I do not agree with the other reviews here. I walked in today off the street and this store was…read moreabsolutely incredible! Probably the coolest and widest selection of animals in one spot I've seen in a long time; everything from tree frogs rats to axolotls to ferrets to snails to cats to snakes to.. are those quails?! Is that a freaking Kookaburra?! They have a fascinating and wide selection, they have a beautiful Bengal cat walking around who is CLEARLY an employee because he kept a close eye on me as I checked out the rats and then retreated into the "Authorized Personnel Only" area to take his break. Prices seemed fair and the employees seem friendly and concerned about the longevity of their animals. There are lots of signs educating customers, encouraging good practices even for their live feeder crickets, and it's clear they are involved in the local community. The slew of negative reviews in a row feels targeted and they are not warranted.. This was an amazing find!

Went there today 8/19/25, and the workers was extremely rude and unprofessional. This is the 2nd…read moretime dealing with this employee. She turned the Open sign on but did not unlock the front door. I waited a few minutes then called and asked if they were opened today. The employee was short with me and rude. She states she couldn't unlock the front door at 11:03 am because I bothered her by calling. She locks the door, doesn't even bother to open it and say welcome or good morning then proceeds to walk to the very back of the store. She failed to even turn on the lights so I could shop. I looked around couldn't see so I left and I will not be returning. I suggest everyone to go to Best Pets in Antioch or Something Fishy in Fox Lake where employees are respectful and helpful. ​​

I have had salt water reef tanks for 22 years. These guys know their stuff. They know what is…read moresupposed to happen they know how to find and fix issues. They can design new systems or help u tweak yours. They are Also experts in birds - of many different types. They even pet sit birds. How cool is that? They don't waste YOUR MONEY making their store pretty. They take care of business. Oh, and ps. THESE GUYS ARE HONEST..FOR REAL!! True integrity !

The birds are extremely stressed out, not enough room at the minimum!! they have a HUGE parrot in a…read moreTINY cage. Koi "tank" is literally a kid pool with a MOP HEAD in it. the tortoises have absolutely NO enrichment or space either they looked so sad. the rabbits looked sick and had NO room. the people that work there are nice but they need to do BETTER. these are animals you need to provide for, you cannot call yourself a pet store and your animals in YOUR care are suffering. someone shut this place down.

Always a quick in and out, usually have what I need in stock and the team members are polite and…read morehelpful. Close by for me too.

The people working at this store are wonderful--very helpful and friendly. I always find everything…read moreI need there for my German Shepherd and Toy Poodle. Thank you!

All your pet and outdoor bird needs in one place. I mainly go there for no filler bird seed,…read morenothing goes to waste and the birds eat it up. Always friendly staff, they are eager to help.

This store was recommended to me in a dog training class and i am SO GLAD i visited! the entire…read moreteam of employees were super sweet and very knowledgeable, they were willing to answer any questions i had and were very kind to my pup. Prices are relatively on par with most raw/ freeze dried/ natural pet food but they do have some deals and punch cards for free items (eventually) which is nice! I cant afford to go in too often as I am on a strict budget but as soon as I can, I plan on visiting for more raw snacks for my boys! also to add- they gave a scale in the store which is really useful to weigh in your pet without going to the vet!

Very knowledgeable, helpful and honest exotic pet shop. I get all my cichlids from them. I love…read morethis place!!!

Datzcichlids & Reptiles is by far the best place to go for all types of fish, and without a doubt…read morethey have the best cichlids. I built a tank for my son and got it ready to put some nice fish in it and the staff at Datzcichlid's was beyond impressive with their variety of fish, and helpfulness with picking out the right species for our specific tank. Their customer service couldn't be better and they the condition of the facility is far better than anywhere else I have looked at. There is no reason to buy cichlids anywhere else in Illinois. Very reasonably priced, amazing selection and incredibly great customer service.

My opinion -- this location does not take good care of their reptiles…read more Was in there today and the dishes had algae in them. Tons of humid animals at less than 40% humidity and showing shed problems. Plus they don't even sell any PVC enclosures for ball pythons with as many as they have. And, despite having tons of hot pads and lamps, they have barely any thermostats, much less pulse or dimming ones. Do better. Last time we ever shop here.

The GM is rude and unprofessional. The animals are very poorly taken care of. The store is always a…read moremess. Do better.

Please donate to this business they do a lot of wonderful work with animals Then make sure there is…read morefood for little fuzzballs

I love this place and am so glad I found it! Why go to Petsmart or Petco when they don't even tell…read moreyou what food is actually good for your dog? My boyfriend and I just recently started going here to get a specialized food for one of our dogs that Angels with Tails only sold. We were pleasantly surprised just during our first visit. A sweet lady, who owns both the pet store and resale shop beside it, is very knowledgeable about what your dogs should and shouldn't be eating based on their size, breed, and specialties. To test her, I suggested that we needed Canidae for our dog who has a sensitive stomach, which is the furthest thing you should be feeding your dog with that problem. Straight away, she told me not to get that and to get Nutrisca (which is why we were there). She explained why we should be feeding our dog Nutrisca and not Canidae, which no other pet store owner/worker had felt the need to explain. After showing up where we could find our dog food, she suggested a few treats/bones for our dogs to chew on. A great saleswoman and also, again, very knowledgeable about pets. Now we always go here to get our pet needs. :) I would highly recommend this place!