Business Details
Your Trusted Source for Exotic Pets and Supplies in Plaistow
Zoo Creatures is New England's premier exotic and unique pet store, offering a comprehensive selection of rare animals and specialized pet supplies. Our 12,000-gallon aquarium showroom features freshwater fish alongside hand-fed, socialized reptiles, amphibians, and other exotic animals. Our team of passionate environmentalists and animal specialists provides expert guidance on pet care, habitat setup, and nutritional requirements. As the retail arm of NERD (New England Reptile Distributors), we combine decades of industry experience with access to captive-bred reptiles and cutting-edge husbandry resources.We maintain strict quality standards for all products, including trusted brands like Zoo Med, Fluval, and Exo Terra, while offering specialized items for bioactive vivariums and custom enclosures. Our educational approach emphasizes proper animal care through personalized consultations and live demonstrations. The store's physical location in Plaistow, NH, provides convenient access to both local customers and regional enthusiasts seeking specialized pet resources.
Services
Exotic Pet Sales
Aquarium Supplies
Reptile Enclosures
Animal Care Consultation
Vivarium Setup
Live Food Supply
Pet Nutrition Products
Terrarium Decor
Heating & Lighting Equipment
NERD Tours
Highlights and features
- We offer captive-bred reptiles from NERD, our industry-leading parent company
- Our specialists provide personalized habitat setup and animal care guidance
- We carry comprehensive product lines for bioactive vivariums and aquariums
- We maintain 12,000-gallon aquarium showroom with live animal demonstrations
- Our staff includes certified reptile care specialists with decades of experience
Services
Exotic Pet Sales
Zoo Creatures offers a curated selection of exotic pets including captive-bred reptiles from NERD, freshwater fish, amphibians, and specialized small mammals. Our inventory features ball pythons, geckos, bearded dragons, and aquatic species. Each animal receives expert care and socialization before sale, with staff available to guide proper species-specific husbandry practices.
Aquarium Supplies
We provide comprehensive aquarium solutions featuring tanks, filters, and live aquatic plants. Our inventory includes trusted brands like Fluval and Marineland alongside nutritional supplements. Staff assist with tank setup, water chemistry management, and live plant selection for both novice and experienced aquarists seeking healthy aquatic environments.
Reptile Enclosures
The store offers complete enclosure solutions for reptiles and exotic pets, including custom vivariums and standard terrariums. We carry Zilla and Zoo Med products in various sizes with specialized substrates and decor. Our team provides guidance on creating bioactive environments that replicate natural habitats for optimal animal health.
Animal Care Consultation
Our specialists offer personalized care guidance covering nutrition, habitat requirements, and health monitoring. Services include UVB lighting recommendations, feeding schedules, and disease prevention strategies. We provide ongoing support for pet owners through in-store consultations and telephone assistance for long-term animal welfare.
NERD Tours
Private tours of NERD's reptile breeding facilities are available with expert-led educational demonstrations. Options include standard reptile facility tours and specialized programs featuring venomous species. Reservations require advance booking with customized group pricing for educational and enthusiast audiences interested in professional reptile husbandry practices.
Questions
What exotic pets are available at Zoo Creatures?
We offer captive-bred reptiles from NERD, freshwater fish, amphibians, small mammals, and specialized arachnids. Inventory changes regularly based on animal availability and seasonal considerations.
Do you provide pet care guidance?
Our specialists offer personalized care advice covering habitat setup, nutritional requirements, and health monitoring for all purchased animals.
What aquarium products do you carry?
We stock complete aquarium systems, filtration equipment, live plants, and nutritional supplements from trusted brands like Fluval and Zoo Med.
Can I schedule a NERD facility tour?
Private tours require advance booking with minimum 10-day notice. Options include standard reptile facility tours and specialized programs with venomous species demonstrations.
What heating and lighting equipment is available?
We offer complete UVB lighting systems, ceramic heaters, and temperature monitoring equipment for reptile enclosures. Staff assist with proper setup for specific species requirements.
Do you offer online ordering?
Online purchases are limited to snakes, lizards, and amphibians with in-store pickup required. Local customers may arrange pickup at our Plaistow, NH location.
Reviews (6)
Tim Mackenzie
May 26, 2022
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Awesome pet store. Huge selection of reptiles, snakes, spiders, birds, aquatic life and small furry animals(not cats/dogs). Everything you could need for owning one too.
M. P.
May 13, 2022
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A very wonderful place! Everything is well organized and priced fairly and all of the animals appear healthy and are under good care! A true fishkeeper and herpetologist's paradise
Yvonne MacMilla-Kittredge
Apr 26, 2022
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Was really excited to check this place out but was very disappointed with the living conditions of some of the animals in there care. Mainly the turtles, it was very upsetting to see the small dirty tubs they were using to house these beautiful creatures. Very sad to see these animals being treated with such neglect and an utter lack of regard for the happiness and well being of these reptiles.
Rachael Couture
Mar 27, 2022
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The store it's self is awesome and a great selection for reptile lovers. But as a fellow business owner, a store is only as good as its staff. And the staff here is terrible. Unfriendly, unhelpful, I'm all for hiring young people but make sure you have good ones at least. I found myself and other customers waiting around for employees and when one finally came up to you they would give short, sharp answers. Pets and animals are fun to learn and see, employees should be supporting that narrative.
Amber Gilmore
Oct 12, 2021
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Love this store! We have several tarantulas and now an axolotl from this store and all are happy and healthy. Prices are great and the staff is very knowledgeable and supportive even after the point of sale. I can't recommend them enough. It's worth making the drive down just to even look around at their amazing selection.
Brianna Gray
Jun 13, 2019
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Love the store inside and out! Inside there's lots of animals, supplies, and even toys. We love looking at all the reptiles, all well taken care of. Outside is great for the kids with farm animals to feed and gaze at. We love visiting here and we live over an hour away.
