Our Story

Richmond Exotics is an Exotic Animal education, rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming charity based in Washington, Tyne and Wear. We cover the whole of the North East.

 

Family run by Chris and Becky Richmond (with the occasional help of the kids!), Richmond Exotics are passionate about advancing husbandry within the exotic animal world, working alongside schools, reptile shops and with the public to raise awareness of the correct care and husbandry that comes long with keeping such incredible animals.

 

We also rescue, rehabilitate and rehome those animals that find themselves with nowhere left to go. Richmond Exotics are a caring, non-judgemental organisation that are keen to help if you and your pet need to part ways. If you're interested in offering an animal a home, please contact us directly for a chat. We'd love to hear from you!

 

With a combined experience of just over thirty years working with and caring for reptiles, invertebrates and birds of prey, we have had a lifelong love of animals. In 2023, we decided it was time to branch out with our work, and formalise what has been our passion and labour of love for many years. In September 2024, we achieved charity status, enabling us to fundraise for the animals we care for, reach a wider community of animal lovers and extend our education programme into something more formal.