Dragon Slayers is a an innovative, animal therapy program for the physically challenged children and adults, using rare and unusual animals as a medium. Teaching self-confidence, awareness and conservation, Dragon Slayers has served the physically challenged community for over 35 years.
Lessons
All weekly lessons are private and tailored to maximize each student's physical and personal potential. Josef Rivers is the guiding force that inspires this school of champions. Having polio as a child further qualified Josef to teach and understand the physically challenged.We have spanish and sign interpreters
Animals
The animal lends itself as a diverse tool in this therapeutic program, adapting to our unusual methods and equipment. Each one hand-picked and trained by Josef, addresses the specific need of every student. No animal is used unless it has proven as a therapy animal: trustworthy and dependable. Hence, there has never been an accident in our program
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Precious Teal & young alpaca Our Zebu family (miniature Brahmas)
Animal Fact
African Sulcata desert tortoises live over 100 years, each with its own unique personality.