Exotic Pet Surrender Event - Stevens Point
Schedule
Fri Apr 17 2026 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Holiday Inn Stevens Point - Convention Ctr | Stevens Point, WI
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Do you have an exotic pet that you are no longer able to care for?
If so, bring your pet to the Exotic Pet Surrender Event on Friday April 17th between 12 PM and 3 PM at Holiday Inn Stevens Point Convention Center located at 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, 54482 during Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention.
In some areas, there are no rehoming options for exotic animals such as fish, birds, and reptiles. Some pet owners that are unable to care for their pet may think that releasing the animal is the right thing to do, however, releasing a pet is harmful for the animal and the environment.
Area organizations will be accepting fish, invertebrates, reptiles, pet birds, small mammals, and plants --no questions asked.
Domestic pets and farm animals including but not limited to dogs, cats, rats, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, horses, pigs, and chickens are not accepted. Please contact your local Humane Society for options about these kinds of animals.
We also cannot accept Wisconsin native animals taken from the wild. Please refer to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website for more information on finding a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.
Birds, reptiles, and mammals originating from outside WI must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health paper)
There will be animal ambassadors you can meet and learn about, and a photobooth where you can take your picture with a rescued pet!
J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue (JRAAR) is hosting the event with help from several other area organizations including, Ichthyology and Aquarium Sciences Society of Stevens Point, UW-Stevens Point Herpetology Society, Golden Sands Resource Conservation & Development, Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Partnership, Pet Advocacy Network, and University of Wisconsin Sea Grant/Water Resources Institutes.
Surrendered pets will be available to adopt after a brief quarantine and observation period. There will be no same day adoptions.
This event was made possible with the support of The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Questions regarding the Exotic Pet Surrender Event can be directed to Macy Wolke-Yohr of J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue. He can be reached at [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Holiday Inn Stevens Point - Convention Ctr, 1001 Amber Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54482-8473, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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