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The Nature of Idaho

The Nature of Idaho

The Nature Of Idaho: Zoo Idaho

Aug 13, 2026 · 29 min · 10 segments

This episode of The Nature of Idaho features Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett of Zoo Idaho. They talk about Zoo Idaho in Pocatello and some of the new things happening at the zoo.

Speakers: Peter PruettHostLeif TapanilaHost

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