Meet Our Staff
Mollie Hogan
Founder & Executive Director
In high school and through my 20's I was a professional singer in numerous musical ensembles performing in rock, folk, & country/western bands in Montana and California. My interest in becoming a professional in the wild animal field began in 1980 when I toured the Moorpark College Teaching Zoo for the first time and came face-to-face with a mountain lion. I was hooked! As a student at Moorpark, I worked with that very mountain lion as well as many other wild and exotic birds, mammals, and reptiles. Upon graduation, I
moved to Sedona, Arizona, where I managed an animal shelter for a year. When an employment opportunity opened up at the Los Angeles Zoo’s Cat Show, I moved back to California for my dream job. We raised and trained a wide variety of cats for the show: ocelot, bobcat, lynx, caracal, serval,clouded leopard, cheetah, and two very special mountain lions named Phoenix and Sage. During my time at the L.A. Zoo, the “Cat Show” evolved into a native animal presentation called “Wild in the City.” When the show was suddenly terminated in 1993, the animals were relocated to the Moorpark facility where, at the time, I was also a part-time instructor. I applied for the proper permits and then founded the Nature of Wildworks Wildlife Center relocating the animals to the Topanga facility and finally to our permanent home in Coarsegold, CA.
Wildworks is truly a dream career, and our organization now provides lifelong care for fifty non-releasable wild animals, encompassing 17 different species, that participate with our staff and volunteers in educational outreach programs for children and adults.
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Nichol Adair
Animal Care Supervisor
Hi, I’m Nichol! I’ve been working in the animal care field since 2018 and hold a wildlife rehabilitation certification. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of caring for cats, dogs, horses, protected ocean birds, deer, raccoons, and so many more incredible creatures. At home, I share my life with a dog, a cat, and a rabbit who keep me smiling every day. I can’t wait to meet you and introduce you to the amazing wildlife here at The Nature of Wildworks! ​
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Liz Vazquez
Animal Care Supervisor
Hi, my name is Liz and I have been serving animals for 7 years. My other love in life is the Philadelphia 76ers, and I'm only ever in a bad mood if they lose. It is my pleasure to care for the animals here at Wildworks and share them with you, whether on a tour, at an educational program or during an event! My favorite thing about Wildworks is that every single day is completely magical - come visit and see why!
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