The Reptile House & Rescue
4.9 from 22 reviews
Address 1 Valley Dr, Hurricane, WV 25526
Phone Number +13043971111
Description The Reptile House & Rescue has moved to Valley Park in Hurricane, WV and re-branded to the Zoology Zone Science Center! Our mission remains the same - to inspire wildlife and environmental conservation through hands-on immersive education! We are also still WV's only dedicated 501(c)(3) nonprofit reptile and amphibian rescue and no-kill shelter. Please visit us at zoologyzone .org for more information and search "Zoology Zone Science Center" for the most up-to-date information about our organization!
A Google User
We heard of The Reptile House from the Best of West Virginia survey through WV Living. My girlfriend loves all kinds of reptiles so we decided to check them out. Admission was $5 per person (I think it may be less for kids), and admission costs go to helping the rescue. They have a pretty good collection of reptiles in their care and most of them seem to have very good enclosures. The water turtles and the gator were very cool to see in the middle of the Barboursville mall. They have several snakes, a couple very cool large tortoises, at least one monitor, and a chunky toad. Even with their good sized collection, the space isn't crowded at all and they seem to have plenty of room to grow. The staff were friendly and helpful, offering good information about the animals. This was a very cool place that is very accessible, the admission fee keeps the place from being too crowded but is a completely reasonable rate, and the staff seemed to care for all the animals. If you decide to bring kids, just make sure they don't tap on the habitats and scare the animals, otherwise, it's a very educational opportunity and I wish we would have had something like this when I was growing up.
A Google User
The Reptile House in Huntington Mall was a magical and humbling experience. When I learned that they are a reptile rescue center, I had to take a tour due to my experience with Herpetology. I learned the success stories of many of their different reptile rescues and even got to hold many of them, it was truly heartwarming knowing that there are people in this world that care about these amazing creatures. If you’re ever in the Huntington Mall, stop by for a visit and give them a donation, they are a non profit organization that could use our help saving reptiles in our area! I will definitely be returning in the future!
A Google User
My two year old and I had so much fun! He got to pet his first skink, see his first monitor lizard, but he loved the bearded dragon! The staff was so patient and helpful. I would have liked a baby changing station in the bathroom, but We Still Had Fun!
A Google User
We contacted the Reptile House for our sons 6th birthday and it was a HUGE SUCCESS! The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. All the kids had a great time. We can’t wait to visit them at their “home” location. Thank you so much for coming out and helping us celebrate!
A Google User
The Reptile House made my sons 3rd birthday extra special, all of the kids (and adults) had a blast! Everyone came up to me afterwards telling me how much they loved the show and how awesome it was!
A Google User
There are a handful of businesses in our area that I just absolutely LOVE! The Reptile House is one of them! I really don't have enough words to express my support of what is happening over there! What my kids (ages 8 and 12) and I have found is something we could only experience in larger cities until now. The Reptile House offers community involvement, educational opportunities, hands on fun and experiences for ALL AGES, laughter and a billion smiles for photo opportunities. The staff and volunteers are not at all pushy and are always ready to share their love of the animals according to each person's comfort level.
Business Hours
Monday:ClosedTuesday:10:00AM - 19:00PMWednesday:10:00AM - 19:00PMThursday:10:00AM - 19:00PMFriday:10:00AM - 19:00PMSaturday:10:00AM - 19:00PMSunday:13:00PM - 18:00PM
From the business
- Identifies as veteran-owned
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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