J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is now booking fall dates for an exciting educational program: our Creepy Crawly Creatures Presentation, featuring live spiders, snakes, insects, and more for $250 plus mileage.  This program promotes responsible pet ownership and hands-on learning. Mileage is $0.70 per mile round trip from Neenah, but we’re happy to split mileage costs when neighboring libraries book on the same day—so be sure to tell your fellow librarians!

Exotic Pet Surrender Events are free community events hosted by J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue where people can responsibly surrender exotic pets they can no longer care for—no questions asked. These events help prevent the release of non-native animals into the wild and provide a humane option for owners. There's no fee for the host, and sponsorship opportunities are available to help support the care of surrendered animals.

These three-hour events are typically held from noon to 3, but we are flexible in timing.  

Perfect for Libraries, Nature Centers, County Extensions, and More!

J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue presents hour-long events providing an exclusive opportunity to meet a fascinating array of creatures including lizards, snakes, spiders, insects, birds, hedgehogs, and more. This hands-on experience encourages active engagement, allowing participants to hold and pet various animals under the guidance of licensed, insured, and knowledgeable staff.

Priced at $250 plus gratuity, this unique event promises an unforgettable and educational adventure, fostering a deeper appreciation for the diverse wonders of the animal kingdom. J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is dedicated to creating meaningful connections between children and wildlife while emphasizing the importance of responsible interaction and respect for all living beings.  Locations more than 50 miles away may incur a mileage fee of $0.70 per mile.  

J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is excited to offer personalized meet and greet experiences with our ambassador animals, perfect for groups such as Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Brownies, Girl Scouts, club meetings, and birthday parties. Our Education Center provides an immersive and interactive adventure featuring captivating encounters with a variety of animals, including lizards and snakes. The full experience includes a one-hour Animal Meet and Greet for $150 plus gratuity. J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is dedicated to providing a memorable and educational experience for groups of all ages and interests.

Bring your creative vision to life with our live animal models, perfect for models, photographers, and influencers. For $150 an hour, you'll have access to a diverse selection of captivating animals, along with a trained, licensed, and insured handler to ensure a safe and smooth experience. Whether you're working on a photoshoot or film, our unique animal ambassadors will add something unforgettable to your project. Productions on location may incur a mileage fee of $0.70 per mile.

Make your event unforgettable with our interactive and customizable informational booths! Our booths can feature adoptable pets, educational ambassador animals, hands-on arts and crafts, fun giveaways, and engaging games for all ages. Whether you're hosting a community fair, school event, or festival, we tailor each booth to fit your audience and theme—bringing education, entertainment, and exotic animals together in one exciting experience.

Rates start at $250 for the first hour and are $100 for each additional hour.   Mileage rates of .70¢ a mile round trip apply.

J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is excited to launch a new educational experience just for teachers, librarians, and other educators! For our standard rate of $250 plus mileage, we’ll bring a leopard gecko—our most commonly surrendered lizard—along with everything needed to set up and maintain its habitat. During our visit, we’ll give an engaging, age-appropriate presentation on the natural history and captive care of leopard geckos, highlighting why they make excellent classroom pets. Best of all, the gecko and its full setup stay with you!

Already have the equipment or are approved to house a different kind of animal? No problem—we can bring a suitable surrendered animal instead, along with a few of our ambassador animals to enhance the educational experience. This program is a perfect way to inspire curiosity, promote responsible pet ownership, and give a rescued animal a loving home in a learning environment.