Good boy, Brian

Wildlife ranger Mick Tate gives host and animal lover, Tracey Preston, a backstage tour of the Australian Reptile Park. Mick opens up about raising his favourite reptile, Rosie, in his living room and that time he once jumped into the alligator dam to save a baby – or so he thought. For more on Australian Reptile Park: https://reptilepark.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sally has a tiger in her backyard, some lions, some gorillas…in fact, she has a whole zoo out there. Host and animal lover, Tracey Preston, meets the matriarch of Mogo Zoo, Sally Padey. Sally’s special connection with animals has led her to dedicate her life (and home!) to creating a relaxed, safe space for endangered animals. For more on Mogo Zoo: http://mogozoo.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Howard Ralph is as rare as the species he treats. Host and animal lover Tracey Preston visits the dedicated veterinarian and doctor of human medicine in surgery at Southern Cross Wildlife Care, as he attempts to save the life of one of Australia’s most iconic animals. For more on Southern Cross Wildlife Care: www.southerncrosswildlifecare.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracey undergoes horse therapy. Nerves run high as host and animal lover, Tracey Preston, meets her counsellor for the day Sue Spence, from Horses Helping Humans. Sue explains the profound healing effects horses can have on people – but can Tracey overcome her fear of these animals? For more on Horses Helping Humans: www.horseshelpinghumansaustralia.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rescued wombat may play it cool but it will never forget. Host and animal lover Tracey Preston travels to Cedar Creek Wombat Rescue to catch up with Roz and Kev Holme, a couple who’ve built Australia’s only specialty hospital for these cheeky little marsupials - in their backyard. For more on Cedar Creek Wombat Rescue: https://www.cedarcreekwombatrescue.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laughter really is the best medicine. Krissy Stanley lives with 12 doves, 5 chickens, 4 parrots, a lorikeet, 2 cats, a husband, a son - and a bottle of fizz in the fridge! Host and animal lover Tracey Preston gets a front row seat to watch Krissy and her flock of colourful, feathered friends perform at a nursing home in Sydney. For more on Krissy Stanley: krisstanley.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Birds have feelings, too. Avian behaviourist Josh Cook – also known as the "Bronte Birdman" - treats birds for physical and emotional issues. Host and animal lover Tracey Preston enters Josh’s winged realm and discovers the secret to training birds to free fly, how to deal with a feathered love triangle and why, when it comes to birds, first impressions count.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you train an out-of-control puppy? Host and animal lover Tracey Preston goes to the home of Australia’s best dog trainer Steve Austin, to find out. Tracey meets Steve’s team of scent detection hounds and brings her naughty boxer Brian along to see if he – and she - can pick up a few tips. For more on Steve Austin: www.steveaustindogtrainer.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intimate stories of people who sacrifice relationships, finances and even their homes to save the animals they love. From the couple who live with 40 wombats, to the woman who took on an entire zoo and the man whose best friend is an alligator. We’re all Animals is a heartfelt Australian feature documentary series, told by journalist and animal lover, Tracey Preston. For more on Tracey Preston, go to: https://mediaanimal.tv