Our Team

Luke (owner)

Luke started off as a volunteer here back on 1st April 2002 when he was 15 years old. His passion for the birds quickly grew. Luke has had his own birds throughout the years and has worked in numerous zoos in the UK. Since returning back to Huxley’s full time, he has been able to use his knowledge gained from working within the industry to help bring Huxley’s forward and give it a fresh new look and feel. Since 2021 we have made significant changes through the ideas brought forward by Luke and Shane and we are continuing to make more.

FUN FACT

Luke works within the entertainment industry as a Drag Queen.

Debbie (Volunteer)

Debbie has been a volunteer at Huxley’s since around 2005. She has been consistent in her efforts to support us and the birds that are housed here. Debbie has her own birds at home and is always looking at ways to better her knowledge and techniques she uses when training and flying the birds.

FUN FACT

When not chasing birds around muddy fields, then Argentinian tango is the next passion. Debbie can often be found avoiding children.

Janet (Volunteer)

Janet is another long standing volunteer who has been supporting us. She was helping out with displays and shows years ago back when Julian was around and has come back to continue in her efforts to support us grow. Janet also has her own birds at home and assists with Huxley’s book keeping.

FUN FACT

Janet loves Birds of Prey and Horses and as you can see by the picture, shes happiest when she can combine the 2. Janet also likes girls days out with Debbie and Karen where, after a few Gins they can put the worlds to right.

karen (Volunteer)

Karen Has been volunteering here for several years, she is a self confessed owlaholic and can often be seen talking to the teddy owls in our shop. Karen has been vital in helping on the admin side of things both when Julian was alive and after. She has an OCD when it comes to cleaning and that is very helpful within a zoo setting.

FUN FACT

Karen is a qualified Reiki master and Angel therapy practitioner. She likes Owls, Reiki, Owls, Angels, Owls, Reading, Owls, Walking, Owls and Craft work.

liam (Volunteer)

Liam has been volunteering for a few years now. Liam is so keen to be here that given the chance he’d be here 24/7. Liam assists with the daily maintenance and cleaning of the animals at Huxley’s.

FUN FACT

Liam’s hobby is fishing and his favourite type of bird is the Owls.

lee (Volunteer)

Lee has been a volunteer for a couple of years and is great at motivating the team, he has a very upbeat fun attitude and gets the job done. Lee can be found helping out on the displays from time to time doing the commentary.

FUN FACT

Lee is obsessed with football and often won’t let anything get in the way of him watching it.