High-quality, well cared-for pets at the best prices in town. Andy is kind and helpful for all of our bearded dragon needs.

Is a reptile pet supply store a little specific? Yes. But as a reptile owner, I feel so fortunate to have this in the area. Their consistent selection of healthy feeders is so fantastic and the price point is better than anything you'd find at the chain. It also happens to be a fun place to walk around...to see some curious creatures, but I'm mostly there for the bugs.... read more

The owner is super helpful and knowledgeable! :) will definitely be back to purchase my frozen mice

This place is a gem of Chicago! I have enjoyed this local store for all of my exotic pet needs and they always have what I'm looking for. I got my two pet jumping spiders from here and they helped me with purchasing feeder insects and other small enclosure setup items that I've needed along the way. Good selection and good prices, I definitely recommend stopping by to visit this place and see what little creatures are available and say hi to the tortoises too. read more

They are always extremely helpful and knowledgeable about each unique exotics needs so that our beautiful babies can live as well and long as possible. Prices are extremely reasonable for the quality provided. They are always very open to taking time to answer any questions I have be they: mundane, "silly" or complex. They will answer honestly and to the best of their ability. Always recommend this place to my fellow reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate keepers. read more

I know nothing about lizards and reptiles. So, when my daughter wanted to get a bearded dragon for her first pet, I was overwhelmed. The owner of Curious Creatures made certain to help me get all the basics we need to provide a healthy life for our new pet. We purchased everything through them, and even received a discount that made the prices cheaper than going through a big chain or Amazon. The prices are better, the selection is amazing, and the service is expert-level and friendly. I left feeling significant relief, and my daughter was in heaven. 5+ stars read more

Curious Creatures - Our new beardie - Pet Boarding Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

great people my snake I got is a great eater he is very sweet and very nice most of the time but not nice to the rats read more

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We are new lizard owners ( my kid) and we left our little lady with the shop for an extended vacation. They took great care of her and are very knowledgeable About reptiles read more

What a great shop. Walked in one day after my children had asked for a bearded dragon for the 3939th time. So knowledgeable, friendly and all the animals appeared well cared for which was my main concern. I didn't want to give a shop money that had animals in poor conditions. Checking out we also a paper with a hatch date and their policy with states even if you didn't buy from them they care about reptiles and to call or email if you need advice. They even have rescue beardies to adopt! I've called a couple times and emailed to make sure our little guy is properly taken care of and they have been helpful and kind. read more

Curious Creatures - Bearded dragon - Pet Boarding Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

i love this place!! i got my gecko from here a few months ago and i'm so happy with him. we're best friends! and he's a happy boy, and his name is noodle. this place is great and if you have any questions they'll be able to tell you how to care for it and etc. i definitely recommend coming to get your reptiles here, and to see the other cute reptiles once you walk in! read more

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Ok I absolutely love this place!! Better then other places I've had to hop around just to find things I need. The people are so nice and always greet when walking in. The reptile selection is pretty awesome and they always have dubias when I need them and they look good every time too! I also like that they use a container instead of plastic bags. I've popped those bags by accident before and it's not fun lol. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Curious Creatures - Dubia - Pet Boarding Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I picked up my first corn snake and the staff was extremely helpful and friendly in getting me setup to bring my new buddy home. They covered all the bases and made the process super easy. Great animals and a wide variety of accessories . read more

Amazing place and people. When adopting our Bearded Dragon, Sean; we had an amazing experience. Not only is the place basically a museum of awesome, the staff is super knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely the best pet store I have ever been to. Also they didn't just help us pick the right setup, but they helped assemble it as well! A special thanks to Andy and Allison! read more

Curious Creatures - Pet Boarding Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing resource for all your reptile needs! We were able to get our dream Tree Frogs, everything required to raise them healthily and happily as well as a ton of information on the frogs right here. The staff is so knowledgeable, caring and passionate. They want to make sure people have the right information on how to take care of these creatures properly, and also offer affordable boarding! Buying crickets here is extremely cost effective as opposed to a pet store as well. I'm so happy I stumbled onto this place. I don't ever experience the "rude attitude" mentioned in previous reviews. Reptiles all have a lot of intricate and complex care needs, and they want to make sure people are informed correctly. I did not find them rude, but direct and informative. This place rocks. read more

When I had to leave town for the weekend, I had very few friends that would take care of a chameleon! As chameleon owners know, they require more than just good lighting. Thankfully, Curious Creatures was available for boarding. For $10 a day, they had an enclosure, water, light, and food for my chameleon. Service was friendly and reassured me that the animal would be well taken care of. I'm so glad I don't have to use a reluctant sister or friend ever now! read more

We got our new friend (harlequin crested gecko) in this wonderful store. Very clean, well organized and stocked shop! The owners are very welcoming and friendly. They answered all our questions and never tried to up sell or push any products. We are SO happy with our new addition to our home and he/she (we don't know yet) is doing awesome after getting used to the new home. It has been several months and since then we've been back for more food & supplies. Sure, it is a bit far from us, but I will always support great shops like this! read more

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I was super excited to find a pet store specializing in the care and attention reptiles deserve. However, upon entering this establishment, I was confronted by a condescending "Karen" in a tropical moo-moo. She immediately assumed I had NOT done my research and had NO IDEA what i was doing. Which I didn't appreciate, considering I had done extensive research. I also didn't ask. I simply wanted to make my purchase and go on about my day. I do not need someone with an attitude when I am asking for help. I do not need someone criticizing whether or not I use fresh or frozen mice. I do not need someone treating me like a child when I am a perfectly capable pet owner. I also want to mention this store sells Spider Morph Ball Pythons, which to my understanding, is only possible through cruel breeding. I do want to support this place any longer and I won't be. I don't trust them with my snake, let alone trusting them with the care the other reptiles in-store require. Unfortunately, this one employee has completely ruined the reputation this establishment holds, and I will make sure to pass this information on to any pet owners I know. read more

I wasn't a fan of the support staff here, mainly the owner. During my first visit to look at dragons her disposition and tone were rude, this was similar during the second visit as well. I actually waited awhile to be helped while the owner had a personal conversation with a friend/colleague who stopped in for the day even though I was there before the individual. Similar to others reviews I saw here, the owner makes assumption in her line of questioning and the tone is never good. I feel as if I saw other customers handled well but me, a POC was not. read more

Really fun place with a huge range of animals! We loved looking around at everything. The woman working there was very nice as well and she even had her dogs with her in the shop! Very cute. My only complaint is that she seemed very rushed and eager to get through my sale. I was there to buy a leopard gecko and some supplies and she was speaking very fast and quizzing me on a lot of information. I understand she only wants her animals to be going to loving owners! But it made me very anxious and she wasn't very calm and welcoming. That's the only reason my experience was a little less pleasant. read more

I love this place! I recently rescued a turtle and had no idea what I was doing. The owner, Andy, gave me the best advice and my turtle is healthy and happy! I definitely recommend Curious Creatures! read more

I came in today to buy a tarantula. And Alison went above and beyond to answer all my crazy questions and even showed me how to feed it and also explained to me when it wants to be left alone. The shop is clean, organized and super cozy. All types of animals everywhere. Even a 27 year old tortoise just hanging out! I am so grateful to google for sending me here!! We will definitely be visiting again! read more

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By far the best reptile store in Chicago, Petsmart and Petco just doesn't cut it! Anything and everything is top notch! read more

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okay these people are the best. i recently bought a bearded dragon from these guys and i couldn't be anymore happy with my beardie and their overall service. you can tell that they really know what they're talking about and that they genuinely love and care for each and every reptile there. they also asked me to see a pic of my set up before selling me a beardie, which i appreciated. they don't just want to sell them to whoever, they want to make sure their reptiles are going into loving homes with the right conditions. they breed their own reptiles nextdoor so they know exactly what kind of species they're giving you. i would say that their prices are perfect and fair. they also handle their reptiles daily, so they're super friendly. they answered every question i had and told me to feel free to call or message them if i have more! i usually never write reviews but their service was so outstanding i absolutely had to. i've looked around at other shops before purchasing my bearded dragon and i'm so happy i chose curious creatures. they really are the best!! read more

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They offer a wide variety of pet supplies as well as reptile species. I love the concept of rescue turtles and if I ever decide to buy another turtle this will be the first place I'll come to. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the animals look well cared for. read more

Excellent, friendly, and helpful service with a great selection for herpers. We've bought supplies and feeders for our chameleon here. Love looking at the animals they have too. Recommend 100% :) read more

Curious Creatures - Hornworms x) - Pet Boarding Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got my beautiful very healthy baby bearded dragon from this amazing shop. Very knowledgeable on herp care.

Great place for all your reptile needs. My son and I love coming in here and looking around at all the awesome reptiles. We get our Dubai roaches here for our leopard gecko. read more

One of the most awesome and knowledgeable people In the reptile community. Always willing to go that extra effort for their customers. read more

There are not enough stars to give this lovely shop. We came in several times to find the right pet lizard before pulling the trigger last week. They were so incredibly knowledgeable, patient with my very rambunctious kids, and got us set up with everything we need to take care of our new pet beardie (we came in empty handed and left with a new pet, habitat and food, and enough knowledge to get us started). Could not recommend more! read more

Our go-to shop for hornworms, crickets and dubia roaches for the cockroach of a bearded lizard we have at home. The shop is always organized, clean and has welcoming staff to take care of creatures which do not always look so welcoming. Despite not being a huge fan of insects or reptiles, this place does not make me squeamish (as much). The store security guard/mascot/door greeter/head Kahuna is actually a turtle who pleasantly roams about. We never mind make the trip from the North suburbs to the city to get our supplies from here. read more

If you live in Chicago and need anything reptile (bedding, tanks, decor, the animal itself), thisnis the only place to come! The owners are absolutely amazing- they have the best service, the best products, and they are so knowledgable and experienced. All of the animals in the shop are so well loved and cared for! They breed and sell their own ball pythons and bearded dragons and they only get their other reptiles from the most reputable sellers. They also board and take rescue/donated animals and take such amazing care of them all! If you have a question, need anything, or want a new member of the family covered in scales, this is the only place to go. They rock!!! read more

My daughter and I love this place. I come here at times when I need to smile after a bad day. I'm able to get all my turtle needs here, and we hope to add another creature to our home e soon. read more

I am very disappointed that I did not find this store sooner. I have been struggling to piece together equipment and supplies for my reptile room by shopping online. Everything you could possibly need is offered in this pet supply. Upon entering, I was greeted by friendly staff. The store was clean and neatly organized. A happy looking Sulcata tortoise wanders the store checking out customers, and is quite adorable. It is obvious that a lot of care goes into this business, and they even offer a selection of rescued reptiles. This is a pet store done right, I plan on returning. read more

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Came in for new food recommendations and was blown away! I can't wait to feed my leopard gecko Bow her new foodies! Thanks!

We knew nothing about owning a lizard and took several trips to Curious Creatures to learn all about different reptile pets and their care. Each visit they took the time to educate us and help us pick the right pet for us- an adorable bearded dragon who has become a beloved pet. They are so great at answering all my questions- whether in person, over the phone, or via email. We got our lizard and all her gear there. I can't recommend them highly enough! read more

Friendly, clean, interesting creatures, family business, very happy with my first visit.

Love this place! I've been going here to get frozen rats for my BCI for about a year and the staff are so knowledgeable. Turns out, I hadn't been feeding her the right size prey! If you're a dumb new snake owner like I was, they'll get you all set up. They also carry live prey if that's what you're into. I'm so happy I found this place. read more

OK, so I'm not much of a Yelper but after only one visit, I was absolutely blown away by this place. Together, my boyfriend and I have six reptiles; four chameleons (two Veiled, a Panther, and a Jackson), a Corn Snake, and a Bearded Dragon (not to mention our two feline friends). As I'm sure you can imagine, we are frequent pet store visitors. Most importantly, I can't say enough about the good health of their animals. You can tell that these are humans who put a lot of time and effort into the care of these beautiful creatures. Their animals are in spaces that are large enough for them to move around comfortably and they all seem very well fed, active, and alert. They even display their vet's business card at the desk right next to their own. That means a lot. They also have a great variety. Not only in the reptile & reptile supply department, but they have so many different kinds of feeders so our scaled companions won't get bored with their meals. Lastly, this place is so clean! Not only is it visually pleasing, but if you blindfolded me and put me in the middle of the room, I wouldn't even be able to tell you it was a pet store by the smell. There's no lingering odor that usually comes with these types of places, which my nose greatly appreciates. We used to make the drive up to Evanston or even to Orland Park to seek out quality reptile-oriented stores, but now I am thrilled to say we finally have one in our own neighborhood, with extremely friendly & knowledgeable staff to go with it. Huzzah! read more

The staff and their knowledge is unbelievable. They helped me correct all the things I was doing wrong as a first time reptile owner. Their response times on their fb page are amazing. My leopard gecko is definitely a fan. read more

I wish we had a place like this closer to home! The cages are all clean and you can tell the staff enjoys taking care of the reptiles. Every one was very helpful and knowledgable about my particular pet (a beardie). They had all the latest stock and there were just too many goodies to choose from. It's an hour away from home but this place is worth the drive and we will definitely be back! read more

Curious Creatures - Pet Boarding Near Me - Chicago, Illinois