Topic: Amsterdam Zoo

2 chapters across the catalog

Adam's Storytime
Episode 1337 1:25:20 - 1:28:43

1337: Adam's Storytime

Amsterdam Zoo, Adam the Giraffe

The Amsterdam Zoo named a baby giraffe "Adam" as part of a promotional press event for a local radio host. During a photo session inside the enclosure, the host stood directly under the mother giraffe, unaware of the danger. Zookeepers intervened, explaining that giraffes are highly territorial and capable of killing humans with a single kick.

Big Mac & Cheese
Episode 495 2:30:52 - 2:34:35

495: Big Mac & Cheese

PETA Giraffe Protest, Adam the Giraffe Anecdote

PETA's protest against a CGI giraffe being decapitated in a movie is discussed as an example of extreme sensitivity. This leads to a personal story about a giraffe named "Adam" at the Amsterdam Zoo. The host recounts a dangerous encounter where he stood too close to a mother giraffe, unaware that the animals can be lethal to humans.