Farewell Ranger Nick!

This week we bid a reluctant farewell to our Assistant Curator, Dr Nick.

An expert herpetologist, Nick joined us in 2022. He had just completed ten years of extensive research on snake venom, culminating in a PhD thesis focussed on the venom of African pit vipers!

He welcomed the opportunity to work with our crocodiles here at Billabong Sanctuary and was soon presenting thrilling feeding shows.

Of course Nick was a regular presenter of the Venomous Snake Show, highlighting the vital role of these predators in the wild, and explaining how we can all stay safe in snake country.

One of his many projects was to expand and diversify our reptile collection, bringing in new specimens such as the rare Pilbara rock monitor.

His work here has always had a focus on education and he has been popular with schools and other tour groups.

Nick has always been passionate about conservation, and now has the opportunity take on a wider role in the community as a wildlife operations officer with DESI.

We wish him all the best.