Dirk Barnard

Episodes: Padlopers: Small Tortoises, Big Conservation Challenges and Padlopers: Breeding for the Future of the Parrot-Beaked Tortoise (upcoming) Dirk is the founder of Tortoise Conservation South Africa. He has had a passion for chelonians since he was a little boy. His goal is to establish a sanctuary and conservation area for tortoises in the Western Cape of … Read more

Jason and Tara Troxell

Episode: Galapagos Tortoises: Living with Giants Jason and Tara currently live in the Sonoran desert NW of Phoenix. Jason has been a reptile keeper since he was 4, more than 4 decades ago. Even though they just celebrated their 21st anniversary, Tara didn’t consider herself a reptile keeper until about 10 years ago. They have been … Read more