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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 8-7-25

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A special live broadcast from Kids Day at the Zoo.

Welcome to Kids Day at the Zoo Live on remote, we speak with Bill Flanigan, JBZ Conservation Manager about Conservation, and Kids Day Presenting Sponsor PNC Regional President Sean Welch discusses the support.

The Zoo's Mariah Malone, Events Coordinator talks all things happening for animal/public bonding and Salvation Army’s Major Tim Meyer talks about how the Army's involvement in the day is structured and its importance.

Alex Smith is a JBZ Teen Volunteer talking all things Summer Camp Helper & Zoo Crew. We also talk to Kent County Health Department's Christina Anthony about a need to spread the word of the good work being done on site today.

Andy MacIntyre serves as the Zoo's Chief Operating Officer, and joins in to talk about Zoo babies and exciting construction projects. Then, Junior Achievement’s Clare Schubert shares the latest with JA, and youth commitment.

Nick Milbratz is all about Customer Service as the Zoo's Guest Program Manager, taking us behind the Scenes & Wildlife Exploration Day, and WGVU’s Kim Shefferly wraps up the importance of Kid’s Day at the Zoo and WGVU’s footprint in the community.

Transcripts are provided upon request.

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Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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