My professional background started in 1996 at a local zoo. I spent 4 years volunteering my time: cleaning up after the animals and educating the public about them. My experience there made me realize how much passion I had for the animal field. I went on to get an A.S. in Zoo Animal Science Technology from Sante Fe Community College Teaching Zoo in Gainesville, FL and a B.S. in Zoology from Oswego State University in Oswego, NY. Since graduating, I have worked as a Corporate Trainer, Vet Tech, Wildlife Rehabilitator, Zookeeper, Zoo Registrar, and Zoo Curator across the United States.

After 25 years in that career, life changes, and my desire to be back home on the farm, I decided to give my ever-increasing passion for real estate the opportunity to grow. I passed the state test and received my Illinois license as a real estate broker associate in 2020.  I have discovered that helping people deal with the complexities of real estate, especially in the small town/homestead/farm niche, has become an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling career. It's as much of a calling to me as the animal field has been.

The new schedule structure as a real estate agent gave me the opportunity to stay involved with my first love, animal husbandry. AquaTerres is what I call, "leveled up" pet sitting. I specialize in helping families with critical care pets, homesteads, farms, and exotics, be able to travel knowing their animals are getting the proper care and husbandry management that they require.

My name is Margaret “Marge” Bowen. I am a Real Estate Broker Associate, Animal Husbandry Specialist, Xennial living in the Midwest and I'm here to educate, facilitate and connect people involved with the most essential part of living - Home.