AnimalAmbassssadors

Who Are We ?

Animal Ambassssadors is a family-run educational team, and rescue. Co-owners Torren and Vulture Gillespie have been raising reptiles since before they could walk, and the couple started doing so together in 2019.

Mison Statement

    Our goal is to bring entertainment and hands-on education to children and adults of all ages. We strive to share the beauty and respect for these creatures, as well as ethical practices and eco-friendly sides of the herpetology hobby and sciences. 

     We believe that all animals from rodents to reptiles, and even the smallest bugs deserve to be appreciated, protected, and valued as members of our earth's ecosystems.

 

 

Elementary School (Ages 5-11)

  • 25-30 Minute Classroom Sessions ($65)
    • 1st-3rd grade level informative slide show on the present animals, covering habitat, diet, and basic information. Includes 1-3 hands-on interactions based on age and class size.
    • 3rd-5th grade level slideshow on the present reptiles habitate, diet, history, and life cycle; as well as a few local animals' life cycles . Includes 3 hands-on interactions.
    • 3rd-5th grade level with a higher focus on ecosystems, food webs, and life cycles using present animals as an example.
  • 45-60 Minute Assembly Style ($100-115)
    • School choice of an exotics or local based slide show, showing of 7-9 animals, teacher/ staff interactions with animals.
  • Anual Service ($450)
    • FIVE 30 minute classroom sessions for any class range
    • 2 Assemblies: includes option to have our biusiness partner Helping Hounds do one of the assemblies with their working dogs. (See website here helping/hounds.net)

Middle-Highschool

6th-12th grade sessions are broken down by catagory and each grade level will be provided information appropriate for their age range

  • 25-30 Minute Class Room Sessions 3-5 animals ($65)
    • Ecosystem,lifecycles,reproduction styles including parthinogensis, and cloning
    • Conservation of diverse and local ecosystem
    • Herpotolgy as a sceince, possible carrers in conservation,ethical breeding,zoology ect.
  • 60 min assembly 9+ animals($120)
    • Ecosystem,lifecycles,reproduction styles including parthinogensis, and self cloning
    • Conservation of diverse and local ecosystem
    • Unique aninimals Facts, History and Evolution.
    • Herpotolgy as a sceince, possible carrers in conservation,ethical breeding,zoology ect.

Summer Camps

Summer Camps


Looking to inject some extra fun into your already awesome summer camps? We're here to bring the thrill!

For Elementary Age Camps, get ready for an immersive experience:

  • Deep Dive/Interactive: 1 hour, up to 20 kids, $50. Additional students just $5 each, up to 35 total.
  • Assembly Style: $65. Tailored for ages 4-6, 7-9, or 10-12, or whatever age groups your camp is split by.

For Middle to High School Age Camps, we've got something special:

  • Deep Dive: 1 Hour, up to 50 students, $60.
  • Group Sessions: 45 minutes per group of 20 (up to 6 groups or 120 students total), $95.

We're always flexible to make it work best for your camp. Need different times or age ranges? Just let us know! Reach out to Torren with any questions or email us at animalambassssadors@gmail.com.

    Coming Soon ...

    North Carolina Exact Location and Dates: In Progress

    Snake Camp: Dive into a three-day immersive day camp all about snakes! Learn to identify venomous versus safe snakes in the area, and around the world. Discover snake life cycles, history, and some of the most unique species in and around the U.S. Master snake handling, and even learn how to tell their age and sex. (Ages 7-12)

    Ages 13 and up: Not only can you learn everything above, but also delve into the complex genetics behind morphs (the colors and patterns within a spieces), breeding pairs, and gain a deeper understanding of their unique digestive tract.

    Arachnid Adventures: Embark on a three-day camp learning all about SPIDERS, SCORPIONS, and other crazy invertebrates, like hissing roaches, Rolly-Pollys, Snails, and meet Julain the Leech!!  Ages 5-12 (Teen Camp Comming Soon)

    Little Herpetologists: A five-day, eventful introduction into the world of Herpetology. (Ages 5-12)

    Teen Herping Camp: Explore the wilderness and uncover the secrets of reptiles and amphibians. (Ages 13-18)

    Don't miss out on these thrilling summer adventures! πŸπŸ•·οΈπŸ¦ŽπŸ”

    Private Events: Colleges, Weddings, Birthday Party's ECT.

    Ready for an adventure with reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and more?

    We're thrilled to share our love for animals with everyone! Every event is a chance for us to create an unforgettable experience while ensuring the safety and happiness of our fantastic creatures. If you have an event in mind, let's make it extraordinary together! Drop us an email, and let the wild journey begin!

    Check out our thrilling price rates:

    Base Rate: $25 per hour includes up-close encounters with up to 5 animals and mind-blowing facts! Take your pick from:

    • Snakes Galore
    • Lizard Kingdom
    • Bugs And Invertabrites
    • Request Specific Animals!! Extra animals: Just $10 each after the first 5.

    Dive Deep into the herpotological world with up to 30 fellow adventurers:

    • 1 Hour: Ages 5-9 $45
    • 1 Hour: Ages 10-12 $45
    • 1 Hour: Ages 13+ $35
    • 2 Hours: Ages 13+ $55
    • 2 Hours: Ages 20+, unlimited guests $45

    We're passionate about sharing our love for animals, and we're ready to tailor a unique experience just for you! Shoot us an email at animalambassadors@gmail.com or reach out to Torren at 720-320-2248. Let's make some wild memories! 🐾🌿