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The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc.

Jun 24, 2021

With Ari on assignment in Nebraska, Chris sits down to chat with Jessica Ruiz, frequent podcast emailer and Aviary Education Specialist at Grey Snow Eagle House. We talk about Jessica's path that lead her to her current role working with birds of prey, her history with IAATE, and the changes and practices her work...


Jun 17, 2021

Ari sits down with NEI Supervisor Corey Derryberry on his 13th anniversary with the company! They chat about Corey's path to joining and becoming a leader with NEI. the importance of investing in a positive culture where people disagree well. and the joy of being on a team of brilliant people who aren't afraid to...


Jun 10, 2021

As a wave of non-COVID illness washes over their staff, Ari and Chris sit down to discuss a consistent challenge that faces people who work in animal care: when you get sick, do you call in or not?

Who will cover my section?

Who will handle the animals who normally only work for me?

Will my manager be mad at me???

Am I...


Jun 3, 2021

Ari and Chris are joined by one of their favorite people in the zoological world, Helen Dishaw! Helen shares her journey from being an animal-crazy kid in the UK to her current role as Curator of Bird Training and Education Programs at Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City, discusses her love for doing roaming animal...