Cindy Carroccio–director of the Austin Zoo

Cindy Carroccio, director of the Austin Zoo–actually an expansive rescue facility that houses animals that were formerly used in lab research, were performers in circuses and roadside attractions, victims of the exotic pet trade, “surplus” animals from conventional zoos, etc.–discusses her facility, “scamtuaries,” and a panoply of animal issues. [www.AustinZoo.com, www.AustinZoo.org]
COMEDY CORNER: Triumph The Insult Comic Dog’s “Call To Kennel”
MUSIC: Ed Harcourt’s “The Birds Will Sing For Us,” The Housemartins’ “Sheep,” instrumentals
NAME THAT ANIMAL TUNE: The Beastie Boys’ “Brass Monkey.”