Alice & Ratna

Alice is a wonderful human. Although we haven’t often worked on the same days, we’ve still cared for and loved the same incredible animals at the wildlife park. Over the past six years, she’s not only been a great colleague but has also become a dear friend. She’s an incredibly talented woman, and I’m sure that many amazing adventures lie ahead for her.

Ratna was the most beautiful soul, wrapped in the body of a small, derpy and gentle Sumatran tiger. We were both privileged enough to care for her—me, during the final six years of her long life, and Alice, whose relationship with Ratna goes back further. She was very much loved, and always will be.

Here’s a fast motion video of the process:

By the way, Alice is also a fantastic communicator. If you’re an animal lover, you absolutely should check out her podcast, Asshole Animals with Alice!