Have a Question for Our Animal Experts?
Watch the video to learn how to submit your question to Mike and Chanel, and you could get featured on the podcast!
A new show for curious kids of all ages who love animals
Welcome to The Zooquarium Podcast, where science and art collide! On each episode, your wildest animal questions meet curious minds and expert answers as Mike and Chanel tap into their network of animal educators and arts professionals.
Why Do Sloths Poop on the Ground?
Learn fun facts about sloths, why sloths poop on the ground, and so much more!
How Long Can Sea Otters Hold Their Breath?
Discover fun sea otter facts, how long they can hold their breath, and more surprises!
What Are Those Giant Beaks on Toucans About?
Discover fun toucan facts, why their beaks are so big, and more rainforest surprises!
Why Do Centipedes Have So Many Legs?
Learn fun facts about centipedes, why they have so many legs, and so much more!
Do Sharks Sleep With Their Eyes Open or Closed?
Learn how sharks sleep, whether their eyes stay open, and more surprising shark facts!
Educational Activities & Gifts
SUBMIT YOUR ANIMAL QUESTION
We’re currently accepting questions about: Coral Reefs, Rainforests, and the
animals that inhabit them!
Video Submission Instructions
- Record a quick, max 30-second horizontal video (landscape)
- Begin your video with: “My name is [First Name], I’m [Your Age] years old, and I was wondering [Your Question]”
- Example questions: “Do eels sleep at night?” or “Why are sloths so slow?”
- Complete the form below and upload your video.
- We’ll send you an email if your question is featured on the podcast!
MEET OUR HOSTS
MIKE BENNETT
He/Him
An artist, educator, and immersive space designer, Mike turns old buildings, house-paint and plywood into cartoon worlds with animal education and creativity at the helm. Mike brings his colorful characters to life to help curious kids (and kids at heart!) learn, laugh, and explore the world around them. Whether its cryptids, dinosaurs, ocean-life or lawn alphabets, Mike is always ready to tackle his next creative endeavor!
CHANEL HASON
She/Her
Chanel is a marine biologist, environmental educator, and lifelong animal lover who yearns to understand, and teach about, the natural world around us. She has led hands-on marine science programs in Puerto Rico for Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment, represented the United States at the Miss Scuba International pageant in Malaysia, and now serves as Director of Outreach & Community Relations for the Elakha Alliance, where she’s helping restore Oregon’s sea otter population. Chanel shares her passion for wildlife and conservation through fun, curious, and inspiring conversations.