Jake and Dean have special guest, Daniel Stolarek, on the show to talk some skiing, outdoor adventure and answer the question, "what's it like to be a zookeeper?".

Jake has been a zookeeper since 2018 and Dean since 2023. Daniel plays the role of the audience, asking Jake and Dean the pressing questions that give insight into the daily life of a zookeeper. You'll also get to hear responses to the most common question that people have on zoos, "are they bad?".

This week's "Music to Moments" prompt was to pick 3 songs to listen to while going down a scenic green skiing run in Colorado.

Make sure to join in the fun, asking your own questions in the comments below! Please be sure to give us a like and subscribe to the channel. Each subscription helps us grow our community of outdoor enthusiasts.

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Some of the biggest blockbuster films have been heavily inspired by nature. Think back to Jurassic Park, Jaws, Avatar and even Disney films such as The Jungle Book and Lion King. But just how often do artists draw inspiration from or reference the natural world in their art? Well, turns out it happens quite a bit.

On this episode, Jake and Dean cover a list of twelve different pieces of pop culture that reference nature. If you're looking to join in the fun and create your own "pop culture profile" follow the template below!

Choose 1 per category for each theme:
Movie:

• Adventure
• Wildlife
• Conservation

Song:

• Adventure
• Wildlife
• Conservation

Video Game:

• Adventure
• Wildlife
• Conservation

Celebrity:

• Adventure
• Wildlife
• Conservation

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Ready to build your very own adventure profile? Here's the layout:

Wildlife Team:
1. Mammal
2. Amphibian
3. Reptile
4. Bird
5. Fish
6. Spirit Animal (any of the above classes)

Expedition Log:
1. Favorite trip you've ever been on
2. Top bucket list destination
3. Second bucket list destination

Conservation Impact:
1. The conservation impact that means the most to you (ex: human-wildlife conflict, ecotourism, etc.)

Profile Backdrop:
An ecosystem that represents your profiles "banner" photo

Adventure Song:
The song that others would hear when visiting your profile

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