J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue

06/03/2026

What’s the coolest reptile pattern you’ve ever seen?

06/03/2026

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Want to help the animals at J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue but not sure what we need? 👀

This week, we're building our Chewy wishlist and could use a hand stocking up on supplies that help us care for hundreds of animals each year 🐢🐍🦜🐠

Some of our most-needed items include:
☀️ Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB Bulbs
🌱 Eco Earth Coconut Fiber Substrate
🌿 Exo Terra Forest Moss
🦜 Mazuri Mini Bird Food
🌾 Millet Spray for our birds
🎉 Bird toys, foraging toys, and enrichment items
💳 Chewy Gift Cards to help us purchase supplies as needs change

These items help provide proper nutrition, enrichment, lighting, and habitats for the animals in our care every single day 💚

Not able to purchase something right now? That's okay! Sharing this post helps us reach more animal lovers who may be able to help 🙌

💬 Which item on this list surprised you the most?
📢 Share this post and help us stock the shelves for the animals!

https://www.chewy.com/g/jr-aquatic-animal-rescue_b75397146 -list

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06/03/2026

Leopard geckos just keep coming through our doors! So far this year, we have taken in 40 leopard geckos 👀

That's 40 little lizards needing food, housing, care, and most importantly, homes.

Right now, we have over 30 geckos looking for families, including:
🌙 Luna & Sid
🍌 Banana
🌮 Crunch Wrap Supreme
🎤 Biggie Smalls, Fat Joe & Heavy D
🎶 Mariah Carey, Dr. Dre & DJ
✨ Genie, Rockstar & Skylar
🦆 Ducky
💚 And many more!

Leopard geckos are one of the most popular pet reptiles in the world. They stay relatively small, come in amazing colors and patterns, and are packed with personality. Some are curious explorers, while others are professional nappers 😂

Many of our geckos are currently just $25, and we even have special needs geckos looking for experienced homes.

💬 Message us to learn more about the geckos in our care
📢 Share this post to help these amazing lizards get noticed
👇 Tell us: What would YOU name a leopard gecko?

06/03/2026

🌈👕 T-Shirt of the Month is HERE! 👕🌈

Just in time for Pride Month, we’re excited to unveil our limited-edition Rainbow Tie-Dye T-Shirt! 💚

These colorful shirts will be available EXCLUSIVELY at our booth during Fox Valley Pride on June 13th at Jones Park in Appleton 🏳️‍🌈✨

Available in:
👕 Kids Small
👕 Youth Sizes
👕 Adult Sizes through XXL

⚠️ Limited quantities available! Once they’re gone, they’re gone 👀

The best part?

💚 Shirts are just $25
🌈 Half of all proceeds will be donated directly to Fox Valley Pride

That means every shirt helps support TWO great causes: Fox Valley Pride and the animals at J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue 🐢🐍🦜🐠

Whether you’re showing your pride, supporting local organizations, or just love a colorful shirt, we hope you’ll stop by and see us!

💬 Will we see you at Fox Valley Pride?
🌈 Drop a rainbow emoji in the comments if you love the new desi

06/03/2026

Brittle Star ⭐
Brittle stars are fascinating marine scavengers that spend their time hiding under rocks and stretching out their long arms to search for food. They help clean up leftover food and waste, making them a helpful part of many marine setups.



These animals do best in stable saltwater aquariums with plenty of rockwork and hiding places. Most species are peaceful and reef-safe, though larger brittle stars may go after very small tankmates if underfed.



Brittle stars are especially active at night, making them fun to watch after the lights go down.

We would love to see this unique little cleanup crew member finally find a great marine home.

If you are interested, please see our website for more information.

06/03/2026

Catch us this summer at Manitowoc Public Library!

The following article was written by Manitowoc Public Library Youth Services Manager, Sharon Verbeten, Public ...

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

June is Invasive Species Action Month!

Invasive Species Spotlight: Water Hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes, Eichhornia speciosa)

This plant invades native waterways where it takes over and outcompetes native plants, reducing biodiversity.

Classification in Wisconsin: Prohibited. They can not be sold, possessed, or transferred.

If you have these plants, please incinerate or freeze them, then bag and landfill them.

06/03/2026

https://www.jraar.org/product-page/domar-the-dragon

Domar the Bearded Dragon 🦎 Domar came to J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on 2/27/26 after being surrendered. Domar enjoys basking under warm lights, exploring their space, and watching what’s going on around them. Bearded dragons are friendly, interactive reptiles that do best with proper heat, U...