Rehabilitation
Case-based veterinary care, nutrition, housing, and enrichment for injured or displaced reptiles and amphibians.
Learn More →Help It Forward. Leave It Wild.
Rehabilitation.
Research. Education.
Vardric Reptile Center is a restricted-access facility dedicated to the rehabilitation of reptiles and amphibians, the advancement of research, and the education of future conservation leaders.
Animal Welfare FirstScience-driven care guided by compassion and ethics.
Evidence & OutcomesEvery case documented. Every release measured.
Leave It WildWild animals belong in the wild — always.
Research
Applied documentation of outcomes, behaviors, and health data to improve conservation practices.
Learn More →Education
Structured programs for youth, educators, and communities to inspire responsible stewardship.
Learn More →Release
Final disposition planning with habitat assessment, authorizations, and post-release monitoring.
Learn More →Professional standards
Restricted access. Professional records. Measurable impact.
Vardric is being built around inspected facilities, DNR-coordinated intake, veterinary records, daily care documentation, GPS-based release records, and documented outcomes.
- Case numbers tied to every intake and release
- DNR and law enforcement interaction records
- Veterinary records and release-clearance tracking
- GPS coordinates for field possession and release locations
Research and education
Good intentions are not always the best intentions.
Many people try to help wildlife but do not know the right action. Vardric will use case data, public education, video documentation, and ambassador animals to turn good intentions into correct action.
01
Document Every Case
Intake cause, care plan, medical history, incubation data, release location, and outcome records.
02
Educate Without Shaming
We are not here to get people in trouble. We are here to help correct the situation and protect the animal.
03
Help It Forward
When safe and appropriate, move wildlife in the direction it was already going until it is out of danger.
Community learning
Education Funding Education events, student pathways, and ambassador animals.
Vardric’s education program will support permit-required events, public wildlife safety, student learning opportunities, and long-term partnerships with schools, colleges, and universities.
6+annual education events planned
COREcase records and reporting system
DNRpermit-directed compliance process
23+acre future land target
Founding Land & Facility Fund
Help build the starting point for Vardric.
Vardric’s first major campaign can support land acquisition, associated costs, site preparation, and a small office or operations building to help move the mission from idea to infrastructure.
$300K
Founding Campaign
A restricted campaign for starting land, associated acquisition costs, site preparation, and initial facility development.
CARE
Operations Support
Animal care, veterinary work, supplies, equipment, recovery boxes, records, and education materials.
WILD
Monthly Supporters
Recurring support helps stabilize daily care, utilities, food, medicine, staff tools, and mission growth.