https://www.facebook.com/108603375677000/

Bushy Boar

Directions

Welcome to Bushy Boar!

We’re on a mission to inspire a love for wildlife by sharing the incredible diversity of exotic animals and proving every species has a unique story worth telling…
🐍🦎🪲🐢🦔🐠🐭🕷️🦂🦜

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from everyone at Bushy Boar, especially everyone’s favorite cowfrog! 🐸

10/29/2026

Everybody meet SLINKY! 🐶🤎
Our newest little family member is a Yorkie-Dachshund mix, and he’s already slinkin’ his way into our hearts! 🥹🐾

“Who’s your favorite deputy?” Just kidding… Slinky’s the real star here! 😂🤎

10/26/2026

🎉❤️ TODAY IS SALENA’S 26TH BIRTHDAY! ❤️🎉

We’ll be taking a little break from the page today because it’s time to celebrate the woman who helps make Bushy Boar what it is! 🥳❤️

For those of you who don’t know who Salena is, she’s the crazy redhead lurking in the background of most of what we do! 😂 She might not always be the face you see on the page or during pickups/drop offs, but she’s a huge part of everything that happens behind the scenes. From helping care for all the unique animals in our collection to putting up with my crazy ideas, she’s a big part of this little adventure we’ve built together.

Her favorites? Dogs and cats, turtles, birds of all sizes, and of course, Zazu our blue-tongued skink! And then there’s Dino… our guinea pig that she absolutely loves despite being mildly allergic to him. 🤣❤️ Apparently, a little eye irritation isn’t enough to stop her from loving that fluffy little man!

So today, we’re stepping away from the animal posts, the pictures, and the daily chaos to spend some much-needed time celebrating HER. Because behind every crazy animal adventure is a family making it all happen, and today is all about our favorite redhead. 🥰

Help us wish Salena a HUGE happy 26th birthday! 🎂🎈❤️ We’ll be back soon, but today, we’re busy making memories and celebrating the birthday girl!

Happy birthday, Salena! We love you! ❤️🐢🦎🐹

10/24/2026

We took Maui outside for some enrichment today! 🤎🦎

10/24/2026

We got some awesome pictures of our young veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) named Felix! 💚

10/23/2026

Meet Ben & Jerry! 🪲💙

These two blue death-feigning beetles have been part of Bushy Boar family for a while thanks to Petco, and their names are exactly what you think they are, inspired by Ben & Jerry's! 😂🍦

Native to arid regions of the southwestern United States, these incredible beetles are adapted to dry environments and can play dead when threatened. Their rugged, textured exoskeletons and unique behaviors make them fascinating little animals to observe.

We love giving the smaller, often overlooked residents their time in the spotlight. There’s always something new to learn in the world of invertebrates! 💙

10/23/2026

Unlike many familiar geckos, The yellow-headed dwarf gecko (Gonatodes albogularis) lack the specialized adhesive toe pads used for climbing smooth surfaces. Instead, they have clawed toes. 📚

10/23/2026

🐢 Now that they’re settled in, let’s talk about Mudbug & Stinkbug! ❤️

Our two Common Musk Turtles (Sternotherus odoratus) are officially settled in, and we couldn’t be happier to have them as part of the Bushy Boar family!

These little turtles are one of Salena’s absolute favorite turtle species, and it’s easy to see why! Despite their small size, musk turtles have so much personality. They’re primarily aquatic, spend much of their time exploring the bottom of their habitat, and typically only grow around 3–5 inches in shell length!

We’re excited to share more about these amazing little turtles and show everyone why sometimes the smallest residents leave the biggest impressions. ❤️🐢

Welcome home, Mudbug & Stinkbug! 🖤

10/22/2026

Just a little boy and his snake! 🐍🤍

10/22/2026

Kilo came out to say hello! 🤍

Address

Wood River, IL
62095

Website

facebook.com

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Bushy Boar posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.