Hunt's Exotics Foundation
Who We Are
A family-run Florida nonprofit built on a simple belief: the more people understand wild animals, the harder they'll fight to protect them.
The Wild Tribe
Every Animal Has a Story
Hunt's Exotics Foundation provides lifelong sanctuary care for more than 300 animals representing over 70 species.
- Some were surrendered by private owners.
- Some needed placement after their circumstances changed.
- Some came from other licensed facilities.
- Others have physical, behavioral, medical, or developmental differences that make traditional placement difficult.
Every animal has a story.
Some of those stories are sweet. Some are complicated. Some are heartbreaking. But once an animal becomes part of our Wild Tribe, our job is to give them the safest, healthiest, most fulfilling life possible.
Conservation Through Education
Our Mission
Hunt's Exotics Foundation exists to bridge the gap between people and wildlife through direct, meaningful encounters. We believe conservation starts with connection — and connection starts with showing up. Every program we run, every animal we care for, and every school we visit is part of one larger mission: keeping wildlife wild for generations to come.
Our Story
How It Started
What began as a deep personal passion for exotic animals grew into something far bigger than any one person could have imagined. Hunt's Exotics Foundation was founded on the conviction that exotic animals deserve lifelong, dignified care — and that the public deserves honest, up-close education about the wild world we share.
Over the years, that conviction turned into a sanctuary housing 300+ ambassador animals representing more than 70 species. It turned into school programs reaching thousands of students every year. It turned into a consulting practice helping other facilities do right by their animals. And it turned into an outreach mission that carries conservation into communities across Florida and beyond.
None of it is funded by paid staff. Every person who shows up to feed, clean, train, and educate is a volunteer driven by the same love that started it all.
"Every animal has a story. Every story inspires conservation."
— Hunt's Exotics Foundation
What We Stand For
Our Values
Animal-First Philosophy
Every decision — from habitat design to daily enrichment — starts with what's best for the animal, not what's most convenient for us.
Education Over Entertainment
We don't put on a show. We tell the truth about wild animals — their needs, their behaviors, and why they matter.
Lifelong Commitment
When an animal comes into our care, it stays. We don't rehome, resell, or release animals who depend on us.
Community-Powered
Zero paid staff. Every hour of care, every outreach event, every school visit is made possible by volunteers who believe in this work.
Transparency
We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our books are open, our practices are documented, and we welcome scrutiny.
Conservation in Action
We don't just talk about saving wildlife — we build the human relationships that make conservation possible long-term.
How We Work
Four Branches, One Mission
Hunt's Exotics Foundation operates through four interconnected programs, each serving a different part of our conservation mission.
Be Part of the Mission
Whether you donate, volunteer, or simply share our story — you're helping keep wildlife wild.