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INSPIRING OTHERS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH LIVE ANIMAL EXPERIENCES.

Discover the Wonders of Wildlife with Once in a Wild: Your Mobile Zoo Adventure!

Embark on a journey like no other with Once in a Wild – not just any mobile zoo, but a unique educational experience! We bring the marvels of the animal kingdom right to your doorstep. Dive into the world of our incredible animal ambassadors and learn fascinating facts about them. Our mission is clear: ignite a passion for wildlife conservation through hands-on animal experiences.

Founded by the dynamic duo, Amanda Winter and Rikky Moller, Once in a Wild is a visionary concept blending education and empathy. Our aim? To transform the way people of all ages see and interact with diverse species, fostering a bond based on respect and understanding.

Meet Amanda Winter, Our Lead Animal Specialist
Amanda’s world revolves around nurturing our animal family. With over two decades in exotic and domestic animal care, her expertise spans globally recognized zoos and aquariums. Every day, she’s hands-on in ensuring the highest standard of care for our animals, from personalized training sessions to crafting nutritious diets.

Rikky Moller: The Creative Force Behind Our Unique Brand
Rikky, co-founder and Creative Director, brings over 25 years of branding and marketing genius. His flair for creating an inspirational brand identity has set Once in a Wild apart in the world of animal education and conservation.

Our Team: Passionate Experts in Animal Welfare
Our dedicated team, with backgrounds in Zoology, Biology, and Entomology, is the backbone of Once in a Wild. They bring years of animal education and husbandry expertise. Committed to lifelong care, 85% of our beloved animals are rescued, and rehabilitated, ensuring they live out their lives in a forever home.

Experiences for All: Educational, Fun, and Therapeutic
From enlightening classroom presentations to lively birthday parties, corporate meet-and-greets, and therapeutic animal sessions, we cater to all ages and interests. Our interactive programs guarantee a memorable experience, brimming with fun and learning about our animal ambassadors.

Our Vision: A World Where Wildlife is Cherished
Our ambassadors are more than just animals; they’re catalysts for change. We’re on a mission to reshape perceptions and nurture conservationists in everyone we meet. As Amanda puts it, “Changing the world for the better, one animal encounter at a time.” And in Rikky’s words, “Love for animals begins with understanding and interaction. Every animal deserves to be loved in its own unique way.”

Join us at Once in a Wild, where every encounter is an adventure, every animal is a teacher, and every experience is a step towards a more compassionate world.

MEET OUR TEAM

Amanda Winter

Amanda Winter

Founder & Animal Specialist

Amanda has worked professionally with a wide variety of animals for over 18 years, including at 5 renowned zoological facilities. She grew up in Texas but obtained her zoology degree from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo during her time living in Florida. Amanda specializes in animal care, training, and presenting with birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. It has been a lifelong aspiration of hers to change the world for the better by teaching others about all of earth’s creatures, whether they be great or small.
rikky

Rikky Möller

Founder & Creative Director

Rikky is an award winning graphic designer with over 20 years of experience. He’s worked on different Fortune 500 brands like Capital One, Western Union, Terminix, USAA, NBA, and many more. Now he dedicates his time to the Once in a Wild brand, and has found a new calling to help promote wildlife conservation. Rikky also hopes to inspire a whole new generation of creatives to change the world through design.

WANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Are you wild about all different types of creatures, teaching others about wildlife conservation, and making a difference in peoples’ lives!? We’re always looking for qualified candidates to join our team. Apply now!

ABOUT OUR ANIMALS

The most important members of the Once in a Wild team are of course our animals! These creatures serve as amazing ambassadors for their species. All of our animals are professionally trained, handled, taken care of, and endlessly loved by our wonderful staff. If you would like to learn more about our animals and the care they receive, please follow the links below:

Highly recommend Once in a Wild. The whole experience was top notch from initial contact until the end of the party. Everyone enjoyed experiencing the animals. The animals themselves were so calm and clearly extremely well cared-for. Thank you, we would definitely book again!

- Alyson Tucker

What an experience. We hosted Once in a Wild Zoo for my son's 4th birthday party at our house over the weekend and it was so fun. Once in a Wild left such an amazing impression on all of the kids and adults too! The kids took photos with the animals and all who attended will have memories for a lifetime.

- Perla Fernandez

We loved having Once in a Wild come to our event. The kids AND adults loved petting and learning about the animals. It was a great experience and I can't wait to have them back!!

- Wendy Powers

Very much enjoyed my experience with Once In A Wild! Absolutely loved the animals they brough (large boa, medium boa, toad and guinea pig)! The hosts were very professional, kind and great with kids and adults. Loved being able to hold and take photos with some of the animals. Definitely recommend their services!

Katy Franklin
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