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Our Mission

The Mission of Carolina Reptile Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit located in Mooresville, North Carolina is to...

Rehabilitate

sick, injured, and displaced reptiles and release those animals back into their natural habitats.

 

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Educate

the public about the various species that call North Carolina home, provide ways to peacefully coexist with them and find solutions to prevent human-wildlife conflicts. ​

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Advocate

for the preservation and restoration of native ecosystems that provide wildlife places to live and thrive. 

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Our Values

  • Full Transparency

  • High Standard of Animal Welfare​

  • Extensive Medical Care

  • Inclusive Volunteer Program

  • Accessible Education

  • Environmental Awareness

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Jessica Hill

Executive Director/Lead Rehabilitator 

Jessica is an avid animal lover, reptile keeper, educator and enthusiast. While she loves all animals, her true passion lies with reptiles. She graduated from Colorado Christian University with a Bachelors of Arts in Education and believes strongly in the power of education. Her passion for education and love of animals led her to obtain her license as a wildlife rehabilitator in North Carolina. She is a member of the Turtle Rescue Team at NCSU and USARK (United States Association of Reptile Keepers).

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 "In the end we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught".  

Meet Our Team

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Dr. Carrie Edgerton

Veterinarian, D.V.M.

Dr. Edgerton completed her undergraduate degree at North Carolina State University. While attending NC State’s veterinary school, she became heavily involved with the Wild Turtle Rescue Team, which helped develop her interest in and passion for exotic pet medicine. 

Dr. Edgerton shares her home with Sprinkles, her cat, Jasper, her Red-Footed Tortoise, and her two bearded dragons, Sydney and Stitch.

Services

Founded in 2022, we have rescued and rehabilitated over 200 animals. These animals are surrendered to our center on a daily basis by members of the public, or transferred to us by local law enforcement. Surrendered animals are provided with all necessary medical care, with the goal of releasing them back into the wild where they belong. 

  • Field Rescue

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  • Wildlife Advice 

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  • Referral Services 

  • Extended Rehabilitation

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  • Snake Identification

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  • Snake Relocation (including venomous species)

  • Educational Programs

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  • Habitat Cleanups

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