Nice Aquatics store. Clean tanks friendly owner. Really enjoyed the tank displays. Prices were…read morefair. Will definitely use them again. Sue and Ken Watts

We were just driving through town on our way home from vacation. We were so happy to find just what…read morewe were looking for. The service was so great, they took time with us and helped us out. We will definitely be back even though we live quite a distance away.

This was our first time here while we were visiting Palm Springs and it was amazing! We did come…read morefor their special event for the New Year's noon party. It was an awesome event and we had so much fun! My son is special needs and I asked about a sensory bag and it was so cool what they provided for the sensory, which included headphones which we used for the balloon drop. The exhibits were so awesome and very engaging for my six-year-old son. His favorite exhibit was where you put scarfs into the little wind tunnel and it would come up the top. But there's so many things for all different ages, including even like 6 to 7 month old. It's such an awesome place and I wish we had something like this where we live! The staff was so friendly and so good with communicating and answering all the questions. We had such a great time for the special event of the balloon drop where they had music and crafts and they just made it feel so festive and fun. It was definitely a highlight of our day! We totally will come back next time we visit Palm Springs!

It was our First time back since they remodeled the place.... My 10 yr granddaughter and I decided…read moreit would a fun day for us to take the great grandson ....He is a very active 2yr old...... each room had things to capture his attention... he loved the little slide.... the ball with the air machine...lots of giggles and laughter... They could use a better WiFi system... we had a hard time getting signed in to complete the waivers.... We arrived early so plenty of parking...

I stopped in to Zen Aquatics because I am curious about installing a koi pond in the backyard but…read morehave zero experience with fish. I was impressed by the water world inside this store with a truly magnificent tank by the register that had the coolest stingray swimming around. I was told that the owner, JP, has extensive knowledge about everything koi ponds and is a wonderful resource for advising on the installation and required equipment. I wasn't sure that koi would live in this hot desert environment but apparently they do just fine! Zen had a great selection of koi fish in multiple sizes and all the accoutrements to go with them. If I go through with the project I will definitely hit JP up!

Zen is the best Saltwater/Reef aquarium store in the desert. They have everything you need to get…read morestarted or maintain your hobby. Great selection of fish and corals! JP and the rest of the crew are awesome and always willing to answer your questions. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff.

We have been a customer for over 20 years, and cannot recommend them enough. Amazing customer…read moreservice and attention to detail. Our tank is always kept beautiful, and their expertise in salt water fish is incredible.

I had some sick fish infect my tank and Tim C. from Vicious Fishes was very helpful and gave me…read moresome great advice even on Memorial Day. It shows that Tim cares and understand our disappointment and worry that we as customers sometimes have about their fish. Thank you Tim!

We love going to The Living Desert when we are in Palm Springs. We go right when it opens so it's…read morecooler and typically there is more animal activity. We used to get a discount with our local (Oregon) zoo membership, but I guess that partnership has changed. We also bring reusable water bottles, snacks and sunscreen with us. All the staff are friendly and there are so many passionate volunteers onsite as well. We had several great conversations with staff and volunteers throughout our last visit. You can tell how much they genuinely care about the animals, They also are well versed in facts and fun tidbits about the animals as well. We love going to the wallabies enclosure- it's our kids's favorite. We go there first since it tends to be less busy and the wallabies are not chilling in the shade yet. It's so special to walk through and have the wallabies just hang out near you and jump around. We loved seeing so many wonderful animals- wolves, giraffes, zebra, rhinos, monkeys, just to name a few. You could easily spend at least half a day here. There is also a splash pad area for the kids to cool off. If in the area I highly recommend you check out The Living Desert.

Normally I'm a little uncomfortable with zoos since I'm unsure about caging animals that aren't…read morenative to the local area. The living desert zoo flips this idea on its head by focusing on geographical areas that have similar climates and explicitly not accepting animals that won't do well in the desert. We took the guided tour, not so much to avoid walking (even though it was nice to have a shaded golf court in the unexpected 100 degree heat) but so we would have access to a docent guide who could tell us stories. Leila more than did that -- she was incredibly knowledgeable, very nice, and engaging. There are three main areas to explore: African Safari, Australian Adventures, Wild Americas. There's also more than 50 gardens and 1000 acres of hiking trails. My highlights for each area: Australian adventures The laughing kookaburra gets its name from its maniacal-sounding laughs and hoots. Bennett's wallaby is similar to a kangaroo with larger ears. The emu is the second largest bird in the world, can run long distances up to 30 miles an hour, and has built in "sunscreen." Wild Americas Badgers are fierce, able to fight off an attacker many times their own size. Bighorn sheep are specially evolved for the rocky mountain terrain they live in. Chuckwalla lizards defend their territories with head bobbing and pushups -- no idea why that works. African Safari Painted dogs have vibrant color coats with big ears and are excellent pack hunters. The banded mongoose has a striking striped coat and interact with others in what appears to be social games. And of course the highlight of the whole visit -- we got to feed the giraffes. Their tongues are VERY long which they wrap around the lettuce. They are black to guard against sunburn and spongy (if you accidentally touch it). This zoo has something for everyone and every age.

May 15 2026 in La Jolla California is Birch Aquarium…read more Took my Dad and mom and brother to Birtch Aquarium. This Aquarium is amazing and wonderful. The staff are alwqys professional and polite. They alwqys greet you . And help if you need it. My dad loves the sea horses I live the sea dragons. And black and white clown fish It was some what busy today but we were able to visit and we all had fun and got to see some amazing fish and sea life. Thank you to all the Birtch Aquarium staff. I highly recommend them and I will be back

I had a wonderful visit in April 2026, if you get the tickets online and go in the afternoon you…read moreget them for a big discount. I had so much fun, the penguins were delightful. I didn't get to see the octopus awake I hope to next time. Going in the afternoon, you avoid the school field trips, which gives you space to see the aquarium. It was my first time visiting, and I will be back.

I finally had the chance to visit this place after discovering it a while back, and it was an even…read morebigger experience than I expected. It's definitely out in the desert, but that makes sense, they need plenty of space to safely house and care for so many different animals. All of the animals looked healthy, well cared for, and comfortable in their habitats. The admission price was very reasonable, and the Extreme Feed experience was absolutely worth it (just keep in mind it's for ages 18+). I know it can feel a little sad seeing animals in enclosures, but learning more about their backgrounds helped put things into perspective. Many of them can't survive in the wild, and this sanctuary gives them a safe, protected place to live with a staff that clearly cares about their well‑being. Overall, it was a meaningful and memorable visit, and I'm glad places like this exist to give these animals a second chance.

$15 to get in which isn't bad at all.. The sad part is the animals. While I think they're being…read moretaken of.. The space they're in is so small. I understand it's not a zoo and money may not be available.. But it's just sad to be. Plus it's in a neighborhood! How scary is that... Go and support these beautiful animals but don't expect to be there for not than an hour or so..

I love a great aquarium that has so much to offer in views for the little ones. Sea life is a great…read morespot to take the kids, you can definitely be done in under 3 hours. They have a scavenger hunt type of activity where the kiddos need to collect stamps from certain areas and at the end they are gifted with a sea life bracelet. It can get pretty busy inside. I did love coming years ago and they'd limit how many would enter, you felt like you had the whole place to yourself. Now, there's just too many inside and everyone is rushing to be the first one to view the sea life animals. Overall the kiddos and I enjoyed it, and there is an area to touch the star fish, etc which is highly popular and a washing station. They have a tank filled with sharks, you see them swim above you as you walk through this tunnel. Time well spent with the fam here.

We recently visited SEA LIFE Aquarium at LEGOLAND California Resort as a family (2 adults and 4…read morekids aged 2-6) and had an exceptional experience! First off, the ticket pricing is totally worth it for the whole family. Admission for a 1‑day ticket that includes both LEGOLAND and SEA LIFE typically starts around $99 for adults and as low as $39 for kids (ages 2-12) when purchased online, which made it a great value for all six of us. From the moment we walked in, the kids were thrilled -- especially with the slide right at the entrance that set the tone for fun right away! The aquarium is designed with little ones in mind, and our kids genuinely loved seeing all the colorful fish and sea creatures up close. There were plenty of exhibits to explore and educational videos playing that made it both entertaining and informative for the whole family. One of the highlights was getting to touch some of the tide pool animals at the end of the experience -- a super fun, hands‑on moment that our kids are still talking about! And the staff were fantastic -- friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable. They were happy to answer all our questions and share cool facts about the animals we were seeing. Overall, this aquarium visit was totally worth it, especially for families with young kids who love sea life and interactive experiences. We walked away with big smiles, great memories, and stories the kids can't wait to share. Highly recommend adding this to your family outing list!

I absolutely love this place!!! The dude that works there, sorry I can't remember his name, has…read morebeen so helpful and so knowledgeable! Highly recommend this place! Update: had to come in this afternoon, Vince helped me, this time. Very helpful! Answered all of my questions! Thanks! You guys are awesome!

Welcoming and helpful! Great experience with Casey and Kevin this weekend. Answered a hundred…read morequestions from my wife and I. Got us situated with new fish and pro tips. We are also excited to be graduating to salt water later this year and Kevin is going to be doing the bi-weekly maintenence for us. Fish frenzy has a fantastic selection of salt water and fresh water fish and supplies. Thanks guys!

Great experience! I learned so much about the fish and reptiles. Would recommend 1000%!!read more

I will never step back in to Fish and Fangs again. They over charge people, and they dont change…read moreprices on there fish. He was going to charge me $82.00 for a diamond gobby, 4 turbo snails and 30 crickets. I like wow on you fish tank $19.99 for the diamond gobby, $4.99 each for turbo sales and crickets are $2.00 for a dozen. Should be 46 bucks plus taxs and they have 10% off all the fish. He said we just got the fish in and we didnt have time to change prices. I like so you just making prices up and over charge customers? I see why you guys are losing business. He said he is done here and took everything back and kinda kick us out. Ever since Jordan left this please has gone down hill. I been going there since they first open I brought iguanas, ball python and shit loads of fish. This how they treat the thre customers??? I hope this post stop people going there and just get rob on there prices.