Little Ray's Nature Centers originated in 1998 with Paul 'Little Ray' Goulet running educational shows from his basement business Little Ray's Reptile Adventure. In 2000 the demand for animal education in Ottawa had grown so big that Little Ray left his Full Time position as a banker to start Little Ray's Reptile Zoo. Since its beginning Little Ray's Reptile Zoo and Nature Centers has grown exponentially due to the severe need for animal conservation and education. Little Ray's Nature Centers has opened multiple locations across Canada to provide the largest animal outreach program in the country while still being able to take in rescued animals from the pet trade, owners, and from the SPCA. The shows are in such demand due to the message they spread of animal and habitat conservation as well as environmentalism and responsible pet ownership. Since 1998 the zoo has rescued thousands of exotic animals that would have been euthanized or set free into the wild with their newly formed rescue organization The Foundation of Animal Rescue and Education, or FARE. Now looking forward, Little Ray and his team of staff and volunteers are creating museum quality exhibits at museums, science centers, zoo's, and aquariums across North America. We're changing the world by educating and inspiring children of all ages to make a better world.