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Louisiana Eats: It's All Happening At The Zoo.

  

  On this week's show, we take a deep dive into the cuisine of our friends in the animal kingdom.

We begin at the Audubon Zoo, where zookeepers forge a nurturing connection with each animal they care for -- especially at meal time. Curators Liz Wilson and Dominique Fleitas invite us along as they make their daily rounds at the Zoo.

Next, we meet a Baton Rouge-based entrepreneur who's found a way to combat Louisiana's nutria problem while serving man's best friend. Hansel Harlan has developed a nutria-based biscuit called Marsh Dog Treats.

Then, we meet the quintessential bar dog, Louisiana Eats producer Reggie Morris's very own Whitey Bulger. Whitey's favorite watering hole is none other than Tracey's in the Irish Channel.

We also meet author Brandon Schultz and his two favorite sous-chefs: his cat and dog. Brandon has penned two pet-centered cookbooks called Cooking For Two

For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Poppy is the host and executive producer of the weekly show, Louisiana Eats! Food personality, culinary teacher and author, Poppy Tooker is passionate about food and the people who bring it to the table.