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    MIKE BONA

    Mike grew up in Paso Robles, located on the central coast of California. His love for animals dates back to…

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    Sally House

    Sally grew up in Massachusetts, loving animals of all kinds.  She spent hours doodling them and begged for every animal…

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    Natasha Frolander

    Natasha was born and raised in Oceanside. She grew up visiting the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, which sparked her passion…

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    Josh Lowry

    Conservation Officer Josh grew up in Kirkland, Washington and has always been interested in wildlife conservation. It all started back in…

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    Robert Pike

    Journalist – Photographer & Videographer Born and raised in Southern California Robert has always been one for the spot light.…

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    Lauren Lee

    Education Coordinator Lauren grew up in Singapore before moving back to her home base, San Diego, California. Her passion for nature and animals started…

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    Chris Laursen

    Medic Trainer for Anti-Poaching Units Chris Laursen is an Australian with a passion for helping those on the front line…

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    Steven Cardenas

    Steven graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the University of California, San Diego. During…

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    Jeff Littrell

    Director Jeff has always been fascinated with animals, the more exotic the better. From a young age nothing interested him…

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    Mike Veale

    Mike Veale is a southern California native who has worked extensively with animals for the majority of his conservation career.…

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