The roving mic heads to John Ball Zoo's new Otter Habitat

By Shelley Irwin

Published May 29, 2026 at 10:45 AM EDT

We talk about the expanded habitat, with immersive elements and a green roof.

The roving mic heads to the zoo, John Ball Zoo's Otter Habitat now open. We talk about the expanded habitat, with immersive elements, and a green roof.

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Shelley Irwin

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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