Zoos in the time of climate change, with Roger Williams Park Zoo

September 20, 2019 by

Host Llewellyn King and Co-host Linda Gasparello discuss zoos in the time of climate change with Lou Perrotti and Andrea Stein of the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island.

White House Chronicle, Show #11038
Air Date: Sept. 20, 2019
TRT: 29:00
Host: Llewellyn King
Co-host: Linda Gasparello
Guests: Lou Perrotti, Director of Conservation Programs, Roger Williams Park Zoo; Andrea Stein, Manager of School Programs, Roger Williams Park Zoo
Topic: Zoos in the time of climate change

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