Exotic Animal Rescue Directory:

We will be listing sanctuaries, rescues, and humane societies in this directory in an effort to provide new and experienced pet owners with better resources regarding where to obtain or surrender their animals when such services may be needed. We are doing this in an effort to reduce the release of invasive species as well as to support animal welfare organizations across the United States. If you believe your facility should be featured in this directory but it has not been already, please contact us here. For adoptions, surrenders or other inquires related to organizations on this list please contact that organization directly via their contact page. Thank you for visiting Optimal Exotics and please enjoy this list of exotic animal rescues and sanctuaries.

A vet examines a blue-tongued lizard at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Tasmania.

Exotic Animal Rescues By State:

Alaska

Alaska

Reptile Rescue of Alaska

A breathtaking view of Alaskan glaciers reflecting on tranquil icy waters under a clear blue sky.
Alabama

Alabama

The Alabama snake / reptile and exotic pet rescue

Historic wooden mill by a serene waterfall, surrounded by lush green forest.
Arizona

Arizona

The Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary (For reptile and amphibian adoption or surrender)

Southern Arizona Reptile Rescue & Education

Breathtaking view of Monument Valley's iconic rock formations at sunset, showcasing vivid desert landscape.
Arkansas

Arkansas

Reptile Rescue Center

Woman sitting on a cliff edge overlooking a vast mountain landscape in Arkansas.
California

California

Sonoma County Reptile Rescue

S.C.H.A.R.

American Tortoise Rescue (ATR)

Oscar’s Place Adoption Center & Sanctuary

Mclovins Creatures and Rescue

Trancas Turtle and Koi Rescue

Creepy Critters Rescue

California Turtle & Tortoise Club

San Diego Herpetological Society

San Diego Turtle and Tortoise Society

Lions, Tigers and Bears Sanctuary

Iconic Golden Gate Bridge spanning the San Francisco Bay on a clear day.
Colorado

Colorado

The Reptile and Amphibian Center of the Rockies

Colorado Reptile Humane Society

Randy’s Turtle Rescue

The Wild Animal Sanctuary (For Big Cats, Wild Canines, Wild Equines and Bears who need to be surrendered)

Tranquil sunset over Breckenridge lake with vivid sky and mountain reflections.
Connecticut

Connecticut

A Shedding Chance Reptile Rescue (ASCRR)

Conservation and Education Reptile Rescue

Mitchell Farm Equine Retirement, Inc. (Equine Rescue)

Rising Starr Horse Rescue Corp (Equine Rescue)

A serene view of Brant Geese flying low over the water at dawn in Stamford, Connecticut.
District of Columbia

District of Columbia

No Facilities

Peaceful scene of ducks swimming in front of the Washington Monument on a clear day.
Delaware

Delaware

Delmarva Reptile Rescue & Re-Homing

Beach Cities Reptile Rescue (BCRR)

3 Palms Zoo and Education Center

A misty pathway through a quiet forest in Houston, DE, USA, during fall.
Florida

Florida

South Florida Reptile Rescue

Joe-Rassic Park Reptile Rescue

Turtle Rescue USA

Hernando Reptile and Exotic Rescue Inc.

Alaqua Animal Refuge (Sanctuary)

Center for Orangutan & Chimpanzee Conservation, Inc. (Sanctuary and Center for Great Apes)

Save the Chimps (Sanctuary)

South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Sanctuary)

Yesahcan Sanctuary, Inc.

Embrace the serenity of a tropical sunset with palm trees along the Key West shore.
Georgia

Georgia

The Georgia Herpetological Association and Rescue

The Amphibian Foundation (Amphibian Conservation Group and Reptile Rescue)

Georgia Reptile Society

Project Chimps (Sanctuary)

Red Clay Ranch Equine Rescue and Sanctuary

Tranquil lake surrounded by lush green mountains under a clear summer sky.
Hawaii

Hawaii

Magical Creatures Sanctuary

Three Ring Ranch (Sanctuary)

A captivating view of Hawaii's Na Pali Coast with vibrant blue ocean and lush mountains.
Iowa

Iowa

The Iowa Family Exotics & Rescue

Spock’s Sanctuary

Vibrant hot air balloons take off at dawn over a rural field, showcasing a picturesque landscape.
Idaho

Idaho

Snake Haus East

A tranquil mountain lake with stunning reflections under dramatic cloudy skies.
Illinois

Illinois

Winking Reptile Rescue

Illinois Equine Humane Center

A picturesque view of a boat gliding on the reflective Chicago River under Clark Street Bridge during golden hour.
Indiana

Indiana

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary

Beautiful sunset over Fort Wayne's skyline with reflections on the river, showcasing urban architecture.
Kansas

Kansas

Hope in the Valley Equine Rescue

Horses & Heroes Inc. (Sanctuary)

Rainbow Meadows Rescue and Retirement (Sanctuary)

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Kentucky

Kentucky

Richmond Reptile Rescue

Kentucky Humane Society

Beautiful sunrise illuminating a peaceful Kentucky farm with lush green pastures and grazing horses.
Louisiana

Louisiana

Scales & Tails Animal Reptile Rescue

Louisiana Exotic Animal Rescue Network

Chimp Haven

Free stock photo of alligator, animal, zoo
Massachusetts

Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Reptile/Amphibian Rescue

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Maryland

Maryland

Second-hand Serpents Reptile Rescue

Days End Farm Horse Rescue

February Star Sanctuary

Serene sunset over a Maryland farm field with hay bales and trees.
Maine

Maine

Herp Haven Reptile Rescue and Sanctuary

Little River Farm–by Peace Ridge Sanctuary

Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals

Peace Ridge Sanctuary–Brooks

Scenic view of Portland Head Light, a famous lighthouse in Maine, along the rocky coastline.
Michigan

Michigan

Genesis Reptile Rescue

Saving Scales Reptile Rescue

Barn Sanctuary

Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary

View of the Detroit skyline across the river on a clear day with rock-strewn waterfront.
Minnesota

Minnesota

Last Resort Reptiles MN

Minnesota Herpetological Society

MAARS (Midwest Avian Adoption and Rescue Services)

Farmaste Animal Sanctuary

The Wildcat Sanctuary

This Old Horse, Inc. (Sanctuary)

A tranquil sunset over a lake in Ely, Minnesota, featuring a canoe by the rocky shore.
Missouri

Missouri

Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary

Dreamchaser PMU Rescue & Rehabilitation

Missouri Reptile Rescue and Rehoming By Clinton Critter Care

Missouri Forget Me Not Horse Rescue and Sanctuary

Aerial view of a serene river with lush trees at sunrise, capturing nature's tranquility in Hollister, Missouri.
Mississippi

Mississippi

Gulf Coast Reptile Rescue and Tortoise Sanctuary

North Mississippi Reptile Rescue and Nuisance Animal Removal

North Mississippi Reptile Rescue & Nuisance animal removal

Scenic aerial view of the Mississippi River and surrounding landscape in Alma, Wisconsin, during daylight.
Montana

Montana

Montana’s Community Reptile Rescue

Wings Programs, Inc. (Sanctuary)

Breathtaking view of Lake McDonald with mountain reflection in Montana.
Nebraska

Nebraska

The Lizard Lighthouse Reptile Rescue

Serene view of sunrise illuminating rural Nebraska landscape with fields and trees.
Nevada

Nevada

Reptile Rescue

Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary

Capture of Red Rock Canyon's stunning geological formations during a serene sunset.
New Hampshire

New Hampshire

Ruby’s Reptile Rodeo

Morphs and Milestones

Animal Rescue League NH

A breathtaking aerial view of a sunset over lush, rolling mountains in New Hampshire.
New Jersey

New Jersey

Snakes and Scales

Garden State Tortoise

Tamerlaine Sanctuary & Preserve

New York City skyline reflecting in Central Park's serene water under a vibrant blue sky.
New Mexico

New Mexico

The New Mexico Herpetological Society

Tortugas Reptile Rescue

New Mexico Reptile/Amphibian Rescue

A peaceful waterfall cascades amidst lush forest with beams of sunlight streaming through, creating a tranquil scene.
New York

New York

The House of Pancakes Reptile Rescue

Hudson Valley Reptiles and Rescue

Turtle Rescue of Long Island

Sean Casey Animal Rescue

Scenic view of Manhattan skyline and Hudson River with clear sky.
North Carolina

North Carolina

Carolina Reptile Center

North Carolina Herpetological Society

Be Wild Reptile Rescue

Fresh Start Rescue

A Dragons Den: Reptile Rescue and Rehabilitation

Piedmont Reptile Rescue

RJ’s Reptile Rescue

Carolina Tiger Rescue

Stunning aerial view of Chattooga River, Georgia, surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage.
North Dakota

North Dakota

Kritter Crazy Reptile & Exotic Rescue

Home For Beardies

Bison grazing in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota, with scenic landscape and mountains.
Ohio

Ohio

Mike’s Snake Rescue

Beautiful Dragons

Arrowhead Reptile Rescue

Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary

Beautiful wooden covered bridge in a vibrant summer forest in Youngstown, Ohio, showcasing natural rustic charm.
Oklahoma

Oklahoma

Fat Dragons Rescue Reserve

Oklahoma Exotics Rescue

Snakes Alive Exotics & Rescue Sanctuary

Oklahoma Primate Sanctuary

Stunning photo of a thunderstorm with lightning over a wheat field and dirt road in Oklahoma.
Oregon

Oregon

Jungle Things Reptile Rescue

Ramsdell Reptile Rescue

WildCat Ridge (Sanctuary)

A tranquil view of Crater Lake framed by evergreen trees under a clear blue sky.
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

Forgotten Friends Reptile Sanctuary

Nate’s Reptile Rescue

Christina’s Reptile & Animal Sanctuary

Marie Exotics Reptile Rescue

Indraloka Animal Sanctuary

Free stock photo of chipmunk
Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Forever Home Reptile Sanctuary

Foster Parrots, Ltd. & The New England Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary

Rustic Acres Wildcat Rescue (RAWR Sanctuary)

Beautiful sunset view of sailboats gliding on the ocean with a vibrant sky.
South Carolina

South Carolina

Chrissie’s Carolina Turtle and Reptile Rescue

Stellar Scales Reptile Rescue

Dramatic sunset over Folly Beach, SC with driftwood and moonlit reflections.
South Dakota

South Dakota

Sioux Falls Area Reptile Rescue & Rehome

A clear view of Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, SD capturing four US presidents.
Tennessee

Tennessee

Tri-Cities Reptile Rescue

Reptile Haven of East Tennessee

Tennessee Reptile Sanctuary

The Elephant Sanctuary

Stunning aerial view of a river curving through a lush forested valley under a vibrant sky.
Texas

Texas

North Texas Reptile Rescue

Ray’s Reptile Rescue

Wichita Falls Reptile Rescue

Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation (Sanctuary)

In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center

Bat World Sanctuary

Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary

Black Beauty Ranch

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Utah

Utah

Austin’s Reptile Rescue and Rehabilitation

Utah’s Reptile Rescue Service

Wasatch Exotics Rescue

A breathtaking view of Monument Valley's buttes under a clear blue sky, perfect for travel enthusiasts.
Vermont

Vermont

Cold Blooded Crusaders Reptile Rescue

Green Mountain Reptile Rescue

HNC Vermont Herpetofauna & Nature Center

Beautiful autumn foliage reflected in a tranquil lake with a clear blue sky in Vermont.
Virginia

Virginia

Reptile Education of Virginia Reptile Rescue

Diamonds in the Rough Rescue

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Washington

Washington

Snake Haus West

PNW Aquatics and Exotics Rescue

Washington Reptile Rescue & Rehome Group

Breathtaking view of the Cascade Range with evergreen trees in Mount Rainier, WA.
Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Archies Angels Reptile Education, Rescue & Rehabilitation

J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue

Lakeshore Avian & Reptile Rescue & Sanctuary (LARRS)

N&N Exotic Reptile Rescue

Reptile Rapture (Rescue)

Reptile Rescue of Wisconsin

Badgerland Reptile Rescue

Vibrant red barn amidst lush greenery and cloudy skies in Wisconsin.
West Virginia

West Virginia

M&M Reptile Rescue and Rehoming

Zoology Zone Science Center

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Wyoming

Wyoming

The Reptile Rescue Shelter

Wyoming Reptiles, Exotics, & Pets Group

Breathtaking autumn landscape of Grand Teton with snow-capped peaks and colorful trees.
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