Name: Exotic Pet Surrender Event - Green Lake
Start: 2026-03-28T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-28T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Caestecker Public Library

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 March, 28th between 10 AM and 1 PM at Caestecker Public Library, located at 518 Hill St, Green Lake, WI 54941.
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.
This event brings together a collection of area rehoming partners that provide responsible alternatives to release for exotic pet owners who are no longer able to care for their pets.
Area organizations will be accepting fish, invertebrates, reptiles, pet birds, small mammals, and plants --no questions asked.
There will also 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 Caestecker Public Library, and University of Wisconsin Sea Grant/Water Resources Institutes.
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)
All surrendered animals will be available for adoption after a brief quarantine period. For adoption information, please see www.jraar.org.
Questions regarding the Exotic Pet Surrender Event can be directed to Macy Wolke-Yohr of J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue. She can be reached at [email protected]