Born and raised in Florida, Chris grew up with an appreciation for wild animals. He has worked closely with alligators, crocodiles, venomous snakes, a Florida panther, and many other creatures, big and small. Today, he works at GatorBoys Alligator Rescue and also appears on Animal Planet’s hit show GatorBoys. He has a Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from Florida International University and has had many articles published on invasive species biology. His photos have also been published in numerous books, magazines, art shows and contests, including once having a photo on display at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.