Meet the team!
All the animals featured in my programs are permanent residents who have come to me from a variety of sources. They are routinely checked for health and temperament to ensure that they are happy and comfortable in their roles as ambassadors. For a little bit of information on each animal, check out their stories below!
 "Amaru" Smooth-fronted Caiman
DOB: April 2019
Private acquisition & import from a licensed facility. |  "Levi" Burmese Python (albino)
DOB May, 2002
Received by Christina as a pet in 2005 from another overwhelmed pet owner. Responsible for inspiring education and rescue work. |  "Ninja" Black Milk Snake
DOB 2003
Received in 2016 from another private keeper who was downsizing collection of animals. |
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 "Raena" Brazillian Rainbow Boa
DOB - Unknown
Received from VT game warden from owner surrender. |  "Bubby" Green Iguana
DOB Feb 2009
Surrendered in April 2015 due to outgrowing previous owners capacity to provide habitat. |  "Puppy" Argentine Tegu
DOB 2016
Private acquisition from an established facility. |
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 "Socrates" Sulcata Tortoise
DOB May 1998
Surrendered in December 2012 due to outgrowing previous owners home. |  "Gamgam" & "Envy" Redfooted Tortoise
DOB ~early 2000s
Owner surrender due to unable to continue care. |  "Sneakers" Crested Gecko
DOB Feb 2010
Received in December of 2012 severely malnourished due to neglect from previous owner. |
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 "Jabba" African Bullfrog
DOB May 2016
Received from a pet store due to extended time not being sold. |  "Anansi" Chaco Goldenknee tarantula
DOB Unknown
Acquisition from private facility. |  "Chica" Blue & Yellow Macaw
DOB March 1997
Recieved in 2013 through private facility. Surrendered due to illness of previous owner, and incompatibility with other birds in previous home. |
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 Chickens
Raised by Chrisitina Swaan or obtained from owners no longer able to care for them. Mixed breeds and ages. |  "Gonzo" Royal Palm Turkey
DOB: May 2020
Hatched & raised by Christina |  Peanut Bunny
DOB 2015
Recieved from a pet owner due to at risk of injury from owners dog/incompatible living situation. |
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