Meet the Tigers: Mike Peterson

Kavya Patel, Business Manager • February 3, 2026

Mike Peterson with Chilli and pepper. Pepper was the lion moving in the cage. Chilli is giving a big hug to Mike. “She loves giving hugs,” said Peterson.

Posing for a picture with chimp Bongo, Mike Peterson smiles happily. Bongo was a chimp for Hollywood where Peterson was animal control for. They are goofy in the picture to show their happiness on set.
Photo Courtesy of Mike Peterson.

Mike Peterson is a custodian at ADM High School. Before he was a custodian he was an animal control officer. Mike worked all around the US and in Hollywood too. He has many stories to share about. Take a look at Meet the Tigers and get a better look at the life of a custodian and an animal control officer.

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