By the time Kerry Ervin, owner of Hand Me Down Zoo, was 10 years old, she was picking up stray alligators in Florida.
“I’ve always had a soft spot for things that can’t necessarily fend for themselves, especially once they get into a human environment,” she said. “It’s something I’ve been focused on my entire life. It’s not just being around animals, but making sure other people understand what they’re doing when they are around them.”
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