• Sea Guardians: Dr. Debi Luke’s Fight for Manatees, Corals, Sea Turtles and more
    Nov 4 2024

    In the Season 2 kickoff of Robin's Nest, Dr. Debi Luke discusses her impactful work at the Florida Aquarium, focusing on marine conservation. She highlights efforts to protect manatees, an iconic species at risk, and her advocacy for their well-being. Dr. Luke also talks about Florida's climate challenges, especially with coral conservation, aiming to restore reefs critical to marine biodiversity. Additionally, she covers the aquarium's role in rescuing and rehabilitating sea turtles, emphasizing the urgency of protecting these vulnerable marine creatures. Hope you enjoy!

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    29 mins
  • Penguins Return to the Wild: A Heartwarming Journey of Conservation
    Sep 16 2024

    Welcome back to Robin’s Nest, the podcast hosted by Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane.

    As we wrap up season one, we bring you a special story straight from South Africa! In this week’s episode, Dr. Ganzert is joined by five remarkable guests, Dr. David Roberts, Natalie Maskell, Dr. Thomas Edling, Dr. Kashya Choksi, and Cheryl Lesko to discuss an inspiring penguin release. You'll witness the heartwarming moment when 12 African Penguins, many of which were rescued as eggs and rehabilitated by the dedicated team at Sanccob, are returned to the wild. Discover more about the incredible conservation work Sanccob is doing to protect species like the African Penguin!

    We’re excited for you to join us in this unforgettable episode and deepen your connection to animals around the world!


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    23 mins
  • Global Humane Regional Director for Africa, Taryn Gillson
    Aug 19 2024

    Join us for the latest episode of Robin’s Nest, hosted by American Humane President and CEO, Dr. Robin Ganzert.

    We’re coming back to you from South Africa, where Robin speaks with Taryn Gillson, the Global Humane Regional Director for Africa. In this action-packed 30-minute episode, you'll hear the touching story of a cheetah who received critical care from Global Humane, with a surprising and adorable twist along the way. The discussion also dives into some of the inhumane practices affecting elephants and lions, while highlighting the relentless efforts of Global Humane to protect all wildlife across Africa.

    Tune in to explore our vital work in South Africa and get a closer look at how we're making a difference.

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    33 mins
  • Robin's Nest Coming to You From South Africa
    Aug 5 2024

    In this new episode of Robin’s Nest, American Humane president and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert is coming to us straight from South Africa.


    In this exciting episode, Robin speaks with the 2023 and 2024 Global Humanitarian Award Recipients Adrian Gardiner and John Payne, respectively. Adrian delves into his leadership journey in conservation and his efforts with the Nyosi Wildlife Reserve, while John highlights the significant impact of American Humane's Pups4Patriots program and underscores the importance of community connection.

    Both men are leaders in the humanitarian space, and we hope you enjoy getting to know a little more about each of their inspiring work.


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    25 mins
  • Hero Dogs Maverick and Moxie
    Jul 15 2024

    In the latest episode of Robin’s Nest, American Humane president and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with two of our 2023 Hero Dog handlers Kelly Brownfield and Katie Harris. Watch and listen to learn more about their journey and their incredible hero dogs, Maverick and Moxie, respectively.

    Maverick, the 2023 Hero Dog Award winner and Therapy Dog Finalist, travels with his owner Kelly, offering steadfast support to military members and their families as an official USO member. Moxie, the Service Hero Dog Finalist, provides invaluable assistance to her owner Katie, who has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a group of rare, inherited connective tissue disorders.

    So many dogs in our lives have an inspiring story to tell and we hope you enjoy Maverick and Moxie’s. Learn more about the upcoming Hero Dog Awards at
    https://www.herodogawards.org/.

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    37 mins
  • Dr. Jon Paul Rodriguez, Rain Forest Conservationist
    Jul 1 2024

    In this episode of Robin's Nest, Robin talks with Dr. Jon Paul Rodriguez who Chairs the IUCN Species Survival Commission, is a Professor at the Center for Ecology of the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Investigations, and is a founder, past Board Member, and President of Provita. An expert in conservation and rainforest ecology, Dr. Rodriguez talks with Robin about the important work being done to conserve some of the most amazing places on earth.

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    24 mins
  • Dr. Richard Goldstein, Chief Medical Officer at Zoetis
    Jun 17 2024

    In this episode of Robin's Nest, Robin talks with Dr. Richard Goldstein, Chief Medical Officer at Zoetis. As a veterinarian, Dr. Goldstein is committed to enhancing animal welfare worldwide. His dedication extends across borders and species, exploring innovative approaches that address the diverse health challenges animals face. Zoetis is also a terrific partner and supporter of American Humane, listen as they discuss pet preparedness, especially ahead of storm and hurricane season, and so much more.


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    27 mins
  • Marean Spero Steen, National Director of American Humane Hollywood
    Jun 5 2024

    In this episode of Robin's Nest, Robin talks with Marean Spero Steen, National Director of American Humane Hollywood. Marean heads up the iconic “No Animals Were Harmed” program and discusses American Humane's important role in keeping animals safe in the filmed entertainment world.

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    27 mins