Spock's Sanctuary

5 from 37 reviews

Address 2102 Milton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Phone Number +17125920758

Description Exotic pet rescue and service provider

Website https://www.spockssanctuary.org/

Reviews
PJEA Wickham

The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and answered every question we had as we went through each animal. They were very patient with our daughter as she built up courage to hold the animals. She ended up having so much fun! It is great to see people take pride and work so hard to keep animals in the best environment and enclosures possible! This is an absolute must go to place for an animal engaging and educational experience!

Nick Ambroson

This place shows a true love for animals and dedication to the work that goes into it. Visited with my kids on Father's Day. The staff was very kind and showed some top level patience when my kids would have another question before the previous one had even been fully answered. Despite its modest size, the sanctuary was incredibly informative. The staff were knowledgeable and engaging, providing detailed insights into the various reptiles on display. A highlight for my kids was the opportunity to hold and interact with many of the reptiles, making the visit both educational and hands-on. If you're looking for a place to get started on proper care for a new pet, adopt a pet, or just support the cause and get some hands on experience, Spock's Sanctuary is the place to go.

Rebekah Brown

Spock’s Sanctuary was such a cool time! My son and I had no knowledge of reptiles and we’re especially in love with geckos now after our visit! The owners really take time with all of their guests to educate them, tell them stories about their animals and where they’ve come from, as well as happily answer any questions they may have. We expected a 30 minute stop by, and we were there for 2 hours and could have stayed longer. Super neat place!

Nicole Axtell

Cole is amazing and his care for his animals shows! The experience here to handle and also learn so much about these animals is really neat and unlike any other zoo or animal sanctuary in the area. I highly recommend it!

Talia Martinez

This place is AMAZING!! My husband and I visited to look at an animal up for adoption, not realizing they were so much more! All of their animals were beautiful and the enclosures were set up beautifully. We got to hold lots of cute reptiles and learn about them, Cole and Cam are super knowledgeable and great at teaching without boring you. It's 100% worth another visit!!

Kate Hedrick

My girlfriend and I visited and had a lot of fun!! We got to hold (or were offered to hold) around 10 different reptiles and a few insects. It’s owned by a very sweet married couple who obviously enjoy their job. All of the animals seemed happy and healthy with habitats taylored to their natural environments. All of the reptiles that we got to hold weren’t bothered one bit! They are getting 5 new snake surrenders soon so we might be back to meet them. Learned a lot too!

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Business Hours
Monday:17:00PM - 20:00PMTuesday:ClosedWednesday:ClosedThursday:ClosedFriday:17:00PM - 20:00PMSaturday:09:00AM - 12:00PMSunday:09:00AM - 12:00PM

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Onsite services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Children

  • Discounts for kids
  • Good for kids
  • Kid-friendly activities

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