LibertyLand Axolotl Rescue

01/01/2026

REMINDER: LLA is closed for the New Year holiday and will reopen at 9AM on Friday, Jan. 2nd.

12/31/2025

Tonight we’re raising a toast (with sparkling tank-safe water 😜) to YOU — our donors, adopters, and cheerleaders. Your kindness fuels our ability to rescue each new axolotl, and we wouldn't be here without you.

**PLEASE NOTE**: LLA will be closed starting this evening (Wednesday) at 6PM ET to give our volunteers some time to rest, recharge and get ready to usher in the new year. We will reopen on Friday, January 2nd at 9AM. For health-related emergencies, please contact the nearest exotic vet. Thank you for all of your continued support, and have a very happy New Year!!
- Team LLA

12/31/2025

Worms: the squiggly superheroes of axolotl nutrition! 🦸‍♂️🪱 Red wigglers, nightcrawlers, and earthworms may look silly, but they’re packed with protein and minerals that keep our little water dragons happy and healthy. Plus, raising your own worm farm is easier (and cuter!) than you think.

👉 Wiggle over to the blog for the full scoop: https://www.libertylandaxolotlrescue.org/lessons-learned-lla-blog/yk7crs6yhuwkl414mqi1v1ixtp0mfj

12/29/2025

12/29/2025

Christmas may be over, but this little Santa's helper is still looking for his forever home. Hopper came to us at just about 4", very thin and undernourished. Hopper's former family lived in an extremely rural area, where few vets--never mind exotic vets--are located and even supplies can be difficult to get. They didn't have a car, and weren't sure they would be able to continue to care for Hopper in the event that anything happened to them.

Fortunately, one of our fosters was willing to help. She traveled to Hopper's former home and picked them up--at the time, Hopper was named Hope, but since being on a hearty diet of worms and soft salmon pellets "she" grew quickly and it was obvious that Hope was actually a little gentleman. So, we named him after the resilient and kick-ass character Hopper from the popular Netflix series Stranger Things :) It seemed appropriate.

So... is this never-say-die axolotl going to be the newest member of your exotic crew? Where are our Stranger Things fans?!?

Apply to adopt Hopper via the link in comments today!

12/28/2025

It’s the season of superpowers — and we want to know yours.

Drop your birth month below, and we’ll reply with your Libertyland axolotl superpower, inspired by our final four heroes.

✨ Bonus: We’ll match you with the axolotl whose personality fits your vibe.

Let’s have some fun and help these four find their forever homes.

12/27/2025

On February 1, 2026, Libertyland Axolotl Rescue will join the New England Reptile Expo® in Manchester, NH. This event brings together reptile and amphibian lovers from across the region, featuring corn snakes, geckos, tortoises, frogs, tarantulas, and even our personal favorite: axolotls!

Our presence highlights the importance of humane rescue, responsible care, and transparent adoption practices. Visitors can explore:

📄 Our policies and procedures for ethical animal welfare
📚 Educational materials on axolotl biology and conservation
💵 Opportunities to support our mission through donations or volunteer engagement

We invite educators, families, and fellow nonprofits to connect with us at the expo to strengthen the network of compassionate animal care 🫶

12/25/2025

𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵: 𝗔 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 🎁🦎
This festive little axolotl is Hopper—Libertyland’s resident Santa-in-training, complete with a squishy smile and gills that rival any holiday fringe. He’s cozy in his aquarium sleigh, dreaming of sugarplum shrimp and a family to call his own.

Hopper came to us with a heart full of hope and a tail ready to wiggle into yours. Whether you’re looking to adopt or simply support his care, your kindness helps us keep the magic alive for rescue axolotls like him.

🎄 Adopt. Donate. Share the joy.
📸 Spread Hopper’s cheer by sharing this post!
🔗 Learn more: https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2484284&name=Hopper

12/24/2025

We've been having fun with and created some holiday-themed axolotls. We want to know which one you like best, so drop an emoji in the comments to vote for your favorite!

⛄ for the Gingerbread axolotl
🎅🏻 for the Santa hat axolotl
🦌 for the antlers axolotl
🚨 for the holiday lights axolotl

12/22/2025

Every superhero squad needs a misunderstood villain — and Zemo plays the role perfectly.

He’s dramatic in the best way: slow "blinks", bold entrances, and a flair for posing like he’s starring in his own underwater saga. But beneath the mystique is a soft, lovable axolotl who’s been waiting months for the right person to see him.

Give Zemo the redemption arc he deserves.

✨ Adopt your own aquatic antihero: https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2474188&name=Zemo

12/21/2025

Months ago, we welcomed one of our biggest sibling groups ever — 12 superhero/villain axolotls who needed time, stability, and a soft place to land.

Since then, 8 have found their forever homes.
Now, just four remain: Gambit, Storm, Jack-Jack, and Zemo.

They’ve grown. They’ve healed. Their personalities have blossomed.
And as we celebrate a season filled with light, warmth, and new beginnings, we’d love to see these four complete their journey, too.

✨ Help us finish the story. Apply to adopt today: https://www.libertylandaxolotlrescue.org/adopt-1

12/20/2025

When we talk about keeping axolotls healthy, we often focus on water changes, temperature, and diet — but there’s an entire microscopic team working behind the scenes.

Our new blog dives into the nitrifying bacteria that make safe aquatic environments possible:
🔬 Nitrosomonas convert toxic ammonia into nitrite.
🔬 Nitrobacter take that nitrite and turn it into far less harmful nitrate.
💧 And with stable KH, this cycle keeps moving — protecting our animals from dangerous spikes.

These tiny chemolithoautotrophs (say THAT five times fast! 😁) are the unsung heroes of every cycled tank. Read the full breakdown👇👉

Discover the role of nitrifying bacteria in maintaining safe water for axolotls. Learn how Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter transform toxic ammonia and nitrite into safer compounds in aquatic environments.