Ken has been handling exotic animals for over 20 years. As the founder of Exotic Reptile
Adventures, Ken feels it’s important to combine the excitement of presenting living reptiles and giant
bugs along with a “hands on” educational experience. His interactive show gives attendees an
opportunity to ask questions and even touch some of the animals in his collection.
During the 1990’s, Ken and his wife Stef owned Panse’s Pet Planet in Douglasville, GA. A need to
provide a conservation theme show arose as many of the local teachers requested Ken to come visit
their classrooms and schools. Realizing the importance for kids, and all people to understand their
natural, native surroundings. Ken developed his show utilizing QCC (Quality Core Curriculum)
objectives and outcomes. Then he added a variety of reptile ambassadors to his menagerie to draw
from the world’s unique habitats, geography and ecosystems.
Ken has recently launched a new show featuring indigenous reptiles of the Southeast called Reptile
Wrangler in which he displays a 4-foot alligator and large snapping turtle amongst other native
snakes, lizards and amphibians.
Ken has appeared in many newspaper articles, Southeastern reptile exhibitions, and local TV and is
currently publishing his first book based on his reptile experiences. Ken also volunteers his time to
community groups such as the Boy Scouts of America, Georgia Aquarium, Thrivent Financial,
Habitat for Humanity, Emory University, Remember the Rainbows, and Children’s Healthcare of
Atlanta. His son Zack is a Volunteer with Zoo Atlanta.
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