She Has 87 Species in Her Home—Here’s Why Millions Are Obsessed

The first thing you notice when stepping into Dakota Kirk’s world isn’t the rustling of scales or the flutter of wings—it’s the quiet intensity of someone who has learned to listen to creatures most people fear or overlook. In her Arizona home, where the line between indoors and outdoors blurs in the best possible way, 111 animals coexist in carefully crafted habitats. But this isn’t just a private sanctuary; it’s become a classroom for millions seeking to become better stewards of the creatures in their care.