Robin's Nest from American Humane
Robin's Nest from American Humane

<p>American Humane has been fighting for the humane treatment of all animals since 1877, making it the first and most experienced national humane organization in the country and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare, helping to verify the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year.<br><br>&nbsp;Robin’s Nest hosted by Dr. Robin Ganzert is the official podcast of American Humane and Global Humane. The show takes on the biggest issues facing the amazing animals we share our world with, from the pets in our homes to the thousands of endangered species fighting to survive in the wild.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>The podcast features lively and informative conversations with a variety of guests including celebrities, and global experts in conservation, veterinary care, animal behavior, zoology, and the human-animal bond. If you love animals, you'll love Robin’s Nest.</p>

In this upcoming episode of Robin's Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with Dr. Arnaud Desbiez, the 2024 Kiessling Prize award-winner and President/Founder of the Wild Animal Conservation Institute (ICAS) in Brazil. Dr. Desbiez shares his groundbreaking work in protecting two of the most iconic and vulnerable species in South America—the giant armadillo and the giant anteater. His research and conservation efforts focus on not only safeguarding these species from extinction but also training landowners to protect their land from wildfires, ultimately protecting both their livelihoods and the habitats of these extraordinary creatures. Dr. Desbiez reflects on the power of communication in conservation, offering a powerful reminder that “you don’t need to be a biologist to be a conservationist.” Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the importance of collaboration and the dedication it takes to protect our planet’s most endangered species.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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 athttps://www.herodogawards.org/.
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.
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.
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.
In this episode of Robin's Nest, Robin talks with Sergio Henriques, Invertebrate Conservation Coordinator at the Global Center for Species Survival, at the Indianapolis Zoo. Henriques shares his passion for fireflies, education, and conservation. He’s an expert on everything creepy and crawly and tells Robin all about the status of conservation efforts for invertebrates.
In this episode of Robin's Nest, Robin talks with Wolfgang Kiessling, President and founder of Loro Parque animal embassy. Robin talks with Wolfgang about his vision for the Loro Parque zoo and the Kiessling Prize to support individuals making extraordinary contributions to the field of wildlife conservation.
In this episode of Robin's Nest, Georgia Boyer talks with Haley Grimes, Director of American Humane’s Farm Program Operations. American Humane is a leader in improving animal welfare in agriculture and has created standards in concert with a Scientific Advisory Committee comprised of leading experts in agriculture, species-specific animal behavior, and ethics. Certified farmers create an environment that fosters the mental and physical well-being of animals by providing, among other things, appropriate space, lighting, air quality, food, and water to their animals.
In this episode, Robin talks with Hero Dog Cody and her handler James Overton. Cody was the winner of the Hero Dog Awards Law Enforcement Category in 2020. K-9 Cody was a police dog who specialized in bomb detection and began her career at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. Robin and James talk about this special dog and the role of working dogs in police and military work.
In this episode of Robin’s Nest, Georgia Boyer fills in for Robin and hosts Dr. Dante Fenolio, Vice President of Conservation and Research at the San Antonio Zoo. Dr. Fenolio started in 2013 and has built an incredibly successful conservation program. He has published more than 35 peer-reviewed articles along with two books. He is also utilizing cutting-edge technology to pursue some very interesting projects.
In this episode of Robin’s Nest, Robin hosts Dara Torres, the most medaled US female Olympic athlete. Dara Torres has overachieved her entire life. Breaking world records as a teen and making her last Olympic games as a 41-year-old mother. The duration, dedication and breath of Dara’s career is unsurpassed in Olympic history. Post Olympics, Dara transitioned quickly into a world-class motivational speaker who spends her time on stage helping the audience dive deep into their souls and assist attendees in creating a pathway to their professional and personal success. Robin talks to Dara about her journey to success as well as her love of animals.
In this episode of Robin’s Nest, Robin hosts handler Jeff and Ethan, the Hero Dog Award winner from 2022 in the shelter dog category. Ethan was found in a parking lot on a cold January day in 2021 and rushed to critical veterinary care. He was extremely emaciated, couldn’t lift his head to eat or drink on his own, and he didn’t take his first steps for six days. However, he never stopped fighting to stay alive. He had an unimaginable determination to keep persevering through seemingly insurmountable odds,  and thousands of people began to follow his story. See how this amazing dog has touched the lives of countless people in this episode of Robin's Nest.
In this episode of Robin’s Nest, American Humane’s Georgia Boyer hosts Vernon Davis, a former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League and Super Bowl Champion in 2015. Since then, he has taken his talents to Hollywood and has appeared in six movies, and four TV series. Moreover, he is a huge fan of animals and American Humane!
In this episode of Robin's Nest, American Humane's Georgia Boyer hosts Matthew Brady, an award-winning producer and director. He is the President of MRB Productions and has worked very closely with American Humane throughout the years, including directing the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and this year's Hero Dog Awards show! In addition, he produced the award-winning documentary Escape From Extinction and has just finished producing Escape From Extinction Two— Rewilding.
Robin is joined by guest John Payne. Payne is the chairman of the board for American Humane as well as President and CEO of Compassion-First Pet Hospitals. He is a well-known leader in both the international and domestic animal wellness and welfare space.
Rob Yordi is the Zoological Vice President and General Curator of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. Rob has spent his entire career protecting nature and has been inspiring and educating people through decades of work at SeaWorld.  He has over 30 years of in the zoological field and has helped to administer the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund grants.
2023 Kiessling Prize Recipient, Pagel created sustainability strategies and guidelines for conservation education during his tenure as president of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. He approaches conservation by inspiring the public and leading high-level strategies to save countless species, from the very largest Asian Elephant to Asian songbirds.
At the age of 11 weeks, Willow, a black Labrador retriever, became a faithful companion to her owner and immediately commenced her service dog training to aid in the management of PTSD. Willow accompanies Quick in the field for her work rescuing endangered species as a wildlife conservationist.
Dr. Hrin’s research work has encompassed the design and implementation of rigorous studies to demonstrate the impact of the human-animal bond on both humans and animals.
American Humane has been fighting for the humane treatment of all animals since 1877, making it the first and most experienced national humane organization in the country and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare, helping to verify the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year. Robin’s Nest hosted by Dr. Robin Ganzert is the official podcast of American Humane and Global Humane. The show takes on the biggest issues facing the amazing animals we share our world with, from the pets in our homes to the thousands of endangered species fighting to survive in the wild.    The podcast features lively and informative conversations with a variety of guests including celebrities, and global experts in conservation, veterinary care, animal behavior, zoology, and the human-animal bond. If you love animals, you'll love Robin’s Nest.