The Lizard Lighthouse Reptile Rescue

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The Lizard Lighthouse Reptile Rescue The Lizard Lighthouse is a 501(c)(3) foster-based reptile rescue based in Nebraska.

06/03/2026

Quick Note About Communication

The Lizard Lighthouse Reptile Rescue is a 100% volunteer-run organization with a small team of representatives. Because of this, we are not always able to answer phone calls or messages right away.

Our main rescue phone number is a voicemail line only. If you leave us a message, one of our volunteers will return your call or follow up when we are able. In many cases, a representative may reach out from their personal phone when returning messages.

Most of our communication takes place through text or email, as this allows us to keep a written record of conversations. This helps us follow up if a message is missed or a conversation is interrupted and ensures we can provide accurate information.

All of our team members also have full-time jobs, families, and other responsibilities outside of rescue work. While we care deeply about the animals and the people we work with, we may not always be able to respond immediately, and sometimes we need to step away and recharge.

We truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we balance rescue work with our everyday lives. Thank you for supporting our mission and the reptiles in our care.

We had FOURTEEN adoptions today! It was so busy, we didn't get pictures of everyone. Thank you to everybody who stopped ...
28/02/2026

We had FOURTEEN adoptions today! It was so busy, we didn't get pictures of everyone. Thank you to everybody who stopped by our table to chat!

Stop by and see us at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln today! We have SO MANY adoptable animals!
28/02/2026

Stop by and see us at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln today! We have SO MANY adoptable animals!

We're currently working our way down the surrender wait-list, but haven't heard back from quite a few people. Please che...
04/02/2026

We're currently working our way down the surrender wait-list, but haven't heard back from quite a few people. Please check your text messages and email spam folders!

Quick update to our large intake situation: All the lizards are in pretty good shape! A few lumps and bumps, but nothing...
04/02/2026

Quick update to our large intake situation: All the lizards are in pretty good shape! A few lumps and bumps, but nothing overly serious. All 11 lizards should be available for adoption after their quarantine period.

Huge thank you to everyone who donated! All the lizards are happy and safe in their foster homes.

Update: Due to multiple offers of tank donations, we have more than enough enclosures! Wow! Thank you, everyone! We coul...
30/01/2026

Update: Due to multiple offers of tank donations, we have more than enough enclosures! Wow! Thank you, everyone!
We could still use some enrichment items and small hides!

EMERGENCY INTAKE – SUPPLIES NEEDED

The Lizard Lighthouse has taken in an emergency situation involving 11 abandoned leopard geckos, and we need help getting them properly housed and enriched.

Used items are absolutely welcome as long as they are in safe, usable condition.

If you’re unable to donate physical items, you can also support us by donating funds or ordering supplies through our wishlists, all available here:
https://lizardlighthouse.org/donate

Supplies can be picked up in Kearney, York, Lincoln, and Omaha.

Thank you for supporting reptile rescue and for helping us care for these geckos during this emergency intake.

We had not one...not two....but FOUR adoptions yesterday! Sunny, Stretch, Poppy, and Sabrina all went to their forever h...
26/01/2026

We had not one...not two....but FOUR adoptions yesterday! Sunny, Stretch, Poppy, and Sabrina all went to their forever homes.

Friendly reminder to please check your spam/junk folders if you’ve submitted an adoption application. Our replies are se...
19/01/2026

Friendly reminder to please check your spam/junk folders if you’ve submitted an adoption application. Our replies are sent from (name).org, and sometimes those emails get filtered automatically. If you don’t see a response in your inbox, be sure to take a quick look there before reaching out. Thank you for your patience!

31/12/2025

We've had some people reach out to us because they are frustrated with how long our wait-list is currently.

We want to help everyone who reaches out to The Lizard Lighthouse Reptile Rescue, and we also believe in being transparent about why our wait-list often has a long wait time.

The Lizard Lighthouse is a foster-based rescue. We do not have a physical facility or shelter. Every animal in our care lives in the home of a volunteer.

All of our volunteers have jobs, families, and personal responsibilities. They open their homes to foster reptiles purely out of kindness and compassion. Because foster space is limited, we can only take in animals when space becomes available.

In addition to physical space, we must also consider what we can responsibly afford. Veterinary care, specialized treatment, and ongoing supplies are expensive. We intentionally limit the number of fosters and animals in our care to what we know we can financially support without stretching our resources too thin. Expanding beyond that would risk the quality of care we are able to provide.
Adoptions are what create space, both physically and financially. When an animal is adopted, it opens a foster space and helps free up resources for the next reptile in need.

For these reasons, intake requests often exceed the space and resources we have available, resulting in a long wait-list and extended wait times. This is not a lack of care or concern, but a commitment to responsible, sustainable rescue work.

We truly appreciate everyone’s patience, understanding, and support as we work within these limits to help as many animals as we responsibly can.

TL;DR: We are a foster-based rescue with no facility. We can only take in as many animals as we have foster space and financial resources for. Adoptions are what open space, which is why our wait-list and wait times are often long.

COMING SOONDeliciousness is on its way! We are running a fundraiser from November 15th - December 15th, to raise money f...
10/11/2025

COMING SOON

Deliciousness is on its way! We are running a fundraiser from November 15th - December 15th, to raise money for The Lizard Lighthouse Reptile Rescue. We are raising money for vet bills and supplies for our scaly friends! We need your help to make this happen. Stay tuned on how you can join in on the fun!

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Telephone

+14025194373

Website

https://linktr.ee/lizardlighthouse

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