The NC Museum of Natural Sciences was the perfect way to spend a very cold, wet, afternoon in…read moreRaleigh. It was a few miles from our AirBNB, so while we had to drive, there's a large parking lot right across the street. I'm not sure if parking is normally free, but it was on this particular Saturday. No one was monitoring the gate or could figure out how to pay, so we didn't. I *think* the sign said it was normally $5 on days they do charge or monitor. VERY reasonable. The museum itself is FREE unless you want to see an IMAX movie, which is reasonably priced. If you're into dinosaurs, plants, geology, or natural science in general, you'll enjoy yourself here, but the museum definitely adds a local flare and incorporates NC history and geography. While the museum is kid-friendly, it is not kid-focused. It is family focused and for all ages. My husband and I are child-free and had a great time. Of course, we are nerds and had science classes together in college. I do think this is a great museum for kids who are school aged and able to read well and ask questions. It is probably not the best option for toddlers or preschoolers when it comes to museums. The museum hosts birthday parties, and a group was there for that- what a fun idea! If you visit, plan to spend a morning or afternoon here- it definitely takes a few hours to see everything but not the full day.

I've lived in NC for almost 4 years and this was the first time I visited NCMNS! My friend had won…read more4 tickets to the whale exhibit and invited my husband and me to join. We met at 10am right when they opened. We easily found street parking and since it was on a Sunday, it was free to park. The museum is huge! I was so surprised by how large and open it was. All of the staff were friendly and knowledgeable here. We interacted with an employee in the whale exhibit and he was fantastic. The museum is incredibly clean and well maintained. There's so much to see and do. You can easily spend over 2 hours here. I especially loved the geology section, taxidermy/skulls room, and my favorite...the dueling dinosaurs!! It was SO incredible watching paleontologists work on this massive fossil. This part of the museum absolutely made it to be a wonderful experience. This is a great museum and it's free! I donated a little to the museum and also made a few purchases, one being a magnet and another being a beautiful $75 sulfite mineral. This was definitely worth our time and I'm so happy we finally visited!

The BEST aquarium and reef store in the RDU area. Excellent prices, exceptional and knowledgeable…read morestaff that are truly passionate about the addiction.. I mean hobby. When we first started in this; we used to go to a couple other places in Wake Forest and in Raleigh and were taken for a ride by people that were just out to make a buck. These guys are not them. They are 100% into it and will never steer you wrong. We buy our frags from the Reef Farm a few miles from Wake Forest and our fish from Fintastic. Do yourselves a favor - save the time and money and don't waste time with anyone else in the area. I can't recommend them enough.

Used to be really nice. Since the owner got sick and his son took over, things have really fallen…read moreinto a bad place. He doesn't know anything about the hobby. They can't keep corals alive and don't stock dry goods. Not worth visiting unless you need inverts or (maybe) fish.

The go to store in the Triangle for serious hobbyists. I've never gotten bad advice from them, and…read morethey have great livestock and plants

Some of the folks there are great others meh. I get they are busy but no fish store should have…read moredead fish in their tanks. No excuses.

Wayne and the team have moved my 270 gallon system 3 times in the last 4 years. each time they have…read morebeen professional, efficient, and affordable. I would highly recommend their services for any tank moves that you are planning.

I used Eric Fortune and his service when I moved my tank to Raleigh in 2003 and his team has been…read moreservicing my 2 aquariums ever since. He recently hired a new "marine biologist" to take over my account. The tanks have never looked this bad and he killed half my fish. The new tech, Sean, said one of the tanks wasn't under contract so he jut stopped doing anything (only told me this AFTER he killed my fish). And both tanks have been serviced for at least 17 years. Eric had promised to replace the fish but yesterday I got an email from some marketing person name Wayne Parkes, the Service Coordinator, saying due to "unforeseen circumstances they can no longer service my fish tanks." They have left me high and dry, owe me fish, with terrible looking tanks and not even a transition plan. And Eric has refused to even return my phone calls. So unprfessional.

They've definitely gone down hill within the last 2 years or so. I've gotten loads of platys from…read morethem. Sometimes I am in need of a restock but refuse to buy from them at all. Some tanks definitely seem diseased and not cleared of deceased fish . I've seen fish act a bit erratic and ill. But their products have a wide variety and when the tanks seem okay, they have a really nice stock of fish and always seem to have what I need. Salt water tanks seem pretty great, plants have always been clean and safe of traveling snails. I still come here quite a lot. I enjoy it!

I think it's a nice little shop. Loved to see the different sea creatures they had . Got koi fish…read morefor 10$ from there , not a bad price at all.

Jim was great. He performed at our wedding. His website is a great resource for planning and his…read moreset up and performance at our wedding was top notch. I highly recommend

Jim did an excellent job! Everyone told us it was the best wedding they ever attended. There were…read morealways people on the dance floor having a good time. He played very appropriate music. Jim was attentive to details. Answered all our questions in a timely manner. Made himself available, was receptive to questions, and was very reassuring throughout the entire process. Jim also was great about last minute decisions and changes to our plan. The music was not a conern I worried about during the planning process or even the day of. Jim looked professional and acted professional the entire time. He is very receptive to email and phone. His online tools and bill payment is great too. His prices were extermely reasonable too.

Super selection of coral and fish. Prices being what they are, give it some time and all the…read moreprices will go up. A great place to find something now that you can not find anywhere else. Easy to spend an hour or two looking at coral.

Yea they are overpriced, that's retail. They don't have the "no AC" warehouse online dealers have…read more Online dealers won't have what you need right now. As far as live stock..... I've been Reefing for 20+ years. It's always best to put your eyes on a fish or coral. It's rolling the dice when you get It off the net. Even if it survives their is a ton repeat ...a ton of variation between species. Staff is very friendly and very helpful.

I can't say enough about how wonderful this dog daycare has been for my sister's dog. For the past…read morefew years, Brian has taken such amazing care of my girl, and it truly shows every time I pick her up. He's really taken the time to get to know her personality and needs, which makes all the difference. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a dependable, loving daycare for their dog.

Unbelievable service and care. My dogs love everything about this place. Brian is amazing!read more

I had Clearwater move my 24 gallon tank two years ago and they broke the cover. They promised to…read morebuild a plexiglass cover to replace it but have stringed me along and have refused to provide it. I paid the full price and tipped the technician and am very disappointed with them.

Very disappointed with Pet Supermarket in Florida. I have repeatedly received defective dog food…read morecans that are dented, which is concerning because damaged cans can compromise the safety of the food for pets. I have already submitted complaints through their online system and by email, but no one has responded or followed up. The lack of customer service and accountability is extremely frustrating. Pet owners trust companies like this to provide safe products for their animals, and ignoring customer complaints about damaged food is unacceptable. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend Pet Supermarket and will be taking my business elsewhere.

I visited this pet store yesterday with the intention of adopting a cat, and unfortunately, my…read moreexperience was completely unacceptable as an African American woman From the moment I walked in, I was met with unprofessional and disrespectful behavior. The store manager, Kayla, was especially rude and dismissive. Instead of being welcoming or helpful--especially to someone looking to adopt--her attitude made me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. They were so mean to the cat she jumped out the cage and was lost for several hours. As a customer, I expect basic respect and professionalism, and that was clearly lacking here. The way I was treated did not reflect a business that values its customers or the community it serves. I strongly encourage others to be aware of how they may be treated before choosing to support this business. There are plenty of other pet stores and adoption centers that are kind, respectful, and genuinely care about both animals and people. I will not be returning.