The scope of what we
do at Southern Reptile Education is tremendous. This is why we need
your help.
Public Education:
First and foremost is public education. All of the displays and
lectures you see at Nature Centers, State Parks, etc. are done free of
charge. After all, you can't charge a non-profit. So while,
admission may be paid to the facility, there is no compensation for time,
supplies, transportation, and other expenses. We have some great
advances and improvements planned. In addition to funds, numerous
other items are gladly accepted as donations. This includes Gift
Certificates to stores like Home Depot, Lowes, Wal Mart, Printing Companies and others. Please see our
Wishlist.
Conservation Initiatives:
Going hand-in-hand with education, is conservation. In addition to
promoting conservation through out public programs, we are also proactive in
conservation efforts. Most of these efforts are conceived, organized,
funded, and executed by Southern Reptile Education. Such efforts
include the Rattlesnake Roundup Rescue in 2004 and our Annual Gopher
Tortoise Survey at General Coffee State Park. We have other
initiatives that are on the horizon but we need your help to make them
happen. In addition to funds, numerous other items are gladly accepted
as donations. These may include Gas Cards, Grocery Store Gift Cards to
help feed our volunteers, and Home Depot or Lowes gift cards for supplies.
Please see our
Wishlist.
Wildlife
Rehabilitation and Veterinary Care: In addition to conservation
education and ambitious initiatives, it is also important to help wildlife
on an individual basis. For years, Southern Reptile Education has been
providing Reptile Rescue and Rehabilitation Services. We are equipped
with an in-house clinic area which meets many of our needs, but professional
Veterinary services are often required. Thousands of dollars each year
are spent on rehabilitation, medical treatment, veterinary care, and
specialized care needs for our animals. In addition to funds, medical
supplies are gladly accepted as donations. Please see our
Wishlist.
Animal Husbandry: We maintain a collection of between 50 and 150 animals at any
given time. The cost to simply house and feed this many animals is
staggering. This is particularly true of those that require very
specialized husbandry, such as the American Alligator and the "Giant
Snakes". In addition to funds, numerous other items are gladly
accepted as donations. This includes Gift Certificates to stores like
Home Depot, Lowes, Wal Mart, PetsMart, and others. Please see our
Wishlist.
Our Corporate Sponsors
help a great deal in providing us with specialized supplies and services,
the rest of the funds come from individual donations and fees for some of
our services. The majority, however, is paid out of pocket from the
owners. This is why your help is needed to continue our work. No
donation is too small and all is greatly appreciated. We sincerely
thank you for your support.
