What in the World are Wet Pets?

Wet Pets & Cool Creatures are the types of cold-blooded animals that often live in pet stores, offices and homes. Fish, turtles, geckos, lizards, snakes and frogs are all popular cold-blooded pets.

Just like their wild cousins, these pets need special care and protection – and some are harder to care for than others! Follow these links to learn more:

What is a WET PET?Where in the world do Wet Pets & Cool Creatures come from? How can you help to protect their wild homes? Is this the RIGHT pet for ME?Important questions you should ask before bringing home a cold-blooded companion.
 Do you have a story about your cold-blooded buddy? Are you helping to protect wild places? Tell us all about it!  Our animal care specialists answer your cold-blooded questions and talk about their favourite animals.
 Lesson plans and teacher resources that will make a splash with your students! Staff PicksAll aboard the AquaVan! The Wet Pets & Cool Creatures program is on the road and headed for schools across Western Canada.


Thanks to the Vancouver Foundation for supporting the Wet Pets & Cool Creatures program.


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