find the podcast on socials @trainertalksandtails or reach out for feedback or queries on trainertalkandtails@outlook.com.

  • Wildlife Vet Nursing with Kellie Carmody

    Wildlife Vet Nursing with Kellie Carmody

    Kellie, vet nurse for Wildlife Sydney and SEA LIFE Sydney joins us this week to chat in detail about her role as a vet nurse! We talk all about the array of species she works with, transitioning from a keeper role and how sustainable a vet nurse role can be. You can find the podcast on socials @trainertalksandtails or reach out for feedback or queries on trainertalksandtails@outlook.com.

  • Lets Talk Koalas with Liz Florance

    Lets Talk Koalas with Liz Florance

    Liz from Symbio Wildlife Park joins us to share her extensive experience and knowledge for caring for koalas in human care! We touch on the roles koalas play in zoos, how breeding is managed and how we can get involved in vital conservation. You can find the podcast on socials @trainertalksandtails or reach out for feedback or queries on trainertalksandtails@outlook.com.

  • Caring For Wildlife With Lexie Scott

    Caring For Wildlife With Lexie Scott

    Lets chat wildlife caring! We talk with Lexie Scott, a long time wildlife carer who has raised and released hundreds of native Australian animals back into the wild over her 20 years of caring. We talk about her experiences, the differences she has found with caring for different species and, of course, how to involved!