Reptile keepers and educators across YouTube and social media choose Zen Habitats for their animals — and they show their work. From professional biologists to hobbyists with hundreds of thousands of subscribers, real creators share real enclosure builds, honest reviews, and detailed care setups using Zen Habitats products. Browse their videos to see exactly how Zen Habitats performs in the hands of the people who know reptiles best.
Creator Endorsements
Clint's Reptiles
Professional Biologist & Educator | 944K+ YouTube Subscribers
Clint is a professional biologist and educator who loves reptiles and loves sharing that passion with everyone he meets. With nearly a million YouTube subscribers, he's become one of the most trusted and recognizable names in reptile education, known for in-depth enclosure builds, species deep-dives, and zoologist reaction videos. Clint has reviewed three generations of Zen Habitats enclosures on his channel — each one earning a more glowing review than the last.
- "This is the first-ever Zen Habitats enclosure about which I have absolutely zero complaints. I think they finally perfected this thing."
- "This wasn't a paid advertisement for Zen Habitats in any way — they sent us the enclosure, but that's where it ends. I was free to tell you exactly what I thought of this enclosure, and this is the best one they've ever made."
- "They're not a sponsor of this channel, but they make a good product. They're great. And they just seem to keep getting better."
Emzotic
Digital Animal Educator & Zoological Specialist | 716K+ YouTube Subscribers
An animal educator, pet industry entrepreneur, and former zookeeper, Em has built a community of over 700K subscribers by sharing her love and passion for the proper care of exotic animals. Best known for her award-winning Creature Feature series on YouTube, she is also the author of the number one best-selling book Animal Kind and the Director of Partnerships at Zen Habitats.
- "I've exclusively housed my pets in Zen Habitats for the past 6 years. PVC holds heat so much better than glass and it won't rot."
- "Gumbo needed a place to thrive. So I asked my friends at Zen Habitats if Gumbo was welcome to live in my office."
- "I work with one of the best reptile companies in the world."
Tyler Rugge
Reptile & Exotic Pet YouTuber | 345K+ Subscribers | Crested Gecko Breeder (Celestial Exotics)
Tyler has over 360,000 followers and has posted more than 400 videos covering his reptiles and other pets. He got his start when his dad surprised him with a leopard gecko on his 16th birthday, which quickly led to bearded dragons, ball pythons, and a deep dive into reptile research and community. His content covers pet care guides, enclosure builds, and honest product reviews across snakes, lizards, birds, reef tanks, and more. Beyond YouTube, Tyler runs Celestial Exotics, his own crested gecko breeding operation that he runs alongside his partner, Maddie Smith, giving him hands-on expertise that goes well beyond casual pet ownership.
- "I've never seen an enclosure that assembles that quickly — it's just really quick and also very accessible for people who might have struggles with putting together a traditional enclosure."
- "I love the screen top on the Zen Habitats enclosures. It's so sturdy."
- "Eight screws. That's it."
Kam's Reptiles
Wildlife Veterinary Technician | B.S. in Zoology | 130K+ TikTok · 39K Instagram
Kamryn holds a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and works as a veterinary technician at a wildlife rehabilitation and rescue facility. On her YouTube channel, she documents enclosure builds, reptile care, and expo adventures — always with an emphasis on honest, science-backed husbandry. She's the kind of creator who will tell you exactly what works and what doesn't.
- "I have been partnered with Zen Habitats for like 5 years now. I have had their enclosures since probably really close to the beginning. And I have absolutely loved the progression that they have made from the first enclosure they put out to where we are now. They are a great brand to support."
- "The process of building these enclosures versus all of the other Zen Habitats versions — so seamless, so easy to build."
- "I absolutely am in love with the new color that they came out with for these 3.0 enclosures. I think that it's absolutely gorgeous."
Reptilian Garden
Reptile Keeper & Educator | 69K+ YouTube Subscribers | Chicago, IL
Tricia is a reptile keeper and enthusiast based in Chicago who creates educational content covering her animals, enclosure setups, and husbandry tips. With over 69,000 YouTube subscribers and a highly engaged audience, her channel focuses on animals and pets with an approachable, honest style that resonates with both new and experienced reptile keepers. She also works in reptile customer service, giving her a uniquely well-rounded perspective on the hobby.
- "I love Zen Habitats because when you're putting things together, the website and the assembly instructions and the video tutorials make it so easy."
- "Overall, this was super easy to put together and it's a really cool idea. You can't find this anywhere else."
Tarantula Kat
Exotic Pet Educator & Content Creator | 285K+ YouTube Subscribers
Kat documents her pets, opinions, and the trial-and-error of keeping spiders and other exotic animals. She covers everything from tarantulas to reptiles with an approachable, educational style. While best known for arachnids, she also keeps and reviews enclosures for other exotics, including her bearded dragon.
- "Overall I am just super happy with this enclosure, I really really like it. I think it turned out really good — I don't really have many negatives to say."
- "The assembly was really easy... it really took my husband maybe 20-30 minutes to get the whole thing together."
- "I really like this, I think it's a really good deal."
ZA Reptiles
Former Zoo Educator & Naturalist | Reptile Education Business Owner
Zowie is a former zoo educator and naturalist who turned her passion into a reptile education business. With 30+ animals and a background in professional animal education, she brings real expertise and contagious enthusiasm to everything she covers — from enclosure builds to the realities of owning a reptile education operation. Her content is equal parts inspiring and practical.
- "If you are looking for a relatively inexpensive enclosure that is going to be very lightweight and doesn't require a lot of assembly steps, I think Zen Habitats would be a really great fit for you."
- "It looks so clean and it just looks fancy and expensive."
- "It already looks nice. You don't feel like you need to do something to make it look nice."
- "If I open this up, it feels warm and decently humid in there. It just feels much warmer than the air out here. I believe that it really does retain heat pretty well."
- "There's literally only eight screws. That is it. You don't need any extra tools. They give you everything you need. It was not a complicated build."
