Our Team and Story
We design exhibitions that inspire care for our world.
Our work is rooted in the belief that meaningful, accessible experiences shape how people think, feel, and act. Through collaboration and a commitment to conservation, we create experiences that connect people more deeply to the world around them, and continue to push what informal learning spaces can do.

WHAT
WE DO
Every project starts with listening. We work closely with you to understand your goals, your audience, and the stories you want to tell.
Little Ray’s Exhibitions began with a passion for animal care, rescue, and conservation. Today, our team cares for more than 800 animals as part of one of Canada’s largest exotic animal rescue organizations.
Traveling exhibitions is a natural extension of our mission of animal care, rescue, and conservation. Thoughtfully designed and fully turnkey, each experience is created to engage visitors of all ages and abilities while making it easy for our partners to bring impactful learning experiences to their spaces.
Today, our team of designers, sculptors, and fabricators partners with clients to create immersive exhibitions, habitats, and educational experiences tailored to the unique needs of each space and community.
OUR
FOUNDERS
Paul and Sheri Goulet
Paul and Sheri Goulet’s shared love of animals and education was the beginning of Little Ray’s. What started with animal presentations and a growing collection of rescued animals grew into a zoo, a major exotic animal rescue, and eventually a traveling exhibition program reaching audiences across North America.
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More than 30 years later, that same spirit continues to shape Little Ray’s. Paul and Sheri believe that when people have the opportunity to experience animals up close, ask questions, and see the world from a different perspective—whatever their age or ability—curiosity can become connection, and connection can inspire care. That vision has grown into an organization spanning animal welfare, education, conservation, traveling exhibitions, and custom exhibit design and fabrication.

OUR
TEAM
From first ideas to final details, our nearly 100 team members across North American are here to create meaningful experiences that fit the needs of your space and your community.

Neil Baker
Sculptor

Kieran Birchley
Digital Design + Fabrication Manager
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Laura Budney
Digital Modeler

Dhatri Gunupudi
3D Exhibition Designer

Nikolai Kotzman
Logistics Manager

Mike Lyon
Senior Advisor
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Sarah Macey
VP Design + Fabrication

Shane McConnell
VP Sales

Fadi Naddeh
Sales Manager

Dr. Andre Ngo
Director of Education

Carrie O'Keefe
Sales Consultant

Natalie Parker
Ottawa Site Manager

Lee Parker
Zoo Director

Eric Servin
Lead Carpenter

Cheryl Sheridan
Director Animal Care + Welfare

Evan Tortoli
Digital Modeler

Federico Viconi
Install Manager

Erica Westerfield
Principal Graphic Designer

Ella Wheelan
Sculptor

