Pictures: Crazy Critters in Eustis

One of several varieties of turtles, some rare, is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Ken Purvee holds a parrot in one of the growth ecosystems at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

One of several varieties of turtles is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

The hands of Ken Purvee display some of the insects grown to feed animals at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Ken Purvee finds himself in a precarious situation at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Purvee had climbed into a large gopher tortoise hole to demonstrate the size and depth of the hole, when one of the farm's exotic birds came over to possibly take a peck at him to protect the nearby nest. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

A rabbit is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Cherrice Purvee lovingly cares for animals at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Cherrice Purvee pets a parrot at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

A duck is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Exotic birds feed at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

An exotic plant leaf is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

One of several varieties of turtles is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Cherrice Purvee holds an animal at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Some of the insects, that are grown to feed animals at Crazy Critters in Eustis, are pictured at the farm on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

An exotic bird kicks up dust as it sprints to signal protection of a nest nearby at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

A parrot's talon gently grips the arm of Cherrice Purvee at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Cherrice Purvee holds an animal at Crazy Critters in Eustis, are pictured at the farm on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Ken and Cherrice Purvee pose with a playful parrot at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

A tortoise munches on cactus at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Ken Purvee feeds a large tortoise cactus that he grew at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

A pair of geese, serving as a form of "security guards" at the farm, honk loudly at a perceived intruder at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) ity is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

One of several varieties of turtles, some rare, is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

One of several varieties of turtles, some rare, is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

One of several varieties of turtles, some rare, is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Ken Purvee releases a turtle into one of the growth ecosystems at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

One of several varieties of turtles, some rare, is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Juvenile turtles are pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

One of several varieties of turtles, some rare, is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

One of several varieties of turtles, some rare, is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

One of several varieties of turtles, some rare, is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Ken and Cherrice Purvee are pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

One of several varieties of turtles, some rare, is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

One of several varieties of turtles, some rare, is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

One of several varieties of turtles is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Ducklings are pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

One of several varieties of turtles is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

One of several varieties of turtles is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

One of several varieties of turtles is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

One of several varieties of turtles is pictured at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Ken Purvee holds a snail used to feed animals at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Cherrice Purvee holds a rake to fend off the sometimes-feisty exotic birds at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

A large exotic bird egg rests among feathers in a nest at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

The hands of Ken Purvee hold small turtles at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

A large gopher tortoise emerges from a hole at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Some of the insects, that are grown to feed at Crazy Critters in Eustis, are pictured at the farm on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

The hands of Ken Purvee display some of the insects grown to feed animals at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Turtles feast on leaves at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Turtles feast on melon and pineapple at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Ken Purvee holds an exotic bird at Crazy Critters in Eustis on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Crazy Critters was established to provide non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and permanent home. Animals are not on display for public tours. Instead, they are provided peaceful lives while providing education on our social media platforms, website, and during private events. The facility is self sustaining, raising most of the insects and plants that are needed to feed the exotic animals on the farm. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)