Intake status:
Open to intakes, with some exceptions.
Closed to slider turtles.
Please call to make a surrender appointment as we do not take walk-ins.
(216) 374-1392
Adoptables can be viewed on our FB under albumbs (We are working through technical difficulties having them appear on the website)
Facebook: Facebook.com/herpsalive
Do you like working with reptiles?
Feeding, watering, cleaning snake poop and more?
We are looking for a few dedicated volunteers on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for the following shifts at our rescue in:
Tuesday 12-3 or 3-6.
Thursday 3-6
Saturday 12-3
Sunday 12-3 or 3-6.
Minimum Age 15 (or younger if teaming with a parent)
No experience? We will train you!
Check out our volunteer waiver and forms over on our "forms" page to get started with an exciting volunteer experience!


Great job by Dan of JJC Renovation LLC and Eduardo of Eddy's Stone Shop on our new counter top!
Not only was the work superb but they also donated their time and materials!
We have contact info if you'd like to have them help with a project you have in mind.





Your support and contributions will enable us to carry out our mission of saving, rehabilitating and caring for unwanted, neglected and abused reptiles and amphibians.


The Herps Alive Foundation is operated by our team of phenomenal volunteers, led by our Executive Director, Keith Gisser.
To get to know the managers, veterinarian staff, volunteers and executive director check out our "Get To Know Us" section.

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The Herps Alive Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to saving, rehabilitating and caring for unwanted, neglected and abused reptiles and amphibians, and to finding new homes for them when possible, with an emphasis on educating the public.
We love the support we receive from the community, so feel free to visit during normal business hours!
Even if you're not adopting, stop by and say hello to our wonderful volunteers and animals!
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Contact us directly via email or phone.
1487 Garden Drive, South Euclid, Ohio 44121, United States
Mon | Closed | |
Tue | 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm | |
Wed | 04:00 pm – 09:00 pm | |
Thu | 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm | |
Fri | Closed | |
Sat | 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm | |
Sun | 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm |
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