Each week Urban Zoo host Bill McBain welcomes vets, care-givers, researchers, spiritual leaders, suppliers, enforcement officers, pet-lovers and companions, etc., who share their stories and expertise.There is cuteness, joy, practical advice, expert insight and probing into some uncomfortable and challenging corners of our relationship with animal life.Biped-quadruped, carnivore-herbivore-omnivore-insectivore, invertebrate-vertebrate, pet-working or livestock, tame-feral, on wings-foot-hoof or fin: Peel is as bio-diverse as its’ people. We are a region where river valleys, woodland and farms bump up against ever expanding urban neighbourhoods. Some animals thrive, others are threatened but together they comprise the rich bio heritage of Peel. The Ur...
Latest episodes
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45 min
Urban Zoo - Epi 104 - From SuperDogs to an 850-KM Journey & the Fight Over Peel’s Water
Bill McBain and Dr. Tiffany Rennick bring you a special edition of The Urban Zoo, recorded on location at the Streetsville Honey Festival! 🍯🐕 It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the Su…
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54 min
Urban Zoo - Epi 103 - Telemedicine, Roadside Zoos & Animal Welfare Reform
In this episode of The Urban Zoo, Bill McBain and Dr. Tiffany Rennick explore the evolving world of animal care and welfare. The conversation covers the rise of veterinary telemedi…
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50 min
Urban Zoo - Epi 102 - Monty Finds a Home, Pet Housing & Responsible Ownership
On The Urban Zoo, Bill McBain and Dr. Tiffany Rennick share a heartwarming “happy story” about Monty finding a forever home, highlighting positive outcomes in animal rescue and ado…
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58 min
Urban Zoo - Epi 101 - Veterinary Medicine & Media Perspectives
On The Urban Zoo, Bill McBain speaks with Dr. Emily Pena for an introduction to veterinary medicine, discussing foundational concepts, career insights, and evolving practices in an…
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39 min
Urban Zoo - Epi 100 - Beavers from Above, & Remembering Jane Goodall
This week on The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain welcomes Sarika Cullis-Suzuki, co-host of CBC's The Nature of Things. Together, they discuss the fascinating world of beavers from abov…
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55 min
Urban Zoo - Episode 99 - Caledon’s Cultural Landscape, & Animal Welfare in Crisis
In this episode of The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain explores the intersection of art, environment, and animal welfare. Bill speaks with Terry Lim, Artistic Director of the Caledon M…
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52 min
Urban Zoo - Episode 98 - Pet Insurance, & Invasive Plant Species
In this episode of The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain speaks with Scott Taylor, President of Spot Pet Insurance and together they discuss pet insurance. Bill later discusses invasive…
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53 min
Urban Zoo - Episode 97 - Protecting your Pets and Yourself from Ticks and Mosquitos with Dr. Alice Sinia
In this episode of The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain speaks with Dr. Alice Sinia. Dr. Sinia is responsible for the management of the Orkin Canada Quality Assurance Laboratory located…
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54 min
Urban Zoo - Episode 94 - Author Brit Griffin, plus Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner
In this episode of The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain speaks with Brit Griffin, author of The Winterman Trilogy, as well as an upcoming novel, The Haunting of Modesto O'Brien. Plus, h…
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44 min
Urban Zoo - Episode 93 - Nicole Arruda from the Canadian Animal Blood Bank, plus a Story about Hats in the Wil…
In this episode of The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain interviews Nicole Arruda of the Canadian Animal Blood Bank. Plus, a story about hats in the wild!
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54 min
Urban Zoo - Episode 96 - Animal Welfare Through the Ages + Bill 21 and Ontario’s Food Future
In this episode of The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain explores the history of animal welfare — from early domestication to modern advocacy — tracing how society's relationship with an…
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45 min
Urban Zoo - Episode 95 - Keeping you Dog Safe and Healthy during Spring and Summer 2025
Hosts Bill McBain and Dr. Tiffany Rennick discuss ways to keep your dog safe and healthy during Spring and Summer 2025.
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55 min
Urban Zoo - Episode 92 - Two More Mississauga Mayoral Candidates - Stephen Dasko and Dipika Damerla
Host Bill McBain welcomes on two more contenders for Mayor of Mississauga: Steven Dasko and Dipika Demerla.
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47 min
Urban Zoo - Episode 91 - Mississauga Mayoral Candidates Alvin Tedjo and Brian Crombie
Host Bill McBain interviews two contenders for Mayor of Mississauga: Alvin Tedjo and Brian Crombie.
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48 min
Urban Zoo - Episode 90 - Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and Pit Ponies
Host Bill McBain speaks about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Pit Ponies
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47 min
Urban Zoo - Episode 89 - The Bello Project, and the Red Tail Hawk's Nest at Queen's Park
Host Bill McBain talks about The Bello Project, and the Red Tail Hawk's Nest at Queen's Park
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47 min
Urban Zoo - Episode 88 - Bio Dynamic Farming at Southbrook Organic Vineyards
Host Bill McBain chats with Bill Redelmeier, Owner of Southbrook Organic Vineyards. It's a fascinating discussion about the art, beauty, science, and culture of wine in the Niagara…
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47 min
Urban Zoo - Episode 87 - The Four-Legged Fieldhands of Featherstone Estate Winery
Host Bill McBain chats with Louise Engel, co-owner of Featherstone Estate Winery. Plus, another science news roundup.
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47 min
Urban Zoo - Episode 86 - Indigo Pet Photography, & Catching Up with Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schrein…
Host Bill McBain discusses, Indigo Pet Photography, and speaks with Green Party of Ontario Leader, Mike Schreiner.
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54 min
Urban Zoo - Episode 85 - Hospice and End-of-Life Care for Pets
Host Bill McBain discusses a variety of topics, including hospice and end-of-life care for pets; healthy together, pets and people.