Meet our volunteers 

Ed-Head Volunteer.

Hi, I am Ed, I joined The Kent Owl Academy at the end of 2022, I was looking for experience with Birds of Prey and Exotic Animals. I love to be around the birds and spend time with them. Lansell the Tawny Owl is my favourite bird here as he was the first Owl, I interacted with. I would love to open my own animal and reptile rescue centre as I want to help any animals that need a home.

Liz-Head Of Reptiles

Hey, I’m Liz!

I joined the Kent Owl Academy in 2023. I have 10 years of reptile keeping experience and have been published in Exotics Keeper Magazine.

I was drawn to the academy due to the many similarities between reptiles and birds and the desire to broaden my knowledge.

My goal is to become a Herpetologist focusing on behaviour and the advancement of captive husbandry.

Johnathan-Volunteer

Hi! I am Johnathan.

I joined the centre after visiting and found out that they take on volunteers, I found it interesting and wanted to take on a new hobby and get out more. I have loved the time I have had at the centre so far and I am looking forward to learning more and possibly be able to fly a bird independently and one day talk during shows.

Nick- Volunteer

Hi, my name is Nick and i joined The Kent Owl Academy in March 2023. I joined wanting to gain some experience with birds of prey as it was an interest of mine. I enjoy flying in the shows and answering questions that people have. My favourite owl is Harvest the Dark Breasted Barn Owl. I am hoping to get a job at a zoo specialising with birds of prey in the future.