Wild Exotics Animal Refuge

Wild Exotics Animal Refuge Ⓥ NJ 501c(3) Nonprofit. Saving unwanted and abused small exotic animals.

😭Sugar is just 3 years old. And we’re her third stop.African pygmy hedgehogs only live around 4–5 years — so for this gi...
07/12/2025

😭Sugar is just 3 years old. And we’re her third stop.

African pygmy hedgehogs only live around 4–5 years — so for this girl, we may be her last chance.💔

Sugar came to us scared, balding, and losing quills. She shakes when held, it’s breaking our hearts. Something’s not right — it could be mites, a fungal infection, or something deeper. She’s never had a real veterinary workup. Until now.

We’ve scheduled her a vet appointment for Friday, and just the initial visit will be a *minimum* of $200.

We’re sharing this not just to ask for help — but to invite you in.

Rescue is community-driven. It’s made possible by people like you — who believe that even the smallest life deserves comfort, care, and a fresh start.

If you’d like to help this girl heal in her final year(s), we’d be so grateful.

❤️‍🩹Venmo: WILDEXOTICS
❤️‍🩹PayPal: [email protected]
❤️‍🩹Reoccurring or one time credit card donations can be made on our website: wearsaves.org

🦔When Sugar’s original caretaker gave up, someone else took her in — doing their best to help her.
When things became too overwhelming, they turned to us.
We’re so grateful they reached out, and we’re honored to take it from here. 🩵

🐢 MYTH: All turtles can swim.⚠️ FACT: Tortoises like sulcatas can drown if placed in water.It’s a dangerous misconceptio...
07/12/2025

🐢 MYTH: All turtles can swim.
⚠️ FACT: Tortoises like sulcatas can drown if placed in water.

It’s a dangerous misconception that all shelled reptiles are natural swimmers. While aquatic turtles like red-eared sliders are built for life in the water, tortoises are strictly land animals — and giving them a “swim” can quickly turn fatal.

Always research a species’ needs before bringing any animal home (from adoption 😉). If you find a wild turtle/tortoise outdoors who needs to be moved across a road or away from danger, when in doubt, place them on land.
Your curiosity and caution could save a life. 💡🐾

🐾Did you know a single unspayed female cat and her offspring can produce over 400,000 cats in just 7 years? We didn’t ei...
07/11/2025

🐾Did you know a single unspayed female cat and her offspring can produce over 400,000 cats in just 7 years? We didn’t either. Naranja Rob Zombie just schooled us.

🐱Spaying and neutering isn’t just about population control — it’s a critical part of responsible animal care:

✅ Reduces the risk of certain cancers and infections
✅ Decreases hormone-driven behaviors like spraying and roaming
✅ Prevents countless animals from ending up in shelters, on the streets, or worse

Whether it’s domestic or exotics species — prevention saves lives. And it starts with a simple, responsible choice.

✨ Fixing one animal today means fewer that need rescuing tomorrow.

✨This $5 Friday, we want you to set it and forget it. It saves lives.🫶🏼$5 a month might not seem like much.But to our re...
07/11/2025

✨This $5 Friday, we want you to set it and forget it. It saves lives.🫶🏼

$5 a month might not seem like much.
But to our rescue, it’s everything — it means food, warmth, and a safety net when the next animal needs us.

If you believe in what we do, this is one of the most impactful ways to help.
You can set up a monthly donation on our website — any amount, totally up to you.

It’s not about how much. It’s about showing up — even when you don’t have to.

🐾 https://wildexoticsanimalrefuge.org/donate
Because second chances shouldn’t depend on luck.

🫶🏼Meet one of our softest residents — and we mean literally. Chinchillas have the densest fur of any land mammal, which ...
07/10/2025

🫶🏼Meet one of our softest residents — and we mean literally. Chinchillas have the densest fur of any land mammal, which helps protect them from the cold… but not from the exotic pet trade. 💔

🚫These animals are often bred in mills, sold as impulse “pocket pets,” and passed between homes when their complex needs become too much. Many suffer in silence from heat stress, isolation, or improper care.

🤍 Be part of the solution by sharing, educating, and NOT supporting breeding mills.

🧺✨ Here’s what we’re collecting! ✨🧺Now through June 28, we’re gathering vegan food, hygiene items, and snacks to support...
07/10/2025

🧺✨ Here’s what we’re collecting! ✨🧺
Now through June 28, we’re gathering vegan food, hygiene items, and snacks to support our unhoused neighbors through our Compassion in Action Drive with .

Most-needed items include:
🥫 Granola bars, peanut butter, crackers, drinks
🧼 Toothbrushes, mini soaps, deodorant, socks
🍪 Chips, trail mix, applesauce, popcorn & more

📦 Drop off in Whiting Township with
🛒 Shop our Amazon wishlist 🔗 In bio OR https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/33FHBMR8VV5KM?ref_=wl_share
💸 Sponsor a meal via Venmo:

Every donation brings care and dignity. Thank you for showing up.

📚 Humpday Check in! Our July Readathon is going strong, and we’re loving the connection between animals and reading! 💛🐍 ...
07/09/2025

📚 Humpday Check in!
Our July Readathon is going strong, and we’re loving the connection between animals and reading! 💛

🐍 Whether you’ve finished 5 books or just cracked open your first, you’re helping us raise awareness for exotic animals in need of rescue and care.

🦜 Not signed up yet? You can start at ANY TIME! Join the readathon, log your reads, and help us turn pages into purpose.
🔗 Guides, instructions, and prizes listed: [Link in bio] or wildexoticsanimalrefuge.org/july-readathon-sign-up

🐢 Shell yeah, Lakewood Library kids! ⁉️ Did you know, that every time we do a rescue talk at the Lakewood Library, the k...
07/08/2025

🐢 Shell yeah, Lakewood Library kids!
⁉️ Did you know, that every time we do a rescue talk at the Lakewood Library, the kids make us exotic animal themed decorations? 😻
🐾 Today we spent time with young readers, sharing what it means to rescue exotic animals — and why so many need our help in the first place.

From tortoises to parrots, many animals end up in rescue after being purchased on a whim, or because they “look so cute”. Through fun, and compassionately connection-focused programs like this one, we help kids understand the importance of responsible choices, lifelong commitment, and the power of compassion.

Huge thanks to the Ocean County Library System for welcoming us at many of your branches, and helping us spread the rescue message in the most thoughtful way!

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If you’re interested in having us for rescue talk, please reach out! Also, kindly be advised that we do not allow the animals to be touched. We work off of human-to-human education and it’s a privilege to have these social and curious rescued animals be around us.
[email protected]

🦎 Adopt Poncho **adoption pending**Meet Poncho — a 9-year-old crested gecko with a gentle soul and nearly a decade of lo...
07/07/2025

🦎 Adopt Poncho **adoption pending**
Meet Poncho — a 9-year-old crested gecko with a gentle soul and nearly a decade of loving care behind him. His previous guardian made the difficult decision to surrender him due to a move, and now he’s ready for a new chapter.

Poncho comes with a fully equipped, custom-built bioactive enclosure (18”x18”x24”) — complete with live plants, lighting, care supplies, and detailed instructions. He’s friendly, and curious, making him a great fit for an experienced crestie caretaker or a committed first-time adopter.

🌱 Eats Pangea (loves watermelon flavor!) and prefers dusted crickets.
🌿 Lives among live plants: bromeliads, philodendron, snake plant & dracaena.
🌧️ Needs water available 24/7, but prefers to drink from mist droplets. This means you’ll have to be checking in with misting daily! He is comfortable and thrives in 70–78°F temps.

🏠 Indoor-only homes
📚 Must have or be open to learning about crested gecko care
💚 Adoption donation applies

If you’re ready to offer stability, enrichment, and love to this special gecko, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply to adopt on our website 🔗wearsaves.org, or email us with questions! 📧[email protected]
📍 New Jersey

🛍️ IT’S HERE! Our 3-week Vegan Food & Supply Drive is officially underway — now through July 28 🖤🍪We’re teaming up with ...
07/07/2025

🛍️ IT’S HERE! Our 3-week Vegan Food & Supply Drive is officially underway — now through July 28 🖤

🍪We’re teaming up with to provide vegan meals, hygiene items, and snacks directly to unhoused and under-resourced members of our community.

✨ Here’s how you can help:
🌱 Donate vegan nonperishables & hygiene items to our drop-off point at in Whiting Township,
📦 Shop our Amazon Wishlist - 🔗 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/33FHBMR8VV5KM?ref_=wl_share
💸 Sponsor a vegan meal via Venmo:

Every donation is compassion in action. Let’s show up — for people and principles. 🙌

Address

Lakehurst, NJ

Telephone

+17327162629

Website

https://wildexoticsanimalrefuge.org/july-readathon-sign-up

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