About Us

Starting our rescue and advocacy work in 2021, our non-profit status was not acquired until 2024. Wild Exotics Animal Refuge, formerly known as Wild Exotics Animal Rescue, has always been focused on providing a voice for the animals without one. We stand up for the underdog, even when we’re the only ones standing.

Based in New Jersey, WEAR has grown into a team of people who work tireless volunteer hours to drive out to rescue sites, spend countless hours at veterinary hospitals, provide in-house medical care, fundraise, travel for advocacy events, and do their best to spread compassion. We are a refuge for the discarded animals of the exotic pet trade.

Mission Statement:

Wild Exotics Animal Refuge is a New Jersey 501(c)(3) non-profit exotic pet-trade sanctuary who’s mission of compassion is to rescue animals from neglectful circumstances, and advocate for the elimination of exotic breeding mills.