Jay Prehistoric

Just got bit by a praying mantis 😳 PSA: These little bites hurt a lot more than you would think 😂 Honestly didn’t expect her to go for my finger but I guess after laying two egg sacs, those protective momma instincts were still elevated😅 Can’t even be mad, she’s a good momma 🐛👊

Just a Century Old Tortoise 😳🐢 It’s wild to think about 100 years of life 🤯 Most of us are not going to make it to 100 and that means we better take advantage of the time we have here‼️🙌 Remember time is the only thing you can never get back and no amount of money will very change that 😄

JOLLY GREEN MEETS BABY GREEN❤️😝 I absolutely love Green Iguanas 🦎 they come from South America & did you know that green iguanas are expert climbers?🧗👀 They can easily scale trees and even fences! What’s even more interesting…. Did you know they have a third eye on top of their head?!🤯 This ‘parietal eye’ helps them detect predators from above! They also have a powerful tail they use for defense and can hold their breath underwater for up to 30 minutes. 😱🌊 If you live or ever visited florida then tell me, have you ever spotted one basking in the sun 🌞? Or taking a dive into a pool ?!🌊🦎 Hope you guys learned something interesting about green iguanas that you didn’t already know!👊🙌 If so tell me what’s the most surprising thing you’ve learned about them?😝🤔👏

Crab: 1 - Jay: 0 😤 We got a CRAB!🙌 This is a Caribbean crab and its the newest addition to the Zoo, and let’s just say… it’s got an ATTITUDE! 😳💥 This clawed critter is very sassy, and ready to rumble on sight😅 He’s got one bold personality, and just goes to show why you don’t mess with a crab! 😂

Having fun with Gilly the Black Dragon🤩 We have had this guy since he was a little baby and have seen his personality blossom over the years🥰 He's definitely more on the chill side but he still has those strong hunter instincts whenever you put food in front of him😳 He's very smart and Asian water monitors are actually known to recognize their keepers and owners🤯

When you work with animals, stuff happens…. literally!😅 My friend was holding Frank our biggest monitor lizard and out of nowhere… 💩💥 Let’s just say he left a “big” impression on him and right before he had to go to the airport😭 You never know what’s coming when you're working with wild animals, and moments like these are all part of the job! 😂🦎 Still wouldn’t trade it for anything🙌

SNAKE LOSES AN EYE......Cap 😅 Snakes actually can’t close their eyes because they have no eye lids! 🤯 which means they never blink and sleep with their eyes open 👁️ Instead they have a special clear scale, on their eye that protects it 🙌Sometimes these eye scales get stuck and thats why I was helping this snake here 😊 glad I could help

Protective Momma Snake😳 Nothing comes between a mom and her babies😤❤️ Whether it’s humans, snakes, or lions, moms will go to any length to protect their little ones🙌 Those mother instincts ain’t no joke and honestly the only thing we can do is respect it🫡 She doesn’t care how strong or scary the predator is🤯 Make sure to thank your Mom’s for all the amazing work they do😁

Had such a blast showing all these kids what reptiles are really about🤩 So many kids have a fear of reptiles and its always so nice being able to show them there is nothing to be afraid of😨 Being able to educate people about these animals is why I started all this, and being able to show my passion and life’s work is an incredible blessing🙌 help @youthventurecenter get a 1000 followers and will give them a Bearded Dragon. #giveback #kids #foryou #fyp #tiktok #viral

Not too many things scare me some say I’m not normal but we will keep that a secret 😂 But I was definitely on my toes when I was with this beast🤯he is a Dinosaur 🦖 It was both amazing and of course mind blowing child hood dream super sizes and even more wild I was standing behind this giant AKA living the dream😱 Don’t ever get your self in a situation like this 😂@Matt Wright  the Crocodile super expert was filming his magnificent Salt water crocodile 🐊 at his cool place in Darwin Australia what an amazing experience hope to go back again soon 🙌it was a trip of a life time but I think I have used like 10 live times so I guess that means the two times I have been I have 8 more to go lol

Oh SNAP🤯 These Alligator Snappers have a very quick strike and the power to snap a broomstick like nothing😳 Chris is one wild dude and courageous dude😅 This animals speed and power is no joke and he definitely knows what he’s doing when it comes to this beast😳 Snappers are not to be messed with this is for educational purposes only😁

Up close with one of the most intelligent primates on the planet - the almighty orangutan 🦧 Look at those eyes 👁️ There’s a whole world of wisdom in there 🧠 She’s giving us all the attitude and we’re here for it’s! Who else would hang out with one of these awesome guys‼️

DANGER NOODLE ALERT 🚨‼️Check out my beautiful Albino Western Diamondback Rattlesnake & he definitely woke up on the wrong side of the bed 🛌💤Did you guys know that their rattle is actually made of keratin ?! Yep you read that right! Keratin is the protein that helps support human fingernails 😅 All Rattlesnakes are born with one button on their tail, and a new segment is added to the base of the rattle each time they shed their skin🐍 One of the biggest misconceptions about rattlesnakes is when they do rattle most people think of it as a threat but in reality you should think of it as a courtesy warning ⚠️ 🙌 In the wild , it is the snake’s way of telling would-be/ potential predators or large herbivores, to simply adjust their path of travel so that way they don’t get crushed and or stepped on👊🙌🐍

These Monitor Lizards always surprise me😮 They will stop at nothing to get their meal and are built for climbs like these🤩 They may look skinny but they have so much power in the small body of theirs😮 Those wild instincts always kick in fast😅 Here at the zoo, we let them work for their food to burn off that wild energy so they can chill out after a satisfying hunt💪❤️

Even the biggest lions are just oversized kittens at heart! 🦁❤️ They may be kings of the jungle, but deep down there’s a little kitten in all of them😅

RATTLESNAKE ON THE LOOSE😳 🐍⚠️ This is one dangerous noodle you DO NOT want to mess with! 😳 That rattle is a clear warning to stay back—these venomous snakes mean business☠️ Always respect wildlife and give them space!👀

Pixie frogs, also known as African bullfrogs, are one of the largest frog species in the world with males can grow up to 10 inches and weighing over 2 pounds! 🐸💪 Despite the cute name, these frogs are powerful predators with a serious appetite😳

It’s all about trust with animals😁 I have raised Gilly since he was a little baby and although I could never say how he feels about me😅 I do know how to make him feel comfortable🙌 Most of the time animals just want to feel that they are safe and that means that they are planted somehow😁

Why do we open snake eggs early? 🐍💡 It’s all about giving these little ones the best shot at life! When we carefully cut snake eggs at the right time, we can help prevent babies from drowning in their own fluid or getting stuck inside. We know they’re ready when we see their umbilical cord is fully absorbed and they’re strong enough to breathe on their own. It’s a delicate process, but it can make all the difference in saving lives! 🙌🐣