Growing up on the coast of New Zealand, Amelia’s life has always focused on the natural world around her. After a yearlong solo backpacking trip across the Pacific Islands and Europe she returned home, inspired by the culture, nature, and forms of art she saw, to complete a degree in Communication Design. Learning a range of different mediums such as graphics, videography, photography, animation, and illustration to creatively communicate ideas and information, she began working on event campaigns for cause-driven businesses that centered around children in poverty and ocean sustainability.

Her love for travel then took her to Fiji, where she spent time teaching English and learning to dive. With a particular affinity to the ocean and marine life, she worked as a dive guide on a marine reserve. Her day-to-day involved educating others on the wildlife below the surface and showing them the array of species in the reserve such as, manta ray, sea turtles, sharks, and an abundance of tropical fish. Eager to swap hemispheres in search of new adventures and opportunities, she spent the better part of 2023 travelling Europe, bouncing between working at surf camps and hiking her way over the continent. Joining Aardvark Safaris as part of the marketing team allows her to continue channelling her passion for travel and creativity by creating exciting and engaging content that promotes the incredible safari destinations and experiences clients can encounter.

Outside of work, you’ll find her in or below the waves surfing or diving. However, more recently she has swapped the ocean for more Scotland-friendly activities such as hiking, running, and wild swimming.