Reptile Rescue Directory
We are passionate about supporting reputable reptile rescues and the essential work that they do in our community. If you are looking to add a pet reptile to your home, we strongly recommend that you consider adopting one from a rescue before going to the pet store or even contacting a breeder. To help support them in this effort, in 2021 we donated a total of $100,000 to 42 different small nonprofits!
The following is a list of active 501(c)(3) reptile rescues in the US.
You can see some of the animals these rescues have up for adoption HERE.
If you adopt one of the rescue animals listed on our site, we will send you a free month's worth of bugs!
Alaska - View All
Arizona - View All
Eclecteri Tortoise Rescue & Sanctuary
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary
Southern Arizona Reptile Rescue & Education
Haus of Voodoo Reptile Sanctuary
California - View All
Cali_FID Parrot & Exotic Rescue Sanctuary
California Turtle & Tortoise Club
EcoVivarium
Gzsafari Park Reptile Rescue
JnW Reptile Rescue
Northern California Herpetological Society
Reptile and Amphibian Rescue Network
San Diego Herpetological Society
Southern California Herpetology Association & Rescue
Colorado - View All
Colorado Reptile Humane Society
Florida - View All
Critters Exotic Pet Rescue
Fallin' Pines Critter Rescue
Happy Hides
Hernando Reptile and Exotics Rescue
Hexxuss Reptile Rescue & Retirement
Georgia - View All
Idaho - VIEW ALL
Southern Idaho Reptile Rescue
Illinois
Copper's Friends Bearded Dragon Rescue
Indiana
Scaly Tailz
Kansas - View All
Dragon Country Reptile Rescue
Louisiana
Louisiana Exotic Animal Resource Network
Maine - View All
HerpHaven Reptile Rescue & Sanctuary
Maryland
Medusa’s Misfit Rescue
Michigan - View All
Saving Scales Reptile Rescue of Michigan
Minnesota - View All
Mississippi
Central Mississippi Turtle Rescue
Nebraska - View All
The Lizard Lighthouse Rescue Service
New York - View All
Rhonda's Reptiles
Second Chance Bird & Reptile Rescue
New Hampshire
Fresh Start Rescue (NH Branch)
New Jersey
Crimson Exotics
North Carolina - View All
A Dragon's Den: Reptile Sanctuary, Rehabilitation, and Learning Center
North Dakota
Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue
Ohio - View All
Herps Alive Foundation
For Goodness Snakes8 Rescue and Rehab Center
Oklahoma
Snakes Alive Exotics Rescue and Sanctuary
Oregon
Beautiful Dragons Reptile Rescue
Pennsylvania - View All
Christina's Reptile and Animal Sanctuary
Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary
Heart Reptile Rescue and Sanctuary
Moonlit Jungle Rescue
Texas
Alamo City Reptile Rescue
Eden Animal Sanctuary
Fletcher's Reptile and Bird Rescue
Lumpy Lizard Reptile, Poultry, and Exotics Rescue
Nature's Edge Wildlife & Reptile Rescue
North Texas Reptile Rescue
Texas Reptile and Small Animal Rescue
Utah
Wasatch Exotics Rescue
Vermont
Safe Haven Critter Rescue
Virginia - View All
Bougie Beardies Reptile Rescue
Southern Paws VA Animal Rescue
Reptile Rescue of Central Virginia
VIPER INC
Washington - View All
Federal Way Fish & Reptile Rescue
Little Lives Small Animal Rescue
Tiny Tails and Scales Rescue
West Viriginia
The Reptile House
Wisconsin - View All
Badgerland Reptile Rescue
Kingdom Animalia Exotic Animal Rescue
LARR: Lakeshore Avian & Reptile Rescue & Sanctuary
If you know a great 501(c)(3) reptile rescue that deserves to be on this list, please leave a comment with their name, website, and why you recommend them!
