About
Meet Jim Nark
Party Animals Atlanta is owned and operated by zoologist, Jim Nark. Originally from Long Island, New York, Jim’s affinity for studying, collecting and caring for exotic reptiles, amphibians and mammals began at a very young age. By the time he was a teenager, he shared his bedroom with a boa constrictor, an iguana, several frogs, a water monitor and even a copperhead snake. When it came time to head off to college, Jim packed up his animals and headed south for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. After graduation, Jim elected to stay in the South and took a position as a Fisheries Biologist for the National Park Service in the Great Smoky Mountains. From there, he accepted a position with Zoo Atlanta where he cared for the animals and later worked in the Marketing and Membership Department. Jim’s passion for studying and caring for animals motivated him to start his own business, giving him the opportunity to educate others about the animal kingdom and the planet’s natural environment. Since founding Party Animals Atlanta, Jim has shared his experiences and knowledge
with thousands of children, parents, students and teachers. His enthusiasm is easy to spot when presenting his unique programs. Jim's ability to teach and entertain in a manner that everyone can relate to makes every event a memorable occasion. Jim’s personal life is just as exciting as his professional life. As a New York transplant, Jim remains a Jets, Mets and Islanders fan, and also cheers on the Tennessee Volunteers when he’s not breeding insects and feeding snakes. Jim and his wife, Elisabeth, are world travelers (Jim has visited 50 countries!), and seek out animal encounters across the globe. Most recently, Jim celebrated a milestone birthday with the trip of a lifetime visiting Komodo Dragons in the wild in Indonesia. Jim is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys activities like kayaking, camping and fishing.
