Northern Ireland Exotic Sanctuary is Northern Ireland’s only dedicated reptile rescue. An award winning rescue focused on snakes, lizards, tortoises, turtles, amphibians and invertebrates.

We take in unwanted, abandoned and homeless reptiles, and find them loving new homes, or offer them permanent sanctuary with us here.

With capacity for around 75 animals at any given time, including our recently expanded large animal area, we rehome an average of 140 animals per year and currently have 6 permanent residents who cannot be rehomed for various health and legal reasons.

We are entirely volunteer run, receiving no funding or external financial support.

In the last 6 months we have grown from a team of 2 committed directors, to a thriving team of 16 volunteers, with regular induction days for those interested in joining us.

As a team, we rehabilitate, socialise and otherwise ready each animal for its forever home to ensure the best match between human and pet.

We also run a series of fundraising events throughout the year, and this is where you can come in.

Join us at one of our events, you can purchase tickets here or donate to us directly if you can’t make it.

Or, why not organise a fundraiser on our behalf? A work coffee morning, a sponsored walk with a Scout group, the possibilities are endless and we will offer all the support we can.

We receive no income other than donations and our fundraising effort, and every penny raised goes directly to the care and welfare of these often over looked pets.

If you have any questions or would like to get involved, get in touch!