That’s Wild – Little Rock Zoo

That’s Wild: A Little Rock Zoo Podcast

Hosted by Zoo Director Susan Altrui and Marketing Director Joy Matlock, “That’s Wild!” is a fun, laid-back conversation series featuring curious animal facts, conservation news, and behind-the-scenes stories from right here at the Little Rock Zoo.

Tune in to That’s Wild!—available to watch or listen on your favorite platforms.

That’s Wild: Nature’s Nightmares

Explore the scary side of the natural world with your hosts from the Little Rock Zoo, Susan Altrui and Joy Matlock, as they discuss the real-life inspiration behind horror-movie monsters!

Drama Llamas, Exploding Ants, and Other Divas of the Animal Kingdom

Learn about the natural world’s drama queens—animals with attitudes, quirks, and downright diva behaviors.

That’s Wild: Crazy Like a Fox & Rat Race

Explore the clever world of foxes and their surprising ability to navigate forests, cities, and even the Earth’s magnetic field.

That’s Wild: Animal Eating Behavior

Delve into the fascinating world of animal eating behaviors, from picky eaters like pandas and koalas to opportunistic feeders such as hyenas and owls.

That’s Wild: Animal Sleep & Dormancy

Discover the fascinating ways animals rest and conserve energy, from hibernating bears and brumating reptiles to desert dwellers that survive extreme conditions through estivation.

That’s Wild: Animal Parenting: Helicopter Moms, Super Dads & Penguin Pals

Explore the wild world of animal parenting, from protective alligator moms and devoted seahorse dads to the incredible family bonds of orangutans and penguins.

That’s Wild: Nature’s Geniuses – Tool Use & Problem-Solving in the Wild

Discover the remarkable intelligence of animals, from tool-using octopuses and clever crows to problem-solving parrots, with a special appearance by Molly, the Zoo’s Moluccan cockatoo ambassador!

That’s Wild: Nature’s Pantry

Discover what’s on the menu in the animal kingdom, from specialized diets and unusual food preferences to the fascinating ways animals find and enjoy their meals.

That’s Wild: Decoding Animal Languages

Explore the fascinating ways animals communicate, from vocalizations and body language to scents and signals that help them navigate life in the wild.

That’s Wild: Komodos Galore

Explore the fascinating world of lizards, from mighty Komodo dragons to Arkansas’s native eastern collared lizards, and discover how conservation efforts are helping protect these remarkable reptiles.

That’s Wild: Animal Superpowers

Discover the incredible adaptations and extraordinary abilities that help animals survive, thrive, and overcome challenges in the wild.

That’s Wild: Animal Management

Go behind the scenes of animal care and discover how zookeepers and animal care professionals work to support the health, well-being, and daily needs of animals at the Zoo.

That’s Wild: Conservation Worldwide

Explore conservation efforts happening around the globe and discover how zoos, researchers, and conservation organizations are working together to protect wildlife and wild places.

That’s Wild: Saved by the Zoo: Species Back from the Brink of Extinction

Discover how zoos and conservation programs have helped bring endangered species back from the brink of extinction, offering hope for the future of wildlife.