I remember the first time I saw a “wild” animal. I was in kindergarten at the Tyler Zoo in Texas and my most vivid memory was watching the giraffes from a balcony. I wanted to get closer so badly! I ate my lemon Popsicle and imagined what the long-necked creature would feel like if I could touch it. That feeling never went away, and largely inspired my desire to become a veterinarian. So imagine my excitement when I signed up for a course with Wildlife Vets during my second year of vet school in none other than South Africa!
