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    The Zooquarium Podcast

    The Zooquarium Podcast is a deep dive into all of the questions YOU want answered about the animals and habitats of the land, sea, and air. On each episode, artist Mike Bennett and biologist Chanel Hason use their background as educators to answer YOUR questions and invite guests from the wildlife and creative worlds to explore the convergence of science and art together.

    Parent info: The Zooquarium Podcast is recommended for ages 6-10. It's an Episodic show that can be listened to in any order. Made in the USA, it's about Animals and Nature for kids. Launched in 2025, it has 1 season.

    There are 30 episodes

    Episodes
    The most recent appears first.

    • How Do Snails Make Slime?
      How Do Snails Make Slime?

      17 minEpisode 154 August 2026

      Phoebe and Manaal ask: How Do Snails Make Slime? Not only is this an incredible question, but it's our first from the UK! It also gives Mike and Chanel an opportunity to chat with snail expert, Dr. Jann Vendetti!

    • Carol Cleveland MEOWS! More on Cats & Creativity with Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes!
      Carol Cleveland MEOWS! More on Cats & Creativity with Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes!

      10 min28 July 2026

      Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with Gretchen and Thomas of Carol Cleveland Sings! They talk about cats, their ideal animal collaborators, and writing podcast theme songs.

    • Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?
      Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?

      11 minEpisode 1421 July 2026

      Leta asks: Why Do Cats Have Whiskers? We've all seen them and they look so cool, but WHY are they there? Mike and Chanel are all set to answer Leta's question and talk all about cat whiskers with Gretchen Lohse and Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings!

    • BONUS: Leapin' Lemurs with Dr. Tim Eppley
      BONUS: Leapin' Lemurs with Dr. Tim Eppley

      17 min14 July 2026

      Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with ecologist Tim Eppley about aye-ayes, all other lemurs, what it's like to study animal and plant-life in Madagascar, and they learn about his journey from animal-lover to Chief Conservation Officer at Wildlife Ma…

    • Why Are the Middle Fingers of Aye-Ayes So Long?
      Why Are the Middle Fingers of Aye-Ayes So Long?

      13 minEpisode 137 July 2026

      Milo asks: Why Are the Middle Fingers of Aye-Ayes So Long? What a fascinating question about a fascinating animal! Mike and Chanel are joined by ecologist Tim Eppley, the Chief Conservation Officer for Wildlife Madagascar, to answer Milo's question and teach u…

    • BONUS: Books Are Magic with John Sazaklis
      BONUS: Books Are Magic with John Sazaklis

      14 min30 June 2026

      Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with author John Sazaklis about red-eyed tree frogs, Mad Magazine, the joy of animal education, and how John became a best selling children's book author!

    • Why Do Red-Eyed Tree Frogs Have Multiple Eyelids?
      Why Do Red-Eyed Tree Frogs Have Multiple Eyelids?

      12 minEpisode 1223 June 2026

      Maybellene asks: Why Do Red-Eyed Tree Frogs Have Multiple Eyelids?That's such a great question. It's a good thing that Chanel has the answer, plus a few extra red-eyed tree frog facts for Maybellene, Mike, and special guest John Sazaklis, author of My Life as …

    • BONUS: Talkin' Tigers with Megan Hagedorn
      BONUS: Talkin' Tigers with Megan Hagedorn

      10 min16 June 2026

      Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with Zoologist Megan Hagedorn about tigers, what inspired her to study animals, and how she blends the classics with animals as an artist!

    • Why Do Tigers Have Stripes?
      Why Do Tigers Have Stripes?

      14 minEpisode 119 June 2026

      Henley asks: Why Do Tigers Have Stripes? Tigers do have such a distinct look, so let's find out why! Mike and Chanel welcome tiger expert Megan Hagedorn to the Podcast to answer Henley's question and tell us all even more about our stripey feline friends.

    • BONUS: Crickets, Clay, and the City of Roses with Chuck Duke
      BONUS: Crickets, Clay, and the City of Roses with Chuck Duke

      8 min2 June 2026

      Mike and Chanel chat with legendary animator Chuck Duke about his background with Will Vinton Studios, observing actual dogs for Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs, animating special characters for Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), and more!

    • Where Are Crickets' Ears Located?
      Where Are Crickets' Ears Located?

      15 minEpisode 1026 May 2026

      Willa asks: Where Are Crickets' Ears Located? Are the on their heads? Their wings? Someplace else?? Chanel answers Willa's question and tells Mike more cricket information than he ever though he'd need to know. Then, they welcome back guest Chuck Duke to talk …

    • BONUS: Chanel in the Wild - Animal conversations with kids!
      BONUS: Chanel in the Wild - Animal conversations with kids!

      6 min19 May 2026

      Chanel interviews kids at Mike Bennett Studios in Portland, OR about their favorite animals & animal facts! A big thanks goes out to all of the kids who participated, as well as their families. And shout out to Goat It Solutions for letting their furry friends…

    • Why Are Orcas So Deadly?
      Why Are Orcas So Deadly?

      24 minEpisode 912 May 2026

      Eva asks: Why Are Orcas So Deadly? Great question, Eva. Are killer whales truly KILLER WHALES? Luckily, Mike and Chanel are joined by Orca conservationist, Kendra Nelson.

    • BONUS: Animating Animals - More With Stop Motion Animator, Adam Taylor
      BONUS: Animating Animals - More With Stop Motion Animator, Adam Taylor

      8 min5 May 2026

      This bonus episode features more of Mike and Chanel’s conversation with Adam Taylor all about his experience as an animator! They continue their conversation about chickens, but also discuss octopuses, monkeys, and bunnies.

    • Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?
      Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?

      11 minEpisode 828 April 2026

      Maggie asks: Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg? Ah yes, the age old question! Hosts Mike Bennett and Chanel Hason can certainly handle that one, along with a special guest - Adam Taylor, a stop motion animator who worked on Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugg…

    • BONUS: In Living Color - The Wild World of Chameleons with Jenna Lamping
      BONUS: In Living Color - The Wild World of Chameleons with Jenna Lamping

      6 min21 April 2026

      This bonus episode features more of Mike and Chanel’s conversation with Jenna Lamping all about CHAMELEONS! They continue their conversation about these fascinating reptiles, including their unique eyes and hands. PLUS, they talk about other animals that can c…

    • How Can Chameleons Change Color?
      How Can Chameleons Change Color?

      10 minEpisode 714 April 2026

      Bianca asks: How Can Chameleons Change Color? What an amazing question! It's pretty well known that they can change color, but how they do it is definitely a mystery. Luckily hosts Mike and Chanel know a lizard expert, Lenna Lamping from the Cincinnati Zoo and…

    • BONUS: Act Like an Animal - More with actor Derrick Baskin from Disney's The Little Mermaid on Broadway
      BONUS: Act Like an Animal - More with actor Derrick Baskin from Disney's The Little Mermaid on Broadway

      17 min7 April 2026

      This bonus episode features more of Mike and Chanel’s conversation with Derrick Baskin all about EELS! They continue their conversation about eels, the experience of performing on stage for kids, and embodying all different types of animals. PLUS, Chanel and M…

    • Why Are Moray Eels' Faces So Long?
      Why Are Moray Eels' Faces So Long?

      18 minEpisode 631 March 2026

      Agatha asks: Why Are Moray Eels' Faces So Long? Seriously - they're SO LONG! But why? Mike and Chanel answer Agatha's question with the help of actor Derrick Baskin, who played Jetsam in Disney's The Little Mermaid on Broadway. Together, they discuss scientifi…

    • BONUS: Deep Dive on SHARKS with Alex McInturf!
      BONUS: Deep Dive on SHARKS with Alex McInturf!

      6 min24 March 2026

      This bonus episode features more of Mike and Chanel’s conversation with Alex McInturf all about SHARKS! They continue their conversation about shark sleeping habits and talk more about sharks in pop culture (Sharknado!), how to study sharks, Alex's favorite sh…

    • Do Sharks Sleep With Their Eyes Open or Closed?
      Do Sharks Sleep With Their Eyes Open or Closed?

      14 minEpisode 517 March 2026

      Griffin asks: Do Sharks Sleep With Their Eyes Open or Closed? What a great question! Mike and Chanel get down to the bottom of Griffin's question with the help of shark expert, Alex McInturf from Oregon State University's Big Fish Lab. Not only do they answer …

    • BONUS: Centipedes & Stop-Motion with Chuck Duke!
      BONUS: Centipedes & Stop-Motion with Chuck Duke!

      9 min10 March 2026

      This bonus episode features more of Mike and Chanel’s conversation with legendary animator Chuck Duke, who helped bring Mr. Centipede to life in James and the Giant Peach(1996). They also talk about Chuck's experience animating Jack Skellington and working wit…

    • Why Do Centipedes Have So Many Legs?
      Why Do Centipedes Have So Many Legs?

      12 minEpisode 43 March 2026

      Sloane asks: Why Do Centipedes Have So Many Legs? Seriously, there's SO MANY! Mike and Chanel get down to the bottom of Sloane's question, explain the difference between centipedes and millipedes, and invite special guest Chuck Duke to talk about his experienc…

    • BONUS: TOUCAN TALK - More from Aimee Owen's interview from The Zooquarium Podcast
      BONUS: TOUCAN TALK - More from Aimee Owen's interview from The Zooquarium Podcast

      10 min24 February 2026

      This BONUS video features more of Mike and Chanel’s conversation with Aimee Owen, the Cincinnati Zoo's Aviculture Senior Keeper (bird keeper). For more of their conversation, be sure to check out Episode 3 of The Zooquarium Podcast, “What Are Those Giant Beaks…

    • What Are Those Giant Beaks on Toucans About?
      What Are Those Giant Beaks on Toucans About?

      10 minEpisode 317 February 2026

      Izzy asks: What Are Those Giant Beaks on Toucans About? Yeah, what ARE they about?! Luckily, Mike and Chanel are friends with Aimee Owen, the Cincinnati Zoo's Aviculture Senior Keeper (bird keeper), to tell us ALL ABOUT toucans and their giant beaks. And since…

    • BONUS: Puppets Talk: More on Sea Otters, Puppets, and MORE with Moddy Himmel
      BONUS: Puppets Talk: More on Sea Otters, Puppets, and MORE with Moddy Himmel

      6 min10 February 2026

      This BONUS video features more of Mike and Chanel’s conversation with Moddy Himmel, an educator and puppeteer using their craft to engage with students through the arts. For more of their conversation, be sure to check out Episode 2 of The Zooquarium Podcast, …

    • How Long Can Sea Otters Hold Their Breath?
      How Long Can Sea Otters Hold Their Breath?

      16 minEpisode 23 February 2026

      Calvin asks: How long can sea otters hold their breath? Great question, Calvin! Hosts Mike Bennett and Chanel Hason answer Calvin’s question, share some other cool sea otter facts, and invite guest Moddy Himmel to share their experience educating through puppe…

    • BONUS: Sloth Talk - Our exclusive interview with Sloth Conservationist, Dr. Rebecca Cliffe
      BONUS: Sloth Talk - Our exclusive interview with Sloth Conservationist, Dr. Rebecca Cliffe

      21 min26 January 2026

      This BONUS video features Dr. Rebecca Cliffe, a conservationist specializing in sloths in Costa Rica. The Zooquarium Podcast's Mike and Chanel chat with Dr. Cliffe about her work with sloths and get her take on Fitz's sloth poop question from Episode 1 of the …

    • Why Do Sloths Poop on the Ground?
      Why Do Sloths Poop on the Ground?

      10 minEpisode 120 January 2026

      Fitz asks: WHY DO SLOTHS POOP ON THE GROUND? Hosts Mike Bennett and Chanel Hason answer Fitz’s question, share some other cool sloth facts, and discuss Mike’s iconic sloth Slow Down signs.

    • Introducing The Zooquarium Podcast
      Introducing The Zooquarium Podcast

      1 minSeason 1Trailer8 September 2025

      Art and Science collide on The Zooquarium Podcast!

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