Olivia Birkbeck
Co-Founder
Co-founder of Toronto Reptiles — runs the day-to-day and writes the approachable, beginner-friendly side of our care library.
build specialist
care guides
rehoming & surrenders
About Olivia
Olivia co-founded Toronto Reptiles and keeps the whole operation running — managing the site, coordinating rehoming and surrender inquiries, and making sure every animal’s story gets told well.
She’s also our go-to for the approachable end of the hobby: planted, bioactive terrarium builds, jumping spiders, green snakes, and bearded dragons. If you’re new to reptiles and not sure where to start, Olivia’s guides are written for you.
What Olivia Specializes In
Terrarium & Bioactive Builds
Planted, bioactive setups — Olivia's specialty, right down to the isopods.
Beginner-Friendly Species
Bearded dragons, green snakes, jumping spiders, and other great first reptiles.
Rehoming & Operations
Coordinates surrenders and adoptions, and keeps the website running.
The best first reptile is the one you're genuinely ready to care for — my job is to help you get there.
Looking for a reptile of your own?
Meet the reptiles and exotic pets currently looking for homes across the GTA — or reach out if you need to rehome one.