Our Approach

Conservation requires captive breeding and Ark’s approach to keeping herpetofauna. We strive to produce and keep animals that allow the natural world into homes through our glass boxes of terrariums.

Our Story

Starting with our first pet turtle, Donatello, at age 8…

Meet the Team

Who are we?

Jason Juchems

Graduate of Bradley University and Saint Xavier University, Jason works as a public school administrator. During undergradute,  Jason worked as a Keeper and Education Intern at Wildlife Prairie State Park in Peoria, Illinois. He has served as the 2005 and 2008 President of the Central Illinois Herpetological Society.

Jason was a speaker at 2012 American Frog Day in Chicago, IL and the 2014 National Amphibian Expo in Indianapolis, IN. Jason was a 2013 and 2014 Reptile Report Nominee for Amphibian Breeder of the Year.

The Family

This has become a family adventure as the kids enjoy being “keepers” of the family zoo.