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Jun 2025
28m 10s

A Life for the Wild: Alejandro Grajal’s ...

Dr. Robin Ganzert
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In the season finale of Robin’s Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with Alejandro Grajal, a global conservation leader and Kiessling Prize finalist with over 35 years of experience. Alejandro shares his journey in biodiversity conservation, from creating millions of hectares of protected land to transforming zoos and aquariums into modern conservation powerhouses. This inspiring conversation highlights his proudest achievements, the evolving role of zoos, and why his work matters now more than ever—a powerful close to the season.

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