I've been shopping at BWZ for the past five years and consider them my go to for fish and sometimes plants. While I do shop around at times, when it really matters, especially with regard to healthy aquatic creatures I have 100% confidence what they sell or order for me is going to be healthy and spot on. The staff is friendly and engaging and always willing to field the rare question I have. Highly recommended to anyone for fresh or salt water aquarium keepers. read more

Stunning collection and amazing staff. They also keep all the tanks in AMAZING CONDITION read more

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Amazing store for your saltwater fish. This place is CLEAN and very inviting. I honestly love making excuses to come into this store because I absolutely love the displays and selections. This is especially true for the fish. This place has such a variety, and can get anything that you want. Just give them a call and they will let you know when it's available from their distributors. Amazing store and I will have to get a tank from them because they look amazing! read more

They have an amazing assortment of freshwater and saltwater fish, many types that can't be found easily elsewhere in this area.

Great store for salt water reef enthusiasts! Staff very knowledgeable. Wide array of reptiles and freshwater fish as well! read more

The staff is very knowledgeable and very helpful and actually very nice they work with me to understand what I could put in my fish tank I really appreciate the help they have given me I would use you and recommend you all the time read more

My favorite saltwater fish store in the area! They always have everything I need and the staff is very knowledgeable. They are conveniently located for me and it is a good thing they price their fish, corals, and goods appropriately or I would break the bank. I will forever come here for my saltwater needs! read more

Hands down the best pet store in the Panhandle region. Whenever I'm visiting the Fort Walton Beach area, I always try to swing by here. The quality of their aquatic creatures are definitely top of the line. Alot of variety as well! They have shrimp, bettas (lots of exotic and cool looking ones), tetras, cichlids, etc. to lots of plants. I've purchased numerous amano, cherry, gold, and green shrimp and they are all alive, healthy, and well. In fact, all of the shrimp got alot bigger! Which means that they were well cared for as they are all thriving. Alot of fish that I have purchased from other fish stores always end up dying or getting ich. None of the fish or shrimp I have purchased here has ever gotten sick or died. You can tell that here, they take extremely good care of their creatures as the tank waters are always clear, clean, and not cloudy. I can't tell you how great the customer service here is. Every time I visit, I'm always helped by an associate. Today, I swinged by to purchase some ember tetras for my bf since every pet store in my area were sold out. Luckily, Bluewater Zoo had the tetras in stock. Kurt, the associate that assisted me, was very helpful and proactive in making sure that the tetras would stay alive as I transported them back home to Pensacola. He made sure to add extra oxygen and also double bag so water does not get out. He even offered suggestions and tips on how to not stress out the tetras. As soon as I walked in the store, he assisted me. All of the tetras made it home alive and as soon as my bf put them in his tank, they were swimming around and schooling. The inside of the store is very clean and organized. There's plenty of decor that you can purchase for your tank as well as supplies (food, filters, lights, etc.). Prices are reasonable. Personally, I don't mind the prices as I know that the quality is great. read more

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I usually give a place a chance but if i see a trend of 3 or more times where i get poor customer service i will find a different place to shop. I've been here several times but last few times i went in and have been ignored. 2 of those time i was the only customer in there and there were 2 or 3 employes preoccupied with chit chatting with themselves. I was not aknowledged nor did they ever ask if i needed any help. There are one or two there that are nice and helpful but they are not always working....but there is a little crew of 2 or 3 that when they are the only ones in the store you will get ignored as you observe them goofing off or chit chatting while you stand there at the display tanks waiting. Im taking my bussiness to PNC on racetrack or to online vendors from now on. read more

Employees are so very knowledgeable and helpful! Very encouraging for new fish tank keepers I was able to ask them all of my questions without feeling judged or discouraged! read more

Great selection, fish well cared for and nice informative staff. There return policy is reasonable especially considering the hours of operation. Nice place. read more

Great facility for supplies. DO NOT BUY FISH HERE. They are SICK. I bought two pleco's, a loach, two guppies and snails and within a few days everything except the snails died and managed to infect my other fish, thankfully only lost one danio from my previous fish. Been treating the ick which has helped a little and I keep a 70 gallon tank. I have had no problems with any other fish from any other store in this area. My water filter and ph levels are on point. Before buying the above fish I have 8 little danios, 2 catfish, 2 other guppies and tons of shrimp. This place was so beautiful and mesmerising when I walked in but should have guessed it was too good to be true. read more

The customer service and the prices are great for a locally owned fish/reptile store. Please come here before going to a chain. So if you want great product, great service and shop local this is the spot you should definitely visit. read more

They are all expanding but also the prices are ridiculously overpriced I told her the tanks are cheaper on amazon she was rude errogant not Going back read more

Best exotic fish and reptile store in the NW Panhandle. The customer service is always at its best. The animals carried by this shop is top notch. read more

Best pet store in the area. Carries species rarely seen anywhere else and the owners are very helpful and know their stuff.

We visit the area once a year, and this year our oldest child, a teenager, wanted to check out exotic pet shops near where we were staying. The Blue Water Zoo was really the only place within 50 miles or so that we could find, and it not only fit the bill, it exceeded our expectations. It's well-kept, with helpful staff and a great inventory. read more

I've been going to Bluewater Zoo for years. They've always been very helpful with getting my saltwater tank set up and maintain it. Any time I have questions, they have the answers. If you're looking for a pet store that will take care of you past your initial sale, Bluewater Zoo is the place to go. James read more

This is a nice little pet store that caters a little bit to each critter you may have. They let the local shelter bring animals in for adoption in addition to the animals they have for sale in the store. It is clean and well lit with nice people working there. I'd recommend supporting this local business! read more

The area's most unique and top of the line aquatic/reptile selection, coupled with unparalleled expert advice. We wouldn't take our business elsewhere! read more

The stores is small, but well stocked for salt or freshwater fish. The three stars are the service leaves a lot to be desired. Not a one time event, went in twice. read more

Spent $200+ there and took advice of salesperson on which fish to buy for our setup. Out of many dozens a few didn't make it, but the owner graciously gave us credit toward other fish. Would definitely recommend buying here...locally owned and operated with integrity. read more