This is a neat little aquarium available to Edmonton…read more It's great for kids to experience underwater life if you're unable to hit up the larger ones on the coasts (ex. Sea World). They have a couple other land critters like snakes, reptiles, scorpions and such, which occasionally are taken out for walks and petting/photo opportunities. As for the underwater animals, there's a couple schools of fish, some individually unique ones, handful of large nurse sharks, a black tip reef shark, huge green sea turtles and other fishes I can't begin to name. The touch pools are always neat - poking at anemones, starfish and small nurse sharks! (they feel pretty rough covered in sand, like wetted fine sand paper) And then the 2 main attractions - African penguins and California sea lions! We got to attend a mini-showing of one of the Penguins before catching the sea lion show. The penguins are so little & super cute and make interesting noises (if the trainer can coax a loving squawk that sounds like a donkey lol). The sea lion show is also pretty entertaining, and the fun photo opps allow you to choose either side-by-side or getting a big wet kiss on your head!

This was actually a lot of fun. Sea Lion Rock had three Sea Lions that are very well trained and…read moreperform a few fun tricks for the crowd. My daughter is still really young but she thought the Sea Lions were hilarious the way they bounded about. She would have been happy with that. If you get a good spot on the bridge or balcony from the mall you can watch the whole show for free. The only difference is the photo opportunity at the end. If this is the only difference, I think they should brush up on the photography skills. There were a lot of bad images and I totally get it. Taking pictures of animals and kids is really hard. Although quite a few parents in my group begrudgingly purchased photographs of their kids with eyes closed etc. My kids pic was such a joke - even the sea lion looked confused. I didn't buy mine and it's ok. I don't really need a souvenir anyway. The price is reasonable, as it includes entry into the Sea Life Caverns too. $12 for adults and under 3 go free. The caverns are worth the $12 alone and the staff are fantastic with the kids and talking about the animals in general. A nice way to spend a few hours in the mall with the kids.

We recently got a saltwater aquarium and have been getting corals, inverts, fish and rocks to put…read moreinto the tank. We were referred to this store by another salt water enthusiast and boy am I glad they did! Upon checking into the store on Yelp, they had a check in offer of 10% off! That was super nice to see! This place has every coat, sweater, dress, any so many cute outfits for dogs!!! I love the adorable sweaters. They also have fancy leashes, treats, and food. There's truly something for everyone. The manager of this store helped us with our fish selection. And she was so knowledgeable and taught us many nuggets while we were there. I highly recommend this store!!

Went in to look for a new tank, was completely ignored by staff when I asked questions it seemed…read morelike they didn't even know what they were talking about. I would not recommend this place to anyone, left very disappointed

been there once and that's the only place I'll go. I love the way they post on facebook whats in QT…read moreand what's available. good prices. all the stock looked healthy not one floater anywhere. A+ overall. you have to wear a mask? so what?? lol. pick your fight people. having to wear a mask for a bit. pfft.. there are much bigger issues people.

Most tanks look pretty sad. a few hiding spots or plants in each tank wouldnt hurt, removing dead…read morefish is also good. Prices are high here as well. Check online prices for fish vs this place

I hadn't been to the zoo in a few years and my mom was visiting from BC and she loves animals so we…read morethought it would be a great day out with the family. We were pleasantly surprised with our experience. Got to see Lucy the elephant up close and personal when she went for a walk. It was amazing, we were literally just a few feet from her when she walked by. That's an experience I won't soon forget. We got to chat with one of the keepers and it was very interesting to hear about some of the behaviours of the meerkats. The staff were wonderful, their love and care for the animals was evident and their passionate about animals in general, it was lovely to see. We got some ice cream at one of the stores, my daughter loved the treat. The only complaint we had, and I can't really call it a complaint because I understand why, was that all the birds were missing from the cages because of an avian flu outbreak. My mom was sad as she loves the owls and birds of prey. But otherwise it was an amazing day.

Post-Covid visit of The Valley Zoo was not too bad. Of course many things were different. The flow…read moreof traffic is now one-way at the zoo which actually makes it less congested and easier to navigate. The only downfall is if you want to back-track to see something again or go grab a beer at the Sandwich & Sons, you have to go against the flow of people which is not too great. They do offer craft beer and canned cocktails now!!! This was exciting for me but when we got there, I didn't know that the ONLY place you can buy beer is at Sandwich & Sons which is actually "outside" the gate of the zoo in the reception area. So I had to back track to go grab our drinks. It would be great if they could serve this at every food / drink area at the zoo. We were able to see a lot of animals, and we got a glimpse of Lucy the Elephant too! So special to have her here and to be able to see her. My kids LOVE the owls and birds area however there are a lot of wasps in that area too so beware and be careful. Overall, it was a great visit and nice to see this place constantly improving. No rides this time either due to Covid but hope they bring those back soon too!

This is similar to Circus Circus in Las Vegas but this is twice as good if not better. The rides…read moreare so much fun and exciting. Quite the time and so much thrill. I'm terrified of roller coasters because of the metal hitting the rails and the g-forces but I wanted to have fun. And after visiting here I think I got over that and am looking forward to amusement parks. Tip: if you are staying at the Fantasyland hotel, you can buy passes for more than half the cost. It even includes access to attractions outside the amusement park including mini golf, maze, indoor beach, aquarium, ice rink and much more. We bought the 2-day pass and it paid for itself the first day

Oh gosh Galaxyland... back when it opened when I was a wee child it was Fantasyland but it had to…read morebe renamed and this name came complete with a space theme and Cosmo the mascot. Boy have I had some adventures here! From falling down an escalator as a tot to riding the Mindbender roller coaster back when that was still a thing, showing off the amusement park to university/college students visiting our city from elsewhere or playing laser tag with the band Green Day when they came to town for Edge Fest or most recently visiting to play DDR with my partner or bringing our toddler here to ride rides... Galaxyland is a thing. It can be a place of joy or a place of sorrows... it can certainly be an expensive visit or an inexpensive one depending on how you do it, but it can clearly be a lot of fun! When I was a kid I ADORED The children's play park area. My toddler loved the ball pit when we visited as a family. The rides are a mixed bag. Currently most are themed around Hasbro properties and some aren't really suitable for adults who are exceedingly tall though the height restrictions for children are clearly noted. I have a lot of fond memories here but note that it can be really noisy and crowded so plan accordingly. It is great that in a winter city like Edmonton indoor amusement areas like this one exist, clearly!

They will take your money ..but do not send the order . I have tried 6 times phoning and around 10…read moreemails to this company with no reply . DO NOT DO ONLINE ORDERS ! NOT reliable or honest .

Rude management and staff. The multiple times I have been there the employees do not care about…read morecustomers and are distracted on their phones or talking with each other. They do not care about the animals there and you can tell the care for them is minimum. I do not recommend this place, go elsewhere.

I was in the store to pick up a couple things for my cats and noticed that their favourite food was…read moreon sale, buy one get one free. Great! Load up a bunch, head to the till and it doesn't ring up on sale. Cashier calls a floor manager to check the shelf, who then checks with the store manager and apparently this was a Black Friday promo that had expired. Even with their mistake of the signage being left up they wouldn't honour the discount out of goodwill. Not even a few pieces. According to the floor manager they don't take part in the Code of Conduct, whatever that means. However if the company can afford to put it on sale for a price, they can afford to honour the sale when the employees haven't removed the signage a few days after the expiration. Incredibly disappointed with the service and likely won't be back.

Staff here for the Reptiles and Fish section are great. I want to say though that if you're looking…read morefor rats they are almost $20 more expensive here than they are at Mr. Pets in St. AB. They also don't come individually wrapped - they wrap them in paper towel and put them in a bag for you. This means they might get freezer burn or stuck together if you don't use them fast enough. So my suggestion is to only buy like 4 at a time instead of stocking up. I honestly think I will keep coming here for worms, but I'll stick to buying my rats elsewhere just for the price alone. You gotta come on Tues/Thurs to get the new worms! If you come on a Monday the selection isn't good and you might be buying 50 but then find that half are dead. So definitely try and come in for the fresh shipment. Sometimes I bring my babygirl Smaug (Bearded Dragon) here and the staff is so nice to here. They love seeing her and she likes to be out and about socializing with all the humans. I like that you can bring your animals here - even the reptiles. I come here just for the staff alone, they're always friendly and helpful. I feel like I get good service here. I also bought my ginger cat, Churchill, here! We saw him in the window a year ago and had to take him home with us! I can't believe that was almost two years ago now! Time flies!

Second time at Calico Hills for our Sammy. It remains the best cat boarding in the Edmonton area…read more The setting is a two story home gutted for all things feline. Everyone has more than enough space to ensure cat satisfaction. Our cat loves the solarium, aquarium and fire place. Smells clean, too - incredible w all those cats. Sammy was happy, clean and the same weight. Cats are those odd creatures that think if they starve to death, it's taught you a lesson. But never fear. Calico hills will provide a stress free stay and your cat will be happy and healthy. In fact, once again, Sammy had to be forced to leave - really. How ungrateful. But it just shows what good care they take of your beloved kitty. Absolutely no where else but Calico Hills.

The greatest kitty hotel on the planet. Wonderful room happy cats and incredible staff.read more

This store is new to the neighborhood and yet already staffed with fresh, smiling faces eager to…read morehelp with details on potential pet ownership. I found myself succumbing to the urge to cuddle with some furry little animal and so on a whim, entered Petland. I was able to make friends with an adorable hedgehog and a cute and squeaky guinea pig. (I had no idea that guinea pigs actually do this oink-whistle thing!!) Exploring options to find a pet companion for my rabbit, I was happy to find the employees at Petland genuinely interested in the best solution for both my home, my rabbit and the potential new pet. I left the store on my first visit with a few brochures on guinea pigs and hedgehogs trying to distinguish which might be better suited for our family. On the second visit (another of many...it's right by a grocery store!! How can I resist going in there and browsing cuteness?!), I fell in love with a little black rascal of a rabbit who I thought would be the perfect friend for my rabbit and not just because they are the same color - he just had some spunky characteristics that I liked. I was allowed to hold him, pet him and when I inquired as to how I would go about with the introduction to my rabbit (for territorial reasons) I was informed they had a neutral room just for that. So, we returned the next day with our little rabbit Gretchen, excited to have her meet this potential new roomie and after much awkwardness on my part watching her unexpectedly hump the snot out of this poor rabbit's face, back, haunch -- all of it! -- I realized maybe this little guy wasn't a guy since he was failing miserably at establishing any dominance. Sadly confirming it was a female, (not ideal for our desired pet gender schematic), we ended up deciding not to take the rabbit. I found the staff were still more than courteous despite the time they spent helping us and at the end of their shifts. (we came in after 8:30 both times and they close at 9pm) A special shout out to the Store Manager, Kaelen Humphreys, who was very patient throughout the whole decision-making process. We will definitely be returning to this location for other pet related items such as fish supplies, fish tank stuff, fish, and probably rabbit chew toys, etc. Also, I noticed all the animal areas, every time I have visited the store, are exceptionally clean and the animals don't look depressed or anything. I think they get a lot of love from the staff which is nice to know.

If you're looking for aquarium plants - I recommend this Petland. The lady who looks after them…read moretakes great care of them. I will for sure be a repeat customer! Thank you!