Just the Zoo of Us
Episodes
58: Bold Jumping Spider & North American Porcupine
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian leaps to new heights with the bold jumping spider & Ellen desperat...
57: Snow Leopard w/ Charlotte Hacker!
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ellen and special guest Charlotte Hacker for a review of the elusive fluffball of the mountains, the snow leopard! In this week's episode we talk...
56: Vampire Finch & Eastern Indigo Snake
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen takes us to the Galápagos Islands to learn about the vampire finch & ...
55: Naked Mole Rat w/ Benjamin Lancer!
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ellen & special guest Benjamin Lancer for a review of the sand puppy, AKA the naked mole rat! In this week's episode, we dig in to what makes...
54: Texas Horned Lizard & Sperm Whale
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode Ellen reviews the spiciest pancake in the desert, the Texas horned lizard, an...
53: Sharks w/ Dr. Catherine Macdonald!
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ellen and special guest Dr. Catherine Macdonald for a review of... sharks! In this episode, we tour the diversity of sharks, learn about some of ...
52: Our First Anniversary Q&A!
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As of the day this episode airs, Just the Zoo of Us will have been broadcasting for one full calendar year! In this episode, we celebrate by answering...
51: Wrasses w/ Yi-Kai Tea!
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ellen and special guest Yi-Kai Tea for a review of the mind-blowingly diverse and impressive wrasse family! In this episode we go over the crucia...
50: Moose & Desert Rain Frog
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian reviews the towering moose & Ellen squeals over the desert rain fr...
49: Bobtail Squid w/ Dr. Sarah McAnulty!
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ellen and special guest Dr. Sarah McAnulty for a review of the sparkly dumpling of the sea, the Hawaiian bobtail squid! In this episode we talk a...
48: Southern Flannel Moth & Chambered Nautilus
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen warns you not to touch the deceptively fuzzy caterpillar of the southe...
47: Tiger w/ Tyus Williams!
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ellen and special guest Tyus Williams for a review of the strikingly striped tiger! In this episode, we basically just gush about how amazing tig...
46: The Doomerang w/ Isaac!
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ellen and a special guest for a very serious and definitely completely true review of an incredible animal so rare that only one person on Earth ...
45: Hippopotamus & Northern Mockingbird
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian treats us to some delightfully absurd hippo facts and stories & El...
44: Green Anole w/ Emily Bell!
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ellen and special guest Emily Bell for a Florida native wildlife review! In this week's episode, Emily deepens our appreciation for a Florida ico...
43: Roseate Spoonbill & Tree Kangaroo
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen clacks her beak over roseate spoonbills & Christian climbs to new heig...
42: Tuatara w/ Thomas Rillstone!
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords and special guest Thomas Rillstone from the History of Aotearoa New Zealand podcast for a review of the tuatara! In this episode...
41: Red Velvet "Ant" & Solomon Islands Skink
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian hypes up the showstopping fashion sense of the red velvet ant and ...
40: Harris's Hawk w/ Corina Newsome!
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ellen and special guest Corina Newsome for an animal review! In this week's episode, Corina shares her insight on Harris's hawk, with sharp talon...
39: Fennec Fox & Horseshoe Crab
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen explains the special ears of the fennec fox & Christian gives us the s...
38: Rothschild's Giraffe w/ Kattie Stoneman!
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords and special guest Kattie Stoneman for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Kattie shares insight into the giraffe wor...
37: Common Cuttlefish & Giant African Land Snail
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's mollusc mania, Christian hypnotizes us with cuttlefish wisdom and Ellen confronts som...
36: Burmese Python w/ Corbin Maxey!
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords and special guest Corbin Maxey from Animals to the Max for an animal review! In this week's episode, we get to know our wildlife...
35: Dik Dik & Bobbit Worm
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen whistles a tune about the antelope fairy, Kirk's dik dik, and Christia...
34: Anglerfish & Desert Kangaroo Rat
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian lights the way with the humpback anglerfish & Ellen kicks back wit...
33: Luna Moth & Koala
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen reviews the spectacular real-life fairy, the luna moth, and Christian ...
32: Inca Tern & European Eel
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian gives us a lesson on the role of the Inca tern's droppings in Unit...
31: Sudan Plated Lizard & Orca (LIVE)
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's special live episode at Cultivate in Jacksonville Florida, Ellen meets a Sudan plated...
30: Blue Footed Booby & Dingo
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian explains where the supremely elegant blue-footed booby gets its ve...
29: Delacour's Langur & Komodo Dragon
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen reviews Vietnam's best-dressed citizens, Delacour's langur, and Christ...
28: Great Potoo & African Giant Pouched Rat
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian does a spot-on impression of a potoo & Ellen drops some knowledge ...
27: Sentry Dragonfly & Leafy Sea Dragon
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's dragon-themed episode, Ellen focuses her complete attention on the sentry dragonfly a...
26: Black Widow & Vampire Squid
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's very special very spooky episode, Christian debunks some myths about the black widow ...
25: Capybara & Gaboon Viper
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen chills out in the capybara language & Christian begs you not to touch ...
24: Tardigrade & Platypus
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian zooms in on the tardigrades & Ellen demystifies the unique pla...
23: Roly Poly & Keel-billed Toucan
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this episode, Ellen conglobates with the roly poly and Christian revels in the fabulous keel-bill...
22: Mata Mata & Emperor Penguin
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian educates us on the mata mata turtle and Ellen praises the world's ...
21: Coquí & Bombardier Beetle
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen sings the song of the coquí and Christian blasts us with some hot & s...
20: Jaguar & Bearded Vulture
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Christian spots South America's greatest overachiever, the jaguar, and Ellen "fall...
19: Quokka & Peacock Mantis Shrimp
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen poses for a selfie with the world's worst mom, the quokka, and Christi...
18: Giant Manta Ray & Red Panda
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode inspired by the Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta, Christian reviews the alien...
17: Veiled Chameleon & Kea
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen explains how and why the chameleon changes its colors and Christian ed...
16: Blobfish & Three-Toed Sloth
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode all about dismantling unfair animal prejudices, Christian caves to peer press...
15: Flying Fox & Honey Bee
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Ellen cuddles up to the fluffy Malayan sky puppies and Christian gives us the buzz about ...
14: Botfly & Cownose Ray
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Christian profoundly disturbs literally everyone by talking about the human botfly...
13: Aye-aye & Raven
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's very superstitious 13th episode, Ellen demystifies Madagascar's tree goblin the aye-a...
12: Golden Poison Frog & Tamandua
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Christian gives us a cellular biology lesson about the golden poison frog & Ellen...
11: Meerkat & Warthog
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen & Christian review the problem-free philosophies of the famous meerkat and ...
10: Atlantic Puffin & Aardwolf
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Christian gushes over the Atlantic puffin & Ellen sheds a little light on the myst...
9: Axolotl & Goblin Shark
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen illuminates the axolotl's superpowers and Christian trashes the nightmaris...
8: Florida Panther & Red Lionfish
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Christian teaches us about the Florida panther and Ellen publicly calls out the li...
7: Asian Elephant & Immortal Jellyfish
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Ellen fawns over the Asian elephant and Christian introduces us to a true hero, Mr. Immor...
6: Canada Lynx & Shoebill
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Christian respects the lynx's magnificent beard & Ellen has a few hot takes for t...
5: Blue Dragon Sea Slug & Water Moccasin
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Ellen warns us not to touch the blue dragon sea slug & Christian defends our plump pals...
4: Osprey & Arabian Camel
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Christian teaches us all the osprey swoop & Ellen projectile vomits her very strong feeli...
3: Praying Mantis & Giant Panda
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Ellen kinkshames praying mantises and Christian exposes the truly limitless laziness of t...
2: Electric Eel & Okapi
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Christian lays down some eelectrifying knowledge and Ellen talks about the mysterious, se...
1: American Alligator & Florida Manatee
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Ellen recalls her gator coven and Christian rejects the cetology of sea pigs.