The CROC Team

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Matt Cornish is a Far North Queensland freelance Wildlife Photographer and Nature Tour Guide who works throughout Northern and Southern Australia. Matt has over 20 years working as a wildlife educator and zoo keeper throughout the Cairns and broader FNQ regions. Working as a Police Officer in Far North Queensland for 7 years, Matt has a deep knowledge of legislation and policy frameworks along with strong media experience. 

Amanda French is a Queensland-based marketing and communications specialist across various wildlife causes. Amanda has worked both in the field, and remotely, developing campaigns, project management and producing content to leading domestic and international wildlife organisations. Amanda has spent over eight years working with Australian naturalist Bob Irwin to transfer her skills in marketing and media to shine a spotlight on many pertinent wildlife issues. In 2016 she co-authored Bob's autobiography 'The Last Crocodile Hunter- A Father and Son Legacy'. Amanda’s work within the wildlife arena was featured on ABC’s Australian Story in March 2013 and again in March 2015.

From Geelong, Victoria, Jack’s love for animals began at a young age, inspired by watching Steve Irwin on TV. Since 2017, he has been working full-time with wildlife, with a strong focus on reptiles. Jack is currently the Head of the Reptile Department at Ballarat Wildlife Park, where he cares for two saltwater crocodiles and four freshwater crocodiles. He is also a licensed snake catcher and has gained extensive hands-on experience with crocodiles across various zoological facilities, where he has honed his skills and deepened his passion for these animals. Outside his wildlife work, Jack is truly a jack of all trades. He also works in the entertainment industry, having collaborated with The Wiggles, and is a part-time Elvis impersonator with notable achievements. In 2025, he won the Cooly Rocks On Festival’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist title and placed in the Top 10 at the International Elvis Tribute Artist Contest during Elvis Week in Graceland, USA. His performing arts background provides a strong foundation for delivering wildlife education that is both educational and entertaining, helping him engage and inspire future generations about conservation.

Nic is a North Queensland based wildlife professional with a background in wildlife health, particularly large carnivores. After discharging from the Australian Army, Nic moved to South Africa to work with big cats and other African megafauna. This included rehabilitation, reproductive management, and interventions to mitigate human-wildlife conflict. Returning to Australia to study veterinary science, Nic has worked for multiple facilities holding a variety of crocodilians. He believes that whether on the savannahs of Southern Africa or the rivers of Northern Australia, living alongside large predators is a balancing act, where good outcomes for animals are often good outcomes for humans.