Spock's Sanctuary

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

12/02/2025

It’s !

If you’d like to gift to an animal, or give items to help us save even more animals, consider picking something from our Amazon wishlist!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/QLGUNRYJB7DM?ref_=wl_share

11/29/2025

Now that we have had some time to settle down between the expansion and the holidays, we’ve finally been able to update the adoptable animals on our site!

To see these adorable baby bearded dragons and our other adoptables and their information, follow this link to our site: https://www.spockssanctuary.org/adoptables

11/28/2025

It’s about this time of year that we see a huge influx in the number of surrenders we receive, and we have already began seeing this trend picking up again. Typically, we see a huge influx around the holidays between November and February. To date this year, we have had on average of one animal every day of the year! While this is something we’re very proud to be able to be able to do for our community, it comes at a cost. Vet bills, housing, and food all add up. While we have had some extremely generous community members donating bugs, pumpkins, and other items, we did want to provide an opportunity for you to make a difference this Giving Tuesday!

Follow the links below and make a difference in the lives of these animals that often go over looked!

Become a sponsor: https://www.spockssanctuary.org/ambassadors
Subscribe to Spock’s Talks: https://www.spockssanctuary.org/spockstalks
Donate: https://www.venmo.com/u/spocks_sanctuary

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we wanted to say how thankful we are for each and every one of you!

We are beyond grateful for the opportunity to work with these amazing animals, sharing their incredible stories and education with the world, and to get to know our community and the animals you have at home!

Feel free to share the animals you’re thankful for in the comments below! We’ve seen a few fall photo shoots with a few of our past rescues, and it’s got us wanting more!

11/26/2025

While Calypso our False Water Cobra is eating her meal a day early, she wants everyone to know we can rest (and digest) this Friday, as we will be closed for the Holiday. We will absolutely be open this Saturday during our normal hours, where you’ll be able to see her in her freshly shed scales that were hidden last weekend during opening! (She’s a bit shy!)