A.N.A. Critters ~ We are "ANOTHER NOAH'S ARK".
CONSERVATION THROUGH EDUCATION
A.N.A. Critters brings you a unique and fun educational experience with a hands-on approach using trained animal ambassadors. Our educational program brings you up close and personal with important topics such as environmental concerns, animal welfare, conservation, proper pet ownership and how to be good stewards of the Earth.
Our mission is to ~ Open the Eyes, Inspire the Mind and Touch the Heart to the importance of environmental protection and animal welfare.
We ONLY have one "home"......🌎
Highly Qualified Educators
We know that learning is easier when you have an excellent teacher. That's why most of our educators have achieved an advanced degree in their field. Our instructors are passionate about the subjects they teach and bring this enthusiasm into their presentation and lectures.
Wide Variety of Courses
A.N.A. Critters is passionate about bringing you the absolute BEST that can be offered as an educational program. Presentations can be built around course lectures, age groups, class size and more. From Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to kindergarten and collegiate levels...we want to ensure you get all the information you need to pursue your goals!
A Special Group of Animals
Debbie and Leah
Sheep? As animal ambassadors? You betcha! These two little darlings are learning the tricks to become awesome animal ambassadors! Debbie and Leah re sisters who were born here at our sanctuary. These lovely ladies are ready to show you the uniqueness sheep hold in the farm setting and how sheep truly are the underdogs turned wonder dogs!
Queen Esther
She's a "Queen" for sure! Spoiled too! Queen Esther is our border collie who came to us after being moved from home to home. Sadly, Esther's former owners didnt take her breed into consideration when they got her. Border collies are phenomenal dogs! They are super intelligent and super busy. These are NOT dogs that are happy lounging as c
She's a "Queen" for sure! Spoiled too! Queen Esther is our border collie who came to us after being moved from home to home. Sadly, Esther's former owners didnt take her breed into consideration when they got her. Border collies are phenomenal dogs! They are super intelligent and super busy. These are NOT dogs that are happy lounging as couch potatoes....they need a job! Queen Esther surely does have a job here! From helping to keep our farm animals safe to learning how to be a therapy and service dog....Esther is very busy here. Esther's gentle nature and eagerness to please makes her a perfect friend people of all ages. She loves having children read to her too.
Pickles and Dill
Pickles and Dill
Pickles and Dill are our silly emus.
Originating from Australia, emus belong to a group of flightless birds called "ratites". These magnificent and quirky birds are fun to watch and be around. Don't let their derpy appearance fool you tho! These animals are quite capable of inflicting serious injuries! Being armed with powerful feet that
Pickles and Dill are our silly emus.
Originating from Australia, emus belong to a group of flightless birds called "ratites". These magnificent and quirky birds are fun to watch and be around. Don't let their derpy appearance fool you tho! These animals are quite capable of inflicting serious injuries! Being armed with powerful feet that sport a 3 inch toe nail, a good kick from them can bring you to your knees! They aren't called "modern-day dinosaurs" for nothing.
Emus are also fantastic jumpers! Getting over a five foot fence isn't a challenge for them at all! Let's not forget they run 35 mph!
Believe it or not Pickles is our school ambassador! Yes.....you heard right! For the last two years Pickles has joined his fellow ambassadors, teaching students about unique animals found around the world.
Rodger Dodger
Pickles and Dill
It's a bank robber! It's a trash panda! Noooo it's our raccoon Rodger Dodger! Rodger was another victim of illegal ownership. One would think that being a common native animal that it would be "ok" to have these as pets. Unfortunately, not so. These are another permitted animal. Some of the biggest problems these animals face is man, peop
It's a bank robber! It's a trash panda! Noooo it's our raccoon Rodger Dodger! Rodger was another victim of illegal ownership. One would think that being a common native animal that it would be "ok" to have these as pets. Unfortunately, not so. These are another permitted animal. Some of the biggest problems these animals face is man, people thinking they are capable of caring for baby raccoons, and RABIES. Raccoons are one of the main carriers of rabies. Rabies effects the central nervous system and is deadly to all mammals.....except the Virginia Opossum. So if a wild raccoon, or ANY wild animal, approaches you....it's best you walk away from it. Getting bit guarantees you a ride to the closest ER and a painful series of rabies shots. Play it safe with all wildlife and respect their space.
(Special event ambassador)
Peaches
Fascinating, fun and intelligent ~ bearded dragons are a fun pet to have. Tho beautiful and cheeky....bearded dragons are armed with sharp claws and spines that can make them a challenge to hold. Peaches is sweet tho and enjoys sitting quietly in your hand. Peaches favorite treat are hornworms.
From the Ocean
Our one of a kind portable saltwater tank brings the ocean to your classroom. We share this amazing planet with incredible plants and animals. Unfortunately, being landlocked, we are limited on how we can learn and explore the vastness of the ocean world. This is where our ocean ambassadors come in. In a special designed aquarium we bring
Our one of a kind portable saltwater tank brings the ocean to your classroom. We share this amazing planet with incredible plants and animals. Unfortunately, being landlocked, we are limited on how we can learn and explore the vastness of the ocean world. This is where our ocean ambassadors come in. In a special designed aquarium we bring the ocean to you! Starfish, sea urchin, hermit crabs and more show you the unique diversity of the ocean world. Have you ever seen a sea hare? Then you need to meeting Benny!
Our ocean ambassadors make an excellent addition to your ecosystem lecture. After all, nearly 70% of the worlds oxygen comes from our oceans. Guess it's kinda important to learn how we can protect our oceans.
(Classroom ambassador only at this time)
Animal AMBASSADORS
Bella the brave
Bella came to A.N.A. Critters as a two week old kitten found on the side of the road. It is believed that Bella's mom was moving the litter, had Bella in her mouth, got spooked and dropped her. We were not able to locate Bella's mom or her possible siblings. Bella loves to travel and advocate for feral cats stressing the importance of TNR and humane care for feral cats. You can follow Bella and her adventures on Facebook's Bella TheBrave page.
Moana
Moana is a year old Juliana pot belly pig. Moana loves her marshmallows and giving piggy kisses! Moana came to us after an urgent plea for rescue due to abandonment. No one would claim her as their own and shelters were full. Travelling from house to house looking for food and shelter, Moana became a traffic hazard. An order was given for her to immediately euthanized. With the help of animal advocates and rescuers; we were able to get Moana safely here at A.N.A. Critters.
Rango
Rango is a tropical Jackson's Chameleon! Rango was donated to us because his mom was going to college and could no longer care for him. Did you know Rango has a tongue that can grab a bug almost a foot away! No bug can ever escape Rango! While hanging on to the branch with his claws and prehensile tail Rango sizes up the bug and snatches it! Rango's favorite food is hornworms and crickets.
Cruiser and Sheldon
Cruiser and Sheldon are sulcata tortoises. Sulcata tortoises are third largest tortoise species in the world. Cruiser came to us from a family in NJ. Sheldon came from Jim Thorpe PA. Both boys just got too big for their families. Fully grown sulcata tortoises can weight over 200 pounds and live up to 100 years.
Louie Alligator
Louie is an American alligator who came to us from a private owner who became afraid of him. Sadly, Louie hasn't had a good experience with people and was forced to live in an unnaturally small enclosure. Louie is three feet long and about four years old. We are hoping that now that Louie is in a bigger and more natural enclosure ...that he starts to feel and grow like the magnificent alligator he is! Louie is just one example as to why we need to be responsible when it comes to proper pet ownership. Baby alligators are adorable and yes you "can" keep them in a large aquarium for a few months. But, what are you going to do when they get five or six feet? Is this really fair? Morally right? No. No it's not. Zoos, aquariums and rescues are filled with unwanted animals. Buying an animal, you cannot commit to 100%, has a high chance of being euthanized. That's a sad reality and fact. Do better. Be fair.
lilly bell
Lilly Bell is a young, sweet ferret who came to us with several other ferrets as part of a hoarding situation. Ferrets are very intelligent animals. Being strictly carnivores...ferrets need a high protein diet. Many people assume feeding kitten food is a good substitute as ferret food. This is wrong and will cause serious health issues for your ferret...even death. Lilly Bell loves playing with Bella The Brave and chasing her around the house.
More animal ambassadors waiting to meet you!
Chipper Jones
Chipper Jones is one of our oldest animal ambassadors here at A.N.A. Critters. Chipper Jones was also born feral. He was also born blind, has a heart murmur and suffers from FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease). Chip absolutely LOVES people . He loves showing children, and adults, that being different is OKAY! Chip HISSES at BULLIES! So BEWARE. Bullying is NOT ok with Chip.
Chipper Jones has crossed to Rainbow Bridge May 7th 2022 at the age of 14. Forever in our hearts....Chipper's memory and legacy will never be forgotten .
the hissers
Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches are perhaps the most famous of all known insects. Equipped with a unique air bladder, located in the abdomen, these funny insects make a "hissing" sound when startled. Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches are also used in medical research to help doctors and nurses learn about carbon dioxide and oxygen exchange in the body.
luna
ELEANOR
Luna is a beautiful Moon Crab also called
"Halloween Crabs". Moon crabs are completely terrestrial. They do not swim or live in the water. Luna was donated to us by a former teacher. Moon crabs are also nocturnal and feel safest to explore their enclosure at night. Luna loves to burrow and rearrange her tank. Nothing like waking up to a messy "bedroom".
ELEANOR
ELEANOR
Hi! My name is Eleanor! I am an African Grey Parrot! African Grey Parrots are extremely smart, can have a huge vocabulary and capable of reasoning. These magnificent birds are said to have the intelligence level of a 5th grader. Perhaps Eleanor just might be "Smarter Than A 5th Grader"...we'll let you decide!
Sadly, these beautiful birds are on the endangered species list despite being so popular as pets. Black market buying, poaching and deforestation is the main cause for the decline of this specie in the wild.
Hershey and Philsberry
If you've ever visited us at events; then I'm sure you have met Hershey and Philsberry. Pot belly pigs and kune kunes are also called miniature pigs. Mini pigs can STILL get big. They can get upto 300 pounds but, are still smaller that standard pigs which can get over 600 pounds. Pot belly pigs also continue to grow up to their fifth year. Pigs do make good pets however, you need to remember that they are very inquisitive and destructive if not properly cared for and kept busy. Pigs are very smart.
Puddles
Puddles is our beautiful ball python also referred to as a "royal" python. Ball pythons are a smaller constrictor and a popular pet due to its docile temperament. Puddles was part of a hoarding situation and neglected. When we received her she was literally all skin and bones. If you've ever seen a snake skeleton then you know they look like one giant rib cage. Puddles required intensive care and force feeding to bring her back to her now healthy state. She was one of the lucky ones on this situation.
Buster
Buster
Buster
Buster is a coatimudi. Also, referred to as a South American raccoon; coatimudi are just as mischievous. Buster loves raw eggs, digging for bugs and wrestling his zoo ball. Coatimudi are also illegal in Pennsylvania and require a permit.
(Special event ambassador)