Spock's Sanctuary

01/14/2026

It’s National Dress Up Your Pet Day! Needless to say, we really wanted to bring this old tiktok of Tumbo back to the surface 😂

01/08/2026

It’s crazy to think that this chunky frog has been with us for the last 5 trips around the sun!

Today is Tumbo’s intake day! Tumbo has been in our family for exactly 5 years now, and has grown from the size of a quarter to about the size of a softball!

While we have always called Tumbo a “He” , this chunky frog is more than likely a female, based on size alone! While male African bullfrogs get the macaroni and cheese colored armpits like Tumbo here, they also get much larger in the first few years, to about the size of a dinner plate! These frogs can live up to 40 years in captivity, so Tumbo still has a lot of life ahead of him!

We named Tumbo in the same language as most of the characters from the Lion King, Swahili! Can you guess/remember what his name translates to in English?

01/02/2026

JANUARY LIMITED HOURS:

A heads up to our regulars! We Will be CLOSED on the following days in the Month of January:

Friday the 9th
Monday the 12th
Friday the 16th
Monday the 19th
Sunday the 25th

We will still be open all other normal days during our regular hours including those weekends!

We apologize for the inconvenience and our staff is excited to see you on the days when we are open during this month!

01/01/2026

Remember the two tortoises we posted about a few weeks ago?

We’ll they are having the happiest new year in their new homes thanks to these lovely folks!

After a long day of travel, both Tom and Jerry have been placed in new homes, and they will be absolutely thriving! While we don’t normally make a trip with adoptable animals, we made an exception to get these two into a good placement where we know they will absolutely thrive!

Have a happy new year to everyone and their animals, new and old!

12/30/2025

New Year new… home?

We have a ton of used tanks here at the sanctuary (some of which were previous enclosures in our zoo!)

We are doing an even bigger discount than the one we normally do THIS WEEKEND ONLY!!

For up to 39 Gallons, we will be doing a $0.50 a gallon sale! This means for example 20 gallons are only $10!

For 40-100 gallons we’re doing a dollar per gallon! A 75 gallon for $75 bucks?!

For 100+ gallons and front openers we will be doing slightly higher specialty deals on used enclosures that are sure to not disappoint!

We do also have our normal brand new front opening enclosures available as well, still in box!

The best part of all of this? 100% of the proceeds are benefitting animals in need! Stop by and score a deal this weekend and know you’re making a difference!

Photos only include some of the great deals you could snag! Everything is first come first serve while supplies last!

12/24/2025

We will be closed this Friday, and the ZOO will be closed in the evening (2-5) on Saturday the 27th! The store will still be open that evening!

12/20/2025

Oops- We printed a TON of our gift cards!

I guess we’ll have to fill some last minute stockings this Christmas!

If you have a reptile lover in your life, these cards will be the PERFECT choice! These can be used for reptile goods OR admission to the Zoo!

If you want to get this last minute gift, and support rescue animals in the process, stop by this weekend!

12/17/2025

It’s been a long time coming, many sleepless nights, hard hours, and sweat went into this and the other displays! Something about going to work AFTER work pays off way more than I could’ve hoped for!

12/13/2025

Let’s talk Sulcatas!

These massive torts are the third largest tortoise on the planet, but can often be mistaken for a smaller tortoise when they are smaller than the size of your palm as babies!

Unfortunately, there are WAY too many of these guys in rescues right now, and very few really good homes for them! Please do your due diligence when deciding on a new pet!

This all said, these two lovely torts are Tom and Jerry, a male and female sulcata that are about 50 and 40 lbs respectively. They clear their quarantine period with us this Monday, and will be up for adoption!

KEEP IN MIND:
These two have a TON of room to grow, and can nearly triple in weight by the time they are fully grown. Also, they still have another 100+ years in them to go! This said, they can still make amazing additions to your family, provided you have done your research!

Check them out on our site at:
https://www.spockssanctuary.org/adoptable-turtles-tortoises

12/11/2025

Mr. T our Tree Rex has gotten a makeover!

For a limited time, you can take a piece of the Spock’s Sanctuary crew home! Mr. T here is covered in custom ornaments with one of our animal ambassadors pictures!

We have one ornament per ambassador, and if you feel the need to embrace the season for giving, you can make a difference in the lives of animals here at the sanctuary by covering costs for one animal of your choosing for three months!

By sponsoring an ambassador this way, you become the exclusive owner of their respective ornament, and support your ambassador in their quest to inspire the next generation of herpetologists!

These sponsorships can be made in person during our open hours, and range from as little as $5 to as much as $140, though most are from $20-$35!

There is a limited number of ornaments, let’s see if we can empty the Tree Rex this Holliday season!

12/05/2025

It’s World Wildlife Conservation Day!

Across the world there are numerous animals threatened with extinction every day, but what many people don’t know is that some of those endangered animals can be extremely common in captivity!

We have a few examples here at the sanctuary that allow us to shed light on the species in the wild and the issues that face them. (and you may have some in your house RIGHT NOW and not even know it!)

The crested gecko, once believed to be extinct, is now considered vulnerable in the wild on the IUCN list for endangered species. That said, they can also be one of the best starter reptiles for new keepers, and are currently extremely common at stores and rescues alike!

The Axolotl, currently considered critically endangered, was originally only found in TWO lakes in the whole world! Due to human impacts, their population in the wild has unfortunately been worrisome at best. They are however one of the most common pet amphibians in the whole world, and are extremely prolific in captivity!

Sulcata tortoises, the third largest tortoise species in the world, is currently considered endangered in the wild, but are very common in captivity due to their ability to have large and healthy clutches of eggs! That said, a tortoise that can live up to 100+ years is not a pet for everyone!

Which species status surprised you most? Which are you most excited to learn more about? Let us know in the comments!

12/02/2025

We stumbled across this today and what an amazing opportunity for non-profits!

Obviously we would be absolutely over the moon if you guys nominated us, as this could make a huge difference to lots of animals! That said, any non-profit is equally deserving of these opportunities, and we’re just happy to get the word out!

Make sure to comment on the Scheels page’s post! Happy Giving Tuesday!

✨NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL NON PROFIT✨
We are giving back $10,000 this holiday season and we need YOUR help!!

Comment your favorite local non profit so we can share our holiday spirit throughout the community!!!

Nominations will end on 12/5 and recipients will be notified on 12/8