We recently got a saltwater aquarium and have been getting corals, inverts, fish and rocks to put…read moreinto the tank. We were referred to this store by another salt water enthusiast and boy am I glad they did! Upon checking into the store on Yelp, they had a check in offer of 10% off! That was super nice to see! This place has every coat, sweater, dress, any so many cute outfits for dogs!!! I love the adorable sweaters. They also have fancy leashes, treats, and food. There's truly something for everyone. The manager of this store helped us with our fish selection. And she was so knowledgeable and taught us many nuggets while we were there. I highly recommend this store!!

Went in to look for a new tank, was completely ignored by staff when I asked questions it seemed…read morelike they didn't even know what they were talking about. I would not recommend this place to anyone, left very disappointed

Their trashy plants gave my tank Black Beard Algae, which is what happens when you grow them in a…read moretank with a bunch of disgusting fish crapping all over everything. Why is Big Al's the only store to have the sense to keep their plants separate from the fish? I should have just gone there.

been there once and that's the only place I'll go. I love the way they post on facebook whats in QT…read moreand what's available. good prices. all the stock looked healthy not one floater anywhere. A+ overall. you have to wear a mask? so what?? lol. pick your fight people. having to wear a mask for a bit. pfft.. there are much bigger issues people.

Don't waste your money. The show can be seen from above & is 15 minutes. The caverns are small…read more.. if you have never seen an aquarium you would like it but if you've been to the coast or a large aquarium don't bother.

Sea caverns without the sea lion show - well it needs to be more interactive. especially for 5 and…read moreunder. Main attraction is the penguins, then you have the nurse sharks, and sea turtles. Come forward a bit, you have the touching pools, but dont forget to wash your hands before and after. Turtle tank- and turtle cage where they brought him out for the kids to touch and see. Main attraction today with my kids was the lizard. Also snakes and more turtles; and Nemo and dory. It just felt like any old time down in the sea caverns precovid but only difference you had the sea lion show. I didnt feel it was well worth the bucks unless your kids are really into sea creatures. Which one of mine was so it was good enough for him. I dont know just felt for a private tour it could have used something to jazz it up a bit.

I hadn't been to the zoo in a few years and my mom was visiting from BC and she loves animals so we…read morethought it would be a great day out with the family. We were pleasantly surprised with our experience. Got to see Lucy the elephant up close and personal when she went for a walk. It was amazing, we were literally just a few feet from her when she walked by. That's an experience I won't soon forget. We got to chat with one of the keepers and it was very interesting to hear about some of the behaviours of the meerkats. The staff were wonderful, their love and care for the animals was evident and their passionate about animals in general, it was lovely to see. We got some ice cream at one of the stores, my daughter loved the treat. The only complaint we had, and I can't really call it a complaint because I understand why, was that all the birds were missing from the cages because of an avian flu outbreak. My mom was sad as she loves the owls and birds of prey. But otherwise it was an amazing day.

Post-Covid visit of The Valley Zoo was not too bad. Of course many things were different. The flow…read moreof traffic is now one-way at the zoo which actually makes it less congested and easier to navigate. The only downfall is if you want to back-track to see something again or go grab a beer at the Sandwich & Sons, you have to go against the flow of people which is not too great. They do offer craft beer and canned cocktails now!!! This was exciting for me but when we got there, I didn't know that the ONLY place you can buy beer is at Sandwich & Sons which is actually "outside" the gate of the zoo in the reception area. So I had to back track to go grab our drinks. It would be great if they could serve this at every food / drink area at the zoo. We were able to see a lot of animals, and we got a glimpse of Lucy the Elephant too! So special to have her here and to be able to see her. My kids LOVE the owls and birds area however there are a lot of wasps in that area too so beware and be careful. Overall, it was a great visit and nice to see this place constantly improving. No rides this time either due to Covid but hope they bring those back soon too!

Oh gosh Galaxyland... back when it opened when I was a wee child it was Fantasyland but it had to…read morebe renamed and this name came complete with a space theme and Cosmo the mascot. Boy have I had some adventures here! From falling down an escalator as a tot to riding the Mindbender roller coaster back when that was still a thing, showing off the amusement park to university/college students visiting our city from elsewhere or playing laser tag with the band Green Day when they came to town for Edge Fest or most recently visiting to play DDR with my partner or bringing our toddler here to ride rides... Galaxyland is a thing. It can be a place of joy or a place of sorrows... it can certainly be an expensive visit or an inexpensive one depending on how you do it, but it can clearly be a lot of fun! When I was a kid I ADORED The children's play park area. My toddler loved the ball pit when we visited as a family. The rides are a mixed bag. Currently most are themed around Hasbro properties and some aren't really suitable for adults who are exceedingly tall though the height restrictions for children are clearly noted. I have a lot of fond memories here but note that it can be really noisy and crowded so plan accordingly. It is great that in a winter city like Edmonton indoor amusement areas like this one exist, clearly!

This is similar to Circus Circus in Las Vegas but this is twice as good if not better. The rides…read moreare so much fun and exciting. Quite the time and so much thrill. I'm terrified of roller coasters because of the metal hitting the rails and the g-forces but I wanted to have fun. And after visiting here I think I got over that and am looking forward to amusement parks. Tip: if you are staying at the Fantasyland hotel, you can buy passes for more than half the cost. It even includes access to attractions outside the amusement park including mini golf, maze, indoor beach, aquarium, ice rink and much more. We bought the 2-day pass and it paid for itself the first day

They will take your money ..but do not send the order . I have tried 6 times phoning and around 10…read moreemails to this company with no reply . DO NOT DO ONLINE ORDERS ! NOT reliable or honest .

Rude management and staff. The multiple times I have been there the employees do not care about…read morecustomers and are distracted on their phones or talking with each other. They do not care about the animals there and you can tell the care for them is minimum. I do not recommend this place, go elsewhere.

I was in the store to pick up a couple things for my cats and noticed that their favourite food was…read moreon sale, buy one get one free. Great! Load up a bunch, head to the till and it doesn't ring up on sale. Cashier calls a floor manager to check the shelf, who then checks with the store manager and apparently this was a Black Friday promo that had expired. Even with their mistake of the signage being left up they wouldn't honour the discount out of goodwill. Not even a few pieces. According to the floor manager they don't take part in the Code of Conduct, whatever that means. However if the company can afford to put it on sale for a price, they can afford to honour the sale when the employees haven't removed the signage a few days after the expiration. Incredibly disappointed with the service and likely won't be back.

Staff here for the Reptiles and Fish section are great. I want to say though that if you're looking…read morefor rats they are almost $20 more expensive here than they are at Mr. Pets in St. AB. They also don't come individually wrapped - they wrap them in paper towel and put them in a bag for you. This means they might get freezer burn or stuck together if you don't use them fast enough. So my suggestion is to only buy like 4 at a time instead of stocking up. I honestly think I will keep coming here for worms, but I'll stick to buying my rats elsewhere just for the price alone. You gotta come on Tues/Thurs to get the new worms! If you come on a Monday the selection isn't good and you might be buying 50 but then find that half are dead. So definitely try and come in for the fresh shipment. Sometimes I bring my babygirl Smaug (Bearded Dragon) here and the staff is so nice to here. They love seeing her and she likes to be out and about socializing with all the humans. I like that you can bring your animals here - even the reptiles. I come here just for the staff alone, they're always friendly and helpful. I feel like I get good service here. I also bought my ginger cat, Churchill, here! We saw him in the window a year ago and had to take him home with us! I can't believe that was almost two years ago now! Time flies!

Second time at Calico Hills for our Sammy. It remains the best cat boarding in the Edmonton area…read more The setting is a two story home gutted for all things feline. Everyone has more than enough space to ensure cat satisfaction. Our cat loves the solarium, aquarium and fire place. Smells clean, too - incredible w all those cats. Sammy was happy, clean and the same weight. Cats are those odd creatures that think if they starve to death, it's taught you a lesson. But never fear. Calico hills will provide a stress free stay and your cat will be happy and healthy. In fact, once again, Sammy had to be forced to leave - really. How ungrateful. But it just shows what good care they take of your beloved kitty. Absolutely no where else but Calico Hills.

The greatest kitty hotel on the planet. Wonderful room happy cats and incredible staff.read more

This store is new to the neighborhood and yet already staffed with fresh, smiling faces eager to…read morehelp with details on potential pet ownership. I found myself succumbing to the urge to cuddle with some furry little animal and so on a whim, entered Petland. I was able to make friends with an adorable hedgehog and a cute and squeaky guinea pig. (I had no idea that guinea pigs actually do this oink-whistle thing!!) Exploring options to find a pet companion for my rabbit, I was happy to find the employees at Petland genuinely interested in the best solution for both my home, my rabbit and the potential new pet. I left the store on my first visit with a few brochures on guinea pigs and hedgehogs trying to distinguish which might be better suited for our family. On the second visit (another of many...it's right by a grocery store!! How can I resist going in there and browsing cuteness?!), I fell in love with a little black rascal of a rabbit who I thought would be the perfect friend for my rabbit and not just because they are the same color - he just had some spunky characteristics that I liked. I was allowed to hold him, pet him and when I inquired as to how I would go about with the introduction to my rabbit (for territorial reasons) I was informed they had a neutral room just for that. So, we returned the next day with our little rabbit Gretchen, excited to have her meet this potential new roomie and after much awkwardness on my part watching her unexpectedly hump the snot out of this poor rabbit's face, back, haunch -- all of it! -- I realized maybe this little guy wasn't a guy since he was failing miserably at establishing any dominance. Sadly confirming it was a female, (not ideal for our desired pet gender schematic), we ended up deciding not to take the rabbit. I found the staff were still more than courteous despite the time they spent helping us and at the end of their shifts. (we came in after 8:30 both times and they close at 9pm) A special shout out to the Store Manager, Kaelen Humphreys, who was very patient throughout the whole decision-making process. We will definitely be returning to this location for other pet related items such as fish supplies, fish tank stuff, fish, and probably rabbit chew toys, etc. Also, I noticed all the animal areas, every time I have visited the store, are exceptionally clean and the animals don't look depressed or anything. I think they get a lot of love from the staff which is nice to know.

If you're looking for aquarium plants - I recommend this Petland. The lady who looks after them…read moretakes great care of them. I will for sure be a repeat customer! Thank you!

It's ok. Lots of mosquitos in the maze itself. We decided not to do the second phase as we didn't…read morereally enjoy the first half. There's no potable water on site. They should capacity control the train ride. We were seated and then a group just overloaded into our car. Not pleasant at all. Spud gun was cool but only 3 shots per $2 token.

Can we say fall family favourite activity? Now say it three times fast! Hahaha ok all jokes aside,…read morethis place is super fun for the family. Best thing to do is purchase your passes online before you go because you'll save a little bit of money that way. If you sign up for their emails you'll also get a chance to purchase 2 for 1 passes or multiple entry discounted passes. I purchased 2 family passes for a discounted price of 25% off. At the grounds themselves they have a farmers market with local goodies, a mini farm where you can feed the animals, potato guns, wagons to pull the kids in, lots of picnic benches for having lunch (which you can bring yourself btw). Depending on the time of season you go, they also have a sunflower field for awesome pictures, and you can purchase sunflower stems to take home. They also have a pumpkin patch in the fall for great photo ops and pumpkins for purchase too. On top of all that x there are games and jumping pillows for the kids and just soooooo much fun. The maze itself changes every year so it's always something new when you come. It takes about 1.5 hours to complete so be ready with your walking shoes or wagons. Overall this is a super fun family friendly activity to enjoy and I highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't been before.