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    4.9 (86 reviews)
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    8-25-24. Giraffe!!!
    Lloyd C.

    A pretty cool store, Natural Selection. They had some cool skulls of deceased animals, examples of taxidermy, small plants for sale. It was great to look at.

    Natural Selection, Reno
    Bruce K.

    I had heard about Natural Selection thanks to Atlas Obscura https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/natural-selection which accurately describes the business: "small space is filled to the brim with taxidermy, animal bones, succulents, and carnivorous plants." The collection of various bones, antlers, horns and such is unlike anything I've seen before. The walls are chock full with mounted deer, wolves, horses, goats and the like, looking down on shoppers. And the shelves are covered with a huge variety of potted plants of many different types. It's a unique shop and well worth a visit as a curiosity or perhaps you need a different gift for a special friend. [Review 17713 overall - 57 in Nevada - 1234 of 2022.]

    April V.

    Natural Selection is a rad store! They have a lot of plants and also a nice selection of oddities and taxidermy friends. My sis is super into that kind of thing and loved this store. We even found her a new fluffy lucky rabbit foot while we were here. The employees were super nice, even though it was extremely busy when we were in. I found some super cute cards and entered the raffle. Go check it out!

    Succulent selection
    Camila C.

    This place is amazing! It's a super cute shop and the staff is extremely helpful. They were very patient with me and took the time to answer my millions of questions on caring for the specific plants I bought. They were very knowledgeable and it made me feel way more comfortable about taking fancy plants home. It's also just a very interesting place to stop by! All the taxidermy animals were well made (I think??) and it was fun to see what crazyness you could find (like a snake with a cowboy hat!) The best part was that at the very back they have two axolotls (an albino and a black one) and they are VERY cute! Can't wait to go back!

    Such an amazing atmosphere in here.
    Katherine F.

    Step right up folks, and take a look at some of the finest plant species, animal specimens like never seen before, and a scene built from passion that's guaranteed to invoke feelings of excitement. Natural Selection is a vibe... an experience... a product of two wonderful women's love for all things natural.  If you're a nature enthusiast, maybe your next favorite store and/or addiction.    It's a place where curiosities arise and are met with open arms, information, and experience, and where the imagination awakens and takes you to another world.  This shop is carefully and thoughtfully decorated with handpicked vintage pieces of furniture,  serving as vessels for a variety of unique plants and animal specimens, contributing to the overall mood of the room. I remember my first visit to this amazing shop last year, feeling as if I were taken back to a 1930s Jungle Cruise/Bate's Motel.   I knew I had found one of my favorite stores ever to exist. Taxidermy is often associated with darkness and horror movies, but is seen by taxidermy/animal/nature enthusiasts as an art. From giving life new meaning to serving as educational tools, taxidermy has grown in popularity and is alive and well here at Natural Selection in Reno.  With handpicked plants from private nurseries that you can't find anywhere else, ethically sourced taxidermy pieces, and other complimenting items like beautiful pots, rad books, and more,  you'll find that Natural Selection makes for a fun, unique, and educational trip, and the perfect place to shop for house decor & unique gifts.  "You can't buy happiness, BUT YOU CAN BUY PLANTS... And that's pretty much the same thing." Note for 9/20/2022 They just got back from a trip to their nursery and are fully stocked with lots of plants.  Follow their Instagram as they post often with updates.

    Giraffe
    Tirza K.

    This store is so amazing!!! The decor, the people, the atmosphere. Everything was such good quality and there were items in all price ranges. Super awesome gifts. I got an insane raccoon cap too! Definitely a place to visit more than once.

    African Steenbok
    Kerri K.

    Today was my first visit to Natural Selection and it definitely won't be my last. The space is cozy and filled with plants and other natural objects such as skeletons, taxidermy, books, cards and small items which make great gifts. They also have everything you could ever want to make your own terrarium. I was helped by Crystal who was extremely helpful and friendly. I'm so glad this store exists and can't wait to visit it again soon!

    Raccoon penis bones and selection of feet

    Penis bones and puffer fish with hats. What more do you need? Seriously though, fantastic place to check out (unless being around animal parts bothers you). Just do it, even if only to see the taxidermied pole dancing rat. Definitely getting a puffer fish with a hat someday.

    Snapping turtle skull
    Joanna B.

    Natural selection is what I think heaven would look like. This store is absolutely beautiful for people who love plants, taxidermy and the likes. Everytime I go in and say "just gonna look" I leave with a purchase. It just is impossible not too. The items are all so unique and cool. Personally I collect skulls (and let's be honest, plants too) and love looking at all their inventory. It's constantly changing and expanding and never gets boring. The two women who run it are mom and daughter and they really pull the local business heartstring. There are times I can find a better deal on a skull online but still choose to come into natural selection because the service is great and knowledgeable and I want to support their business. My most recent visit I got a SUPER COOL snapping turtle skull. It is my first reptile and I was very excited. I especially thought it was cute due to a deformity in the jaw of the turtle but kept it to myself. Then as I was checking out, the cashier also pointed it out which was so cool that she is that into the product. You can tell they aren't just selling to make money, but because they have passion for the business, which is something that will always bring me back. I also got a super cool plant, nicknamed mothers tongue who I have named Liam and love very much. My only suggestion would be to add classes. Things like taxidermy or plant potting. Would get locals together and be a fun experience.

    Lillian W.

    We were walking through the midtown Reno neighborhood on our way to lunch with fam. We were exploring and window shopping along the way. This shop caught our eyes. Through the window I can see taxidermy animals, succulents, and plants in a modern designed shopfront. It peaked my interest. The shop, Natural Selection, labels itself as "purveyors of all things odd and beautiful". What a gem of a shop. After lunch, I meandered on back to this shop. Right when I walked in, all the taxidermy small critters such as a flying bat and weasel were intriguing. Don't fret folks, the owners obtained these items at estate sales and surrenders. They are not commissioned. Plus they stock plants and flora; houseplants, succulents... all things to build a terrarium or buy one already made. The inventory is sure unique and rotates. You can buy $3 turkey feathers, $4+ geodes. The shop is small business owned by a daughter and mother duo. Luv that. Follow the shop on Instagram, Facebook, or their own website. Also to reference for folks not familiar with Reno but are familiar with Sactown, the shop is in a neighborhood that reminds me of midtown Sacramento. The neighborhood has a similar look, vibe, and collection of small businesses in an older neighborhood of homes. #naturalselectionreno

    This gator needs a dentist !
    Diana R.

    Michael I. and I went on a midtown adventure and ended up at Natural Selection. Natural selection offers a variety of succulents, house plants and exotic taxidermy. OK...MAYBE NOT THE BEST PLACE TO TAKE SOMEONE WHO IS VEGAN! However after reading their About Us section on their website I found out that their animal products are sourced as leftovers from hunters, trappers,farms,private collectors and estates. That made me feel a lot better. Plus where else are you going to see a giant buffalo named Theodore? This place has lots of cool house plants. If you didn't know, house plants purify and filter the air in your home. So I highly recommend you purchase one for your place. Plant prices are similar to what you would find at home improvement stores. Natural Selection is one of a kind. I highly recommend checking it out!

    Mary S.

    I love it!! Wasn't quite sure what this place was but we decided to go in one day and was blown away. They have an abundance amount of plants, really cool taxidermy stuff, fossils and so much more. My kids definitely love it here. The staff was also very friendly and answered any questions I had. I could spend all day here. Such a cute place.

    Terrarium workshop area. We were hard at work.
    Cory P.

    Do you have an interest for taxidermy? What about plants and succulents? Or how about both? Well, Natural Selection has its' shelves and walls stocked with mounts and skeletons from many different animals, reptiles, and insects. Scattered throughout those interesting curiosities they also have a variety of plants and terrariums. It definitely has a different vibe than most plant shops, and I absolutely love it! For our most recent visit, my room mate and I were looking for a gift for our friend. Our idea was to make our own terrariums for her. When we inquired about it, the employee managing the front desk explained everything we needed to know! All you need to do is start by picking the desired plants you want and then choose your your glass container. After we had everything we needed, she took us to the back of the shop where there was a countertop. There was all sorts of things to decorate your terrarium with. Soil, sand, rocks of different sizes and colors, moss, and so much more. At first it felt overwhelming to pick which items. But after inspecting everything, we had a better idea and it all fell into place. With such oddities, you'd probably do a couple doubly takes while scouting the shelves and walls. But it's this exact feature that makes Natural Selection uniquely stand out. Their service couldn't have been better as we had all of our questions answered. Building your own terrarium from scratch was also a fun activity. If you're looking to add to your plant collection, get in touch with your creative side and create your own terrarium, or just want to pop your head in to view the animal displays, Natural Selections has it all.

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    This shop is a beautiful testament to Marcy and Emily and the love they share for this place and all that dwells within.

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