Paul Gellatly, Curatorial Gardner, and Amanda Theodoridis, Curatorial Assistant, join me on the podcast this week to discuss the Toronto Zoo’s extensive plant collection.  Paul and Amanda explain how they manage the thousands of plant species at the Zoo; how the Zoo is about to finish the process of becoming a Botanical Garden; describe how theAmorphophallus made such a big story last year; and, discuss the importance of plants as habitats in conservation. Do you have a question about this episode? Ask us on: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thetorontozoo/">Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheTorontoZoo">Twitter</a> with the tag #Wild4Life

WFL 16: Ring-Tailed Lemurs At The Toronto Zoo With Sonia Hojka

Wild For Life is the Toronto Zoo podcast that brings you behind the scenes and unveils the "hidden zoo." Each episode brings you information on the critical conservation work that protects endangered species and works to preserve biodiversity. You will hear from nutritionists, ecologists, veterinarians, social scientists, wildlife biologists, and more that are working hard to help protect wildlife from all over the world.