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Important update from Reptile Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc
Permanently Closing Our Doors
After 5½ incredible years serving our community, it is with heavy hearts that we announce that Reptile Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc. will be permanently closing its doors.
Due to ongoing financial hardship and being unable to obtain approval for the permits needed to fully open to the public, we can no longer sustain the costs of operating and properly caring for the reptiles in our rescue. Despite our continued efforts, the expenses of housing, feeding, veterinary care, and daily operations have become greater than we can afford without a stable donor base, grants, or consistent revenue.
Beginning Monday, June 16, 2026, we will begin liquidating everything in our store. This includes supplies, equipment, fixtures, and other available items. Community support during this time is greatly appreciated.
We want to sincerely thank everyone who supported us over the last 5.5 years — our adopters, volunteers, donors, educators, families, and community members who believed in our mission and helped us make a difference for so many reptiles in need. Your kindness and support meant more than words can express.
While this chapter is coming to an end, we still hold hope that one day we may be able to re-open and continue our mission in the future. At this time, however, we are uncertain if that will be possible.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for an unforgettable 5 ½ years of support, compassion, and dedication to reptile rescue and education. ❤️
Reptile Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc Mission Statement
Our Mission
At Reptile Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc, our mission is to provide a safe alternative for reptile owners to bring their beloved reptiles when they are no longer able to care for them properly. By providing this safe alternative we save the reptiles’ lives by preventing them from being released into the local wildlife ecosystem and becoming an invasive species.
About Reptile Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc
Our Story
Reptile Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc. was established on June 25, 2020.
This was during the heart of the pandemic, upon opening our doors and waiting for our IRS approval as a registered 501c3, we received phone calls, emails, and text messages asking us to take in many reptiles that owners could not afford to keep due to the pandemic. We did not realize the need for our facility upon creating the idea until we opened and were flooded with reptiles of all species and sizes. We have now since been able to open a better suited store front facility and we are going on six (6) years strong.
Our Team
Our team is made up of dedicated volunteers, with different levels of experience working with and caring for reptiles. Each team member volunteers their time and experience to care for the reptiles in our facility.
What do we do?
We are here to provide pet reptiles with proper housing, food, light and heating, and if needed medical care, as directed by an exotic veterinarian. Our ultimate goal is to find these reptiles their new forever homes. We accept surrenders at our facility directly. When we receive a reptile in, we do an extensive physical examination to make sure the reptile is healthy. We quarantine new arrivals for 7-10 days. We do this to ensure they are eating, going to the bathroom, and are physically healthy. If we find that one of the reptiles is not well then, we schedule an appointment with our local exotic veterinarian. When the reptile is given a clean bill of health, we place them up for adoption. Adoptees must have experience with reptiles, proper enclosure set up (pictures required), and a veterinary reference to qualify as an adoptee for any of our reptiles.
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