# Episode 634 - Gordon Putteril || The Old School Elephants Of Zimbabwe

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Podcast: [The Origins Foundation Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-origins-foundation-podcast-2229143)
Published: 2026-04-02T07:05:00+00:00
Episode link: https://theoriginsfoundation.org/
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After a scheduling mishap, Robbie is joined by Gordon Putteril, an Elephant guide from Zimbabwe that’s been around since the mid-70’s. From his time as a part of the amazing Zim parks board and beyond, Robbie picks his brain on old school elephants and what it looked like back in the day. Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org Support our Conservation Club Members! Hwange Safari Company: https://www.hwangesafarilodge.com/ Old Wolf Taxidermy Cleaning & Repair: https://www.oldwolftaxidermycleaning.com/ Botswana Teacher Incentives: https://theoriginsfoundation.org/conservation-projects/botswana-teacher-incentive-program/ See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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