STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Reily hicks fant
CASHIER
ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT
Reily was born and raised in Huntington, Texas where she graduated from Huntington High School in 2022. She joined the Ellen Trout Zoo as a cashier in September of 2024.
Favorite Animals: Sissy the raccoon and the Chinese alligators.
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Favorite Color: Pink
Little Known Fact: I collects books and comics. I'm hoping to have enough one day to have my own personal library.
Toughest Challenge: Learning to not get hung up over the small things you can't change and learning to be okay when things don't go the way you planned.
Favorite Memory: Going to the Texas Renaissance Faire with my husband and getting stranded because he lost our car keys at the biggest faire in the US.
Best Quote: You're going to make a difference. A lot of times it won't be huge, it won't be visible even, but it will matter just the same.
Best Advice for Those Wanting to Join the Zoo Field: Stick with it even when it's difficult. Some days will be hard but it's always worth it in the end.
Who Inspired You?: My mom and family. She has always supported me no matter what.