Ssstaff Bios

Jason Clevett - Owner: A long time reptile enthusiast, Jason launched Calgary Reptile Parties in 2008. He has done presentations for schools, scout groups, corporate events, and birthday parties and more. He has appeared at festivals and events throughout Alberta.. Jason has often appeared on Calgary TV and Radio including CityTV's Breakfast Television, Global Saturday Morning, Forbes and Friends on CJAY92 and The Homestretch on CBC radio. Jason is the former President of the Alberta Reptile and Amphibian Society, a non-profit organization that promotes education and produces two shows and sales annually. Jason has also donated his time to the Calgary Zoo as a volunteer assistant gorilla keeper, working with the gorilla troop as well as colobus monkeys, dwarf crocodiles and has worked with Pebbles, the massive African Rock Python and has completed the zoo's Naturalist 101 and Docent Training courses. He continues to work hard towards his goal of expanding reptile education through reptile parties throughout Alberta and is excited to have Alberta Reptile Parties and Edmonton Reptile Parties now available!

Amilee Walker - Administrative Assistant: – Amilee is often the voice on the end of the phone and is frequently found at events we attend showing off reptiles. After spending five years in Japan teaching english she returned home to Canada and began working as a personal assistant. In addition to working for Calgary Reptile Parties she also loves photography and assist at photography studio Dmac Studios.

Lyra Logan - Reptile Presenter: Lyra is a self professed nerd who loves video games, programming, science fiction and of course reptiles. When she first started she only had two corn snakes but her collection is rapidly growing and now includes uromastyx, crested geckos, Rhino Rat Snakes, Skinks, a tegu, monitor, and an iguana. When Lyra is not doing shows she is a web designer and programmer.

Raine Hofer - Reptile Presenter: Raine's exotic pet collection originally started with just a newt. Having spent hours hanging out at her friend Lyra's house playing with her reptiles, she jumped at the opportunity to join Calgary Reptile Parties in June 2010. She has since added a bearded dragon, emperor scorpion, and boas to her collection. In addition to doing shows she has worked in the nightclub industry, works security, and supported Santa as an elf.

Neal Philip - Reptile Presenter: Neal brings his past experience doing pet birthday parties to Calgary Reptile Parties. He is the proud dad of Tonquin the Tortoise, and is the President-Elect of the Alberta Reptile and Amphibian Society. Neal's love of animals extends to birds and fish - he is known as The Fish Guy and does aquarium and pond installation, moves, and maintenance.

Brendan McDonald - Event Presenter: Brendan can often be found taking photos and pitching in at festivals and events. He enjoys being creative with photos and the opportunity to let people experience meeting a reptile up close and personal.