Ali Baghdadi is a Chicago-based Wildlife & Exotic Animal Expert and founder of The Reptile Den, one of the Midwest’s most active traveling exotic animal education programs. Delivering over 500 live educational programs annually, he specializes in reptile behavior, exotic animal husbandry, and public wildlife engagement. Ali works under Illinois state permits and regularly handles and educates audiences about some of the world’s most dangerous and misunderstood species, including large constrictors, venomous invertebrates, and crocodilians. His work focuses on transforming fear into understanding while promoting responsible ownership, safety, and conservation awareness. He has appeared as an on-air animal expert across major Chicago television networks including WGN, CBS, and FOX, ...