C.A.R.E.  FORCE

Caring for the Areas Rescued Exotics

• At Zoo - Zoom we believe one of the keys to our success now and in the future is education, education & more education! The more people we can talk out of getting inappropriate pets/animals, the fewer that will end up on our doorstep or the doorstep of other shelters. And it's not just exotic animals. Just as some animals don't make good pets, some people don't make good owners (for MANY reasons). We just try to help them identify which category they fall into. A lot of animals suffer a tremendous amount due to simple ignorance. And many of these people are well-intentioned animal lovers that just get in over their heads! Although we hear and see a lot of yucky stuff, we try not to judge.

• Our programs are a great way to learn and have fun at the same time! And your support benefits the animals at Zoo - Zoom. Help us spread the word!

• Current projects on the books is to find more land, we feel it will benefit our animals and the community greatly if we can find a larger plot of treed land, enabling us to do further work with the homeless exotics on a much larger basis. Any ideas anyone ?

• We rescued an Indonesian Palm Civet that we need materials and funds to build an enclosure for.

• We adopted in 2 Australian Wallabies that need homes, they are still inside the house

• We have the African Fennec Fox whose front leg surgery almost crippled us, well he needs an enclosure to.

• Install an outside toilet, picnic area & an edzoocational room. Many people would like to visit, and do field trips etc, we just do not have the facilities to accommodate ya'all.    ANY OFFERS !!

Things happen, times change, animals are for life.

We are NOT a 501 C business, (it is over $500 for the application & the lawyer cost) but in fact a business that has a working relationship with the animals we share our lives with. We are currently on 1 acre of land and do seek between 3 to 5 acres, to have trees to some degree will be a valuable asset to keep the animals cool. Animals die so quickly in our heat if left unattended. If you know of exotics needing a new home, well that's what we do, if you wish to make a donation to our gaining land efforts please contact Lori or Brett by e-mail

What can you do, how you can help.

This page has been placed as an aid to the animals that we rescue from unforeseen circumstances. There are many many animals out there needing homes. 

We rescue all animals with the exception of cats and dogs. The reason we do not rescue cats and dogs is there are already many rescue organizations, that specifically cater for these animals. However, exotic animal rescue is so much more difficult and time consuming, only specialist people undertake this.

We will adopt, rescue, take-on almost all animals that are in need of a new loving environment.

We will check their health, feed them, give them a place to live, and do anything we can to make their lives happier.

What we ask, is that you look over the list of items on our list, if you have anything that may be of help to us and our rescued critters, please let us know.

We are in need of company or private sponsors who can help with the cost of sending us out to spend time and visiting with our animals to those who are less fortunate than most of us. These places include, hospitals, nursing homes, deaf, blind, autistic & children's homes etc. If you know of a specific place for us to go, please inform us.

We appreciate your time in looking over this page,  

Sincerely yours Brett & Lori Matte.

• Bales of hay (for bedding)

• Bales of Alfalfa

• Fencing & Posts

• Dog Kennels

• Dog Houses

• Aquariums

• Heat Lamps

• Reptile Enclosures

• Feeders

• Wire

• Gates & Fence Panels

• Food items

• Cages

• Carriers

• Medical supplies (Needles, Syringes, Ointments, Shampoo, Ivormec, etc)

• Microscope

• Electric Heaters (Column Heater Preferably) For warmth

• Electric Fans (For Cooling)

• Foam Insulation Panels

• Pressure Washer

• Building Materials

• Plastic FOOD GRADE 44 gallon Drums

• A Plumber (we need water connected to an outbuilding)

• Wooden or Metal posts for building construction

• Play toys

• Large Spools (the type large wire comes on)

• Little Tikes Toys (playhouses, slides etc)

• Laundry Tub or Large Stainless Steel Sink

• Stainless steel Table

• Trees & Shrubs & people to plant them

• Cash Donations (we will use any cash donations to purchase any of the most important things required)

So, WHY DON' T YOU CALL US  NOW, A LITTLE SOMETHING FROM THE HEART CAN REALLY MEAN A LOT TO AN ANIMAL IN NEED. HAVE AN IDEA BUT YOUR NOT SURE, CALL US. THAT'S WHY WE ARE HERE