
Volunteering Experience
Fantastic opportunity to Join our team of growing Reptile Defenders!
Are you aged 16 or over? Enthusiastic about reptiles?
Have free time to learn about our animals and rescues? Gain confidence and experience?
Like to find out about how you can be a 'Reptile Defender? We would love to hear from you.
Don’t worry if you have no previous experience working with reptiles - we can teach you all you need to know!

Work alongside the team and learn about our wonderful animals.
Meet our Team of Reptile Defenders

Tricia
Reptile Defender
DBS No: 00105286850
Living one day at a time with a freshly baked cake, muffin and a cup of tea; Tricia is a heart full of words.
She took Tom to Australia when he was 16 to see Steve Irwin's zoo, has spent her whole life surrounded by animals; teaching people to respect and care for them. One of the great wonders to meet; like our hero David Attenborough.
Tricia is one our lead roles at our reptile parties and our events check out her reviews.

Katie
Reptile Defender
Katie is our admin girl! She is the one that you will speak to in order to book your experience. Katie is the proud mumma of Bruce a red iguana, she has so much love for any living creature and brings a high level of passion to all our events.

Will
Reptile Defender
Will has a passion for animals, and is always super excited to share our animals with everyone that visits our events. He has recently given a forever home to a young royal python called Darth Vader 'Anakin'.

Hamish
Reptile Defender
Hamish is big at our events, attending many throughout the year, he has a love for all of our animals, but snakes and mini beasts is where you would normally find him.

Freddie
Reptile Defender
Freddie is super knowledgeable on all things bugs! He keeps a wide selection of mini beasts and has a real passion for spreading positivity and is a great member of our team. You will normally find Freddie on our bug table.

Sarah
Reptile Defender
Sarah is a fantastic member of our team. She is amazing with children and all of our animals. She has a real passion for anything scaley, and loves to share this with everyone she meets.

Thomas
Reptile Defender
Thomas is an encyclopedia when it comes to reptiles, he has a massive passion and tends to loves the more unusual animals.

Michael
Reptile Defender
Michael is has been a big help at events and many of you may have seen him at Bocketts Farm. Michael has a passion for animal welfare and loves to come and spend time with our animals.

George
Reptile Defender
George might be one of the newest members of the TTR Reptile Defenders, but his friendly personality helps anyone who feels nervous, feel comfortable and safe around our animals.

Millie
Reptile Defender
Millie is one of our youngest reptile defenders, but her love for snakes is huge. She has been with us a little while now and normally attends our smaller events. She has a very gentle personality, and is great at talking to little ones.

Frankie
Reptile Defender
Frankie brings lots of smiles to our events, with her bubbly personality and positive vibes. You can normally find her on our lizard table.

Jakub
Reptile Defender
Jakub is studying so he helps us when able with events and projects. He has a big heart and is very passionate about animal welfare. With a ‘hands-on’ approach you will admire the way he educates and shares his extensive knowledge.

Luke
Reptile Defender:
Luke has found a passion for all of our reptiles and is always keen to learn more. He has a fantastic personality, bringing a lot of fun to our team.

Leia
Reptile Defender
Leia has always had a love for animals with scales, especially snakes and her little gecko. Leia is quick to learn and brings great energy when teaching little minds.

Keira
Reptile Defender
Keira started in 2024 with us, she owns a butter corn snake called 'Jasmine'.She is very enthusiastic and brings high energy to our events.

Maz
Reptile Defender
Maz has been here since the beginning. She is a part of our reptile house team. She helps with the day to day running and care of the reptile house and occasionally pops up at our events to share her passion and knowledge.
