AquaZoo Adventures Podcast

Take a trip back in time with AquaZoo Adventures! In this special .5 episode, Allen and Shannon step away from the usual animal news and zoo updates to revisit the animal movies, cartoons, commercials, and pop culture moments they remember from growing up in the 1970s and 1980s. From the ocean adventures of Jaws and Orca to classic characters like Garfield and the unforgettable mongoose from Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, this episode explores how animals became part of some of their favo

October is packed with exciting events, incredible wildlife stories, and fascinating animal facts at Hill City AquaZoo! In this episode of AquaZoo Adventures, Allen, Associate Director of Guest Experience, and Shannon, Zoo Director, share everything happening this month—from special ticket deals and animal awareness days to a chocolate-loving black bear, an incredible beluga whale relocation, and a tiny new arrival named Gnocchi. Whether you're planning your next visit, looki

September is packed with exciting events, conservation opportunities, incredible wildlife stories, and fascinating animal facts at Hill City AquaZoo! In Episode 5 of AquaZoo Adventures, Allen, Associate Director of Guest Experience, and Shannon, Zoo Director, share everything happening this September—from special admission deals and hands-on activities to conservation events and an inside look at two of AquaZoo's lovable residents, Penelope and Eloise the Juliana pigs. Whethe

Welcome back to AquaZoo Adventures! In Episode 4, Allen and Shannon record from one of the most colorful places at Hill City AquaZoo—the Parakeet Aviary. Surrounded by the cheerful chirps of more than 100 budgies, they share exciting August events, community outreach, conservation stories, fascinating parakeet facts, and simple ways everyone can help protect wildlife. From August membership savings and package deals to World Cat Day, World Lizard Day, Mira's special appearanc

Welcome back to AquaZoo Adventures! In Episode 3, Allen and Shannon take listeners behind the scenes at Hill City AquaZoo for another exciting episode filled with July events, wildlife conservation stories, fascinating animal facts, and interactive animal training. From Shark Week and First Responder Week to Ray Awareness Day, National Zookeeper Week, and exciting Summer Camp opportunities, this episode is packed with family-friendly fun and educational experiences. Along the

If You Love Exotic Animals, Family Attractions in Lynchburg, Virginia, Behind-the-Scenes Zoo Stories, and Fascinating Wildlife Facts, Then Episode 2 of the Hill City AquaZoo Podcast is a Must-Listen. Hosted by Allen, Associate Director of Guest Experience, alongside Shannon, Director of Hill City AquaZoo in Lynchburg, VA, Episode 2 of the Hill City AquaZoo Podcast takes listeners behind the scenes of zoo life with exciting event announcements, viral animal news, and an in-dep

If you love exotic animals, family attractions in Lynchburg, Virginia, behind-the-scenes zoo stories, and unforgettable wildlife encounters, then the very first Hill City AquaZoo Podcast is a must-listen. Hosted by Allen, Associate Director of Guest Experience, alongside Shannon, Director of Hill City AquaZoo in Lynchburg, VA, this debut episode takes listeners on an entertaining and educational journey through upcoming zoo events, viral animal stories, and the incredible res