Episodes

  • National Porcupine Day, $10 Father's Day Admission & Family Fun at AquaZoo
    Jun 17 2026
    In this episode of AquaZoo Adventures, listeners get a behind-the-scenes look from AquaZoo's porcupine enclosure, along with plenty of animal fun and zoo updates.This episode features exciting upcoming events, including a token sale, a special $10 Father's Day admission promotion, and AquaZoo Summer Camps.

    It also explores three animal stories making headlines: Neil the Seal, a celebrity southern elephant seal from Tasmania; Rambo the Parrot, who accidentally summoned police; and a group of goldfish playing soccer with a crab goalie.The episode wraps up with a spotlight on AquaZoo's prehensile-tailed porcupines—Penny, Ash, and Willow—through fun facts, a porcupine-themed trivia game, and live animal interactions.

    If you love animal stories, zoo adventures, wildlife education, family attractions in Lynchburg, VA, marine life, exotic animals, and behind-the-scenes zoo experiences, this episode is for you.
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    21 mins
  • Hill City AquaZoo Summer Events: $10 Ticket Day, Camps & Sammy the Sulcata Tortoise
    May 15 2026
    In the debut episode of the AquaZoo Adventure Podcast, hosts Allen and Shannon of Hill City AquaZoo in Lynchburg, Virginia, dive into a mix of exciting updates and entertaining stories. They kick things off by highlighting upcoming events, including a special $10 ticket day on May 26th and themed summer camps running throughout June and July.

    They then share a roundup of unusual and amusing animal news, from a viral Steller sea lion named Chonkers to a rare Wobbegong shark encounter, along with the bizarre story of a couple who staged bear damage to luxury cars.

    To wrap things up, Allen and Shannon shine a spotlight on Sammy, the zoo’s longest-residing sulcata tortoise. His inspiring rescue story and incredible growth serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of responsible exotic animal ownership.
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    20 mins
  • Coming Soon - produced by Media Squatch
    1 min