Caring for an insurance population of endemic skinks, breeding and releasing giant wētā to offshore islands, and spreading awareness for New Zealand species – the Zoo’s conservation work is vital and varied. In our latest episode reflecting on the Zoo’s centenary year, our head of animal care and conservation Richard Gibson discusses his background as a herpetologist (‘reptile man’), the role of our beautiful and immersive New Zealand track Te Wao Nui, and how Auckland Zoo’s conservation efforts