Visiting zoos, wildlife parks, aquariums and animal rescues is something that my family enjoys doing. We’ve always loved animals and are big supporters of conservation, responsible breeding programs, etc. Every human being has a responsibility in this world and one of our responsibilities is preserving wildlife for future generations to enjoy.
A few weeks ago we took a drive up to Fairfield to visit the East Coast Exotic Animal Rescue, located on 320 Zoo Road in Fairfield, Pennsylvania. This is a non-profit group that rescues exotic animals and gives them a proper home. Personally, I’m glad that there are groups who will take in exotics, but sad that humans feel the need to have exotic animals as pets. Sigh.
East Coast Exotic Animal Rescue is open seasonally from May through October on Saturday and Sundays. You will have to pay a reasonable fee to enter and to visit with the animals. This admission fee helps to house, feed and provide vet care to the residents (animals) who live there.
During your visit to the sanctuary you’ll see a wide variety of exotic animals: lions, tropical birds, reptiles (gators), monkeys, tigers, goats, etc. I was really surprised to see all of these exotics in one location…the type of things you expect to see at a zoo, not at a wildlife sanctuary. Yup, it saddens me that people think they should own exotics for pets! Some of the animals there were rescues from laboratories too.
We spent about 90 minutes wondering around and looking at the animals. You can really tell that they’re happy and well-taken care of. It’s a really nice place to visit for a family outing and the drive up to Fairfield was beautiful. We enjoy visiting these type’s of places and pretty happy that we finally made the trip up to visit East Coast Exotic Animal Rescue.
It is a shame that people buy exotic animals and don’t know how to take care of them, or that laboratories abuse them. I am glad that this rescue sanctuary exists.
A great place to visit and educate your kids about exotic animals. I hope they learn that people do not need these animals as pets.
What a cool place!! I am sure you all got to see some pretty neat animals in a place like this. Thankfully there are places like this to help animals in need. Thanks for sharing!
I smiled when I read this post thank you for sharing this one. I loved the wonderful pictures that you posted they are so sweet. We have an animal rescue like this one here where I live and I donate to them all the time.
I am happy to know that there are organization out there that will care for these animals. I totally agree that it would be so much better if people did not own exotic animals. I would so much rather see these animals living in their natural environments.
You find the coolest places to visit! I would love to visit East Coast Exotic Animal Rescue. I love animals and it is nice to know that these animals are now happy and healthy!
You have visited the most exciting places. I really have to get out and see more like you. I know the rescue center was a great place to visit.
I have been to one of these sanctuaries before. Yes, it saddens me too. Some do come from defunct zoos or also zoos that were shut down. I wish they would end all exoticanimal auctions- yes I have seen them advetised and I am not even going to mention who ‘runs’ many in this area of the country. It sickens me some think they need these animals and then have no clue how o care for them.