L.E.A.R.N. operates with a small core team, combined with the resources of our veterinarian. We utilize volunteers at public events to facilitate animal interactions. The best way to take advantage of volunteer opportunities is to follow our Facebook page.
We do as much as we can with a limited amount of resources. If you have the ability, please consider making a donation to help us help the critters and take part in our primary mission of Conservation Through Education. Any amount is appreciated and will be put to good use!
President & C.E.O. Chief Rehabilitator Adoption Coordinator Chief Naturalist
Micha is a contractor and his business activities are what primarily fund L.E.A.R.N. He has loved reptiles and amphibians since childhood and is glad to have a chance to be helping them now. He has been keeping reptiles and other exotics since 1992.
His primary love is indigenous reptiles, and he practices Conservation Through Education whenever possible. Micha is a Louisiana Master Naturalist.
He is a member of the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, the Herpetologists' League, the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, and Partners in Amphibians and Reptile Conservation.
The International Herpetological Symposium selected Micha as the 2018 recipient of their Laszlo Award for his outreach and educational efforts, particularly his work creating A Primer on Reptiles and Amphibians. Micha has done over 50 news and television segments about animals and conservation.
Pamela has been keeping reptiles for two decades. She monitors the health of the animals at the shelter, and frequently performs our out-of-area rescue trips. Her primary love is tortoises, and has been known to drive eight hours on Christmas to pick up one in need.
Pamela Petty
Secretary and Treasurer Safety & Security Supervisor
