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Scaling up: The Man Behind the Canberra Reptile Zoo (ep.24)
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What does it take to run a reptile park from scratch—with no prior zoo experience? In this episode, we sit down with Pete Child, the passionate founder behind the Canberra Reptile Zoo, to find out.
Pete shares his remarkable journey of building a hands-on wildlife attraction, the ups and downs of managing a reptile-focused zoo, and how he juggles that with running a pet and goods store. You'll hear stories from behind the scenes, the unique challenges of caring for reptiles, and why he took the leap into this world without any formal background in zoo work.
Whether you're dreaming of working with wildlife, starting your own animal-related venture, or just love a good life story—this one's for you.
🎯 What You’ll Learn:
• The real-world challenges of running a reptile park
• How to balance business with wildlife care
• Pete’s inspiring (and unconventional) journey into the zoo world
• What it takes to turn a passion for reptiles into a career
🔥 Highlight: Pete reveals he never worked in a zoo before starting his own!
💡 Takeaway: You'll walk away with a clearer picture of what it takes to work with wildlife—and how you can take the first step.
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▶️Guest information◀️
➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canberrareptilezoo/
➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanberraReptileZoo/
➡️Email: [email protected]
➡️Website: https://canberrareptilezoo.org.au
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