Valère Verbaet started a career in marketing and management but always had a strong interest in wildlife conservation. Combining his skills with his passions, and supporting his partner Manon on her journey to become a wildlife veterinarian, Vale began working in wildlife caretaking. Most recently, he served as the volunteer and jaguar coordinator at a rescue center in Bolivia, and a wildlife caretaker at another. Vale excels and thoroughly enjoys enriching the lives of animals, which is his main project at Hoja Nueva. When he's not busy with enrichment or fixing something, you will find Vale in the garden growing herbs and veggies!