Meet the Roo-Keepers

Keaton is the Founder and Head Roo-Keeper of Kangaroo Ranch, bringing more than a decade of hands-on zoological experience with kangaroos and a lifelong passion for animals. She holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Colorado Boulder, with interdisciplinary coursework spanning evolutionary biology, anthropology, linguistics, and the natural sciences.

Her true passion lies at the intersection of animals and people—creating meaningful connections that open the door to conversations about conservation, coexistence, and how we can build a world where both wildlife and human communities thrive. Inspired by Steve Irwin from a young age, Keaton hopes to grow Kangaroo Ranch into an organization that contributes directly to wildlife conservation, including the future pursuit of AZA accreditation and work supporting endangered marsupial species.

Grace is a Roo-Keeper and Certified Veterinary Technician, bringing valuable veterinary expertise to the care and husbandry of our kangaroos. Her professional experience with kangaroos and wallabies spans both zoological care and clinical veterinary medicine, giving her a unique perspective on animal health, behavior, and wellbeing.

A core member of the Roo Crew for over a year, Grace conducts daily health evaluations, supports the ongoing care of our animals, and leads guest experiences with an infectious sense of joy and enthusiasm. Her favorite part of working with kangaroos is getting to know each animal as an individual—understanding their unique personalities, preferences, and behaviors and helping center each experience around the animals themselves.

Bree is a Roo-Keeper with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology, bringing a strong scientific perspective to animal husbandry and care at Kangaroo Ranch. Her experience spans laboratory, zoological, and ranch settings, and her natural curiosity drives her to continually explore the fascinating science behind kangaroo biology—from gut health and behavior to the unique reproductive biology of marsupials.

Bree brings that same curiosity and enthusiasm into every guest experience, making complex topics approachable, exciting, and fun to learn about. Her favorite part of working with the kangaroos is designing enrichment activities that encourage natural behaviors, provide mental and physical stimulation, and support each animal’s overall health, happiness, and wellbeing.