Meet our
Animal Club Rangers

<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2 class="pophd">LAURA</h2><p class="">Laura is the original Ranger, the first to join the ranks back in 2016. Her menagerie of animals is impressive and her passion for them even more so.</p><label class="lbla1">Why are you an Animal Club Ranger?</label><div>I love that I can work with my animals all day and help people overcome their fears and uncertainties around them. I’ve had animals all my life and am drawn to rescue animals. This role just means I can rescue even more! </div><label class="lbla1">Which of your animals has the cheekiest character?</label><div>Tiddles, my tortoise. He loves to chase the dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs around the garden, nipping them on the bum if he gets chance. </div><label class="lbla1">What’s the animal fact which still astounds you?</label><div>Snails lay their eggs through their neck! And will hold onto them, if the place isn’t right to lay, only laying as them they’re hatching</div></div>

<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2 class="pophd">ELLIE</h2><p class=""></p><label class="lbla1">Why are you an Animal Club Ranger?</label><div>I’ve had animals all my life and they are my world. Since owning my first reptile at 12, a bearded dragon, I haven’t looked back. I’m always looking for and am eager to find a new addition to my animal family. </div><label class="lbla1">What’s your favourite animal?</label><div>The red foot tortoise. They act like little dogs! Mine come rushing to the front of their area every time someone comes into the room to greet them and see what’s going on. </div><label class="lbla1">What’s your favourite animal joke?</label><div>What did the mum chameleon say to the nervous child on their first day of school? Don’t worry. You’ll blend right in! </div></div>

<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2 class="pophd">ALBY</h2><p class=""></p><label class="lbla1">Why are you an Animal Club Ranger?</label><div>Since watching every nature documentary, especially David Attenborough’s Planet Earth I’ve loved animals. Living in Asia exposed me to so many different species, I was keen to start my own collection when I returned to the UK. Talking &amp; teaching about animals seemed a natural step, so becoming an Animal Club Ranger was the perfect role for me. </div><label class="lbla1">What’s your favourite animal?</label><div>Ackie, my monitor lizard. She has so much personality. And it’s amazing to watch her hunt. </div><label class="lbla1">Tell us an animal fact we won’t know</label><div>Woodlice are more closely related to crabs and lobsters, than to insects.</div></div>

<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2 class="pophd">EWAN</h2><p class=""></p><label class="lbla1">Why are you an Animal Club Ranger?</label><div>I have always had a love for animals and conservation. This is a great role to share these passions with others. Many animals are misunderstood so I hope by showing &amp; explaining them up close to people they understand them better. </div><label class="lbla1">Who’s your naughtiest animal?</label><div>Bandit, my male tai beauty snake. He escaped from his vivarium. I searched for him for hours without any luck…until I left the room and noticed he’d been watching me the whole time from one of the light fittings! </div><label class="lbla1">What’s the most amazing animal fact you know?</label><div>A snake swallowing its food is the equivalent of a person swallowing a watermelon. Whole. </div></div>

<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2 class="pophd">HANNAH</h2><p class="">Graduating with a degree in Zoo Management, Hannah knew her passion was to teach others about the wonders of the animal world. </p><label class="lbla1">Why are you an Animal Club Ranger?</label><div>There’s something special about introducing animals to children (and adults) and seeing their first interactions. I’ve had pets all my life but sharing them with others is fun and great to share my love for them. </div><label class="lbla1">Which is your funniest animal?</label><div>My Hognose snake, Noodle. He likes to drink with his whole body in the water bowl; taking a bath whilst he drinks. At home, when he does it, we call it Noodle soup!</div><label class="lbla1">Tell us an animal fact which will amaze us</label><div>Leopard gecko tails are amazing. Not only can they store food in them and use them to communicate, if they’re in danger they can make parts of them drop off! </div></div>

<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2 class="pophd">REBECCA</h2><p class="">Growing up around animals; both her parents and grandparents kept livestock, meant that Rebecca’s admiration of the animal world started very young.</p><label class="lbla1">Why are you an Animal Club Ranger?</label><div>When I realised I could work with my exotic animals very day I was over the moon. It’s my prefect role. I really enjoy helping people understand these amazing creatures better. And believe if more people loved animals the world would be a better place. </div><label class="lbla1">Who’s your naughtiest animal?</label><div>Most definitely Boo, my boa. When I’m holding her she likes to get her tail into my back pocket and steal my phone. She’s so strong so I struggle to get it back off her before she drops it on the floor! </div><label class="lbla1">Tell us an animal fact we won’t know</label><div>Tarantulas have a paw on each leg. And each paw has two, tiny retractable claws (like a cat’s) that help them to climb. </div></div>

<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2 class="pophd">CHARLOTTE</h2><p class="">The most recent addition to the Ranger crew, Charlotte has worked with animals for years in different roles; an accredited dog trainer/behaviourist and training assistant for therapy dogs for SEN children &amp; adults are just a few. </p><label class="lbla1">Why are you an Animal Club Ranger?</label><div>Working with animals and people is so rewarding. And seeing the bond between them develop as they begin to understand more is amazing. I absolutely love being a Ranger. </div><label class="lbla1">What’s your favourite animal?</label><div>Tarantulas. They’re sweet &amp; sensitive animals with lots of character. And are so graceful when they move around. My own tarantula, Tilly, is more than happy sitting next to me watching TV</div><label class="lbla1">Which is the most incredible animal?</label><div>Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches are the superhero bugs of the world! They’re so important to the ecosystem, clearing up debris and anything in their path. Not only can they run through fire without burning, but they can also hold their breath under water for an hour! </div></div>

<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2 class="pophd">DAVID</h2><p class="">Having had animals all his life, for the past 20 years and more, he has rescued and rehomed wildlife and exotic pets. </p><label class="lbla1">Why are you an Animal Club Ranger?</label><div>Being able to share up close the more exotic animals with people and help them learn more about these amazing animals. </div><label class="lbla1">Which is your cheekiest animal?</label><div>It has to be Hemlock, my young rook. He enjoys being in the aviary &amp; flock with other birds but prefers spending time with us humans in the house. However, he also likes to cause trouble; poking holes in food bags, hiding toys in shoes and stealing anything we’re holding and flying onto the roof or into a high tree. Persuading him down to get that item back can take quite a while! </div><label class="lbla1">What’s your favourite animal fact?</label><div>Pigeons can recognise differences in patterns better than humans. Some have been trained to examine paintings and pick out the fake quicker than most art experts! </div></div>

<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2 class="pophd">CHARLOTTE</h2><p class=""></p><label class="lbla1">Why are you an Animal Club Ranger?</label><div>It all began in lockdown when I took in unwanted animals, giving them a home. Being a Ranger allows me to not only rescue more but help educate people about the care and responsibility of owning them. </div><label class="lbla1">What’s your favourite animal?</label><div>It has to be rats. They’re so intelligent! And will form a strong bond with their owner. I love my rats; they’re like little pocket puppies! </div><label class="lbla1">Tell us an animal fact we won’t know</label><div>Snakes have forked tongues. Not to taste but to smell. They can then work out from which direction it’s coming from. </div></div>

<div class="prsntr_descr"><h2 class="pophd">MOLLY</h2><p class=""></p><label class="lbla1">Why are you an Animal Club Ranger?</label><div>I used to work with livestock on farms and ran animal handling &amp; education sessions with the public. I’ve always wanted lots of animals myself, and as my pet family it felt like the natural step to work with my own animals. I can’t wait to share them with everyone. </div><label class="lbla1">What’s your favourite animal?</label><div>My favourite animals are rats. I love how sociable and friendly they are. They all have different personalities. </div><label class="lbla1">Tell us an animal fact we won’t know</label><div>Rats giggle when you tickle them, but it’s too high pitched for humans to hear! </div></div>