Ryker

What does Ryker love most about nature?

Everything! One of his favorite things is a nightly routine called 'Secret Animal'—each night, we pick an animal he's never heard of or wants to learn more about and watch videos or read about it together. His curiosity is endless, and he'd always rather be outside exploring than inside. His sense of wonder is infectious—he longs to connect with every plant and creature, feeling at home in the wild world around him.

What is Ryker's favorite animal—and why?

This little boy has the most adventurous bucket list—all centered around animals! Right now, his favorite animal and biggest dream is to see and swim with sea turtles. He loves sea turtles for the happiness they seem to have, and he finds them so interesting. After getting a snorkel from Santa, he's been practicing non-stop so he can be ready when Mom takes him to Hawaii. His passion for wildlife and his determination to make his dreams come true are truly inspiring.

What is Ryker's favorite outdoor activity?

He absolutely loves overlanding with his mom and exploring tide pools—if it’s a creature, it makes his whole day just to observe and learn about it. Every weekend, we spend hours outside, chasing new encounters, though he’s just as excited to revisit the animals we’ve already come to know and love. He plays "survival" all the time, pretending he must learn how to live off the land and be one with nature. His curiosity and love for the natural world makes every outing magical.