Zookeeper’s epic ad venture ‘I’M DOING THIS FOR THE ANIMALS!’
Real life
When Woman’s Day catches up with keeper Danni Rae at Wellington Zoo, the effervescent environmentalist is eagerly waiting on a courier delivery. No, it’s not a cute dress she ordered online months ago, but a box of copies of her very first children’s book, Kara The Kakapo.
The debut author’s beautiful book is filled with vibrant illustrations by Northland artist Evan Heasman, aka Soju Shots, and is the first in a series that aims to share a fun conservation message with younger readers.
Growing up in Australia’s Hunter Valley, Danni, 30, was an avid reader from an early age.
“I had quite a
