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Podcast: Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation
Episode: 013 - Opossum or Possum? with Jawnie Payne of the Nashville Zoo
Description: Today, the Safari makes a return trip to The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere to speak to Jawnie Payne (@zookeeperjawnie)! Jawnie is an outreach specialist keeper who works closely with Jake Belair, the first guest on the podcast! We discuss her career path, some of the incredible animals she takes care of, her caracal kittens that are taking the world by storm, and more! We also get into a discussion about the lack of diversity in the zookeeping field, and Jawnie shares some thoughts on the importance of representation in the field.  You can check out Jawnie on all th...