Welcome to the Animals Hub, the central place to explore all the animals in Mini Zoo Life, with easy paths to learn more about the cats, geckos, salamanders, and other small companions that share my home.
About My Website
Meet My Animals
Mini Zoo Life is home to two cats, two leopard geckos, two tiger salamanders, and one bearded dragon. Each animal has its own personality, care requirements, and unique role in my home zoo. This website shares information about their habitats, feeding routines, and daily lives.
My grey tiger cat’s name is Rolo,, boy. My tortoishell cat’s name is Parker, girl. My boy gecko’s name is Rango, and my girl gecko’s name is Ivy. My bearded dragon’s name is Zeus, and she is a girl. My Eastern tiger salamander is Sammy, and my Western tiger salamander is Mojo.
How I got Started
My journey into animal care really began during COVID when I adopted my two cats from Here Kitty Kitty Rescue. Spending so much time at home allowed me to build a strong bond with them and sparked my passion for caring for animals.
A few years later, a colleague at school had a bearded dragon named Rango. During Thanksgiving break, I volunteered to care for him so he would not have to stay alone in a cold school building. While caring for Rango, I quickly fell in love with reptiles and realized how much my students enjoyed learning about animals and their habitats. After Christmas break, my colleague experienced some life changes and generously offered to let me keep Rango permanently.
As I learned more about reptile care, I began researching leopard geckos, including their habitat requirements and diet. Since Rango was not a reptile that I could regularly handle, my boyfriend and I decided to adopt a leopard gecko named Ivy from a reptile expo that we enjoyed attending.
A few years later, a family member told me about a salamander that needed a new home. I agreed to take him in, and Sammy became the next member of my growing animal family. Around the same time, another family member learned about a second salamander that also needed a home. After some convincing, I welcomed Mojo into my collection as well.
What started with two cats has grown into a small home zoo filled with animals that I love caring for and sharing with others. Through Mini Zoo Life, I hope to educate others about responsible pet ownership and the unique needs of the animals that make up my little zoo.
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