Great selection of tropical fish. I've been here many times, staff is friendly, knowledgeable and give great recommendations if you are unsure what kind of fish to get. They also have snakes. reptiles, spiders and axoloti. They offer a large selection of tanks, filters, substrate and food. They also birds and small rodents. Family owned with competitive prices. read more

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Absolutely loved it. So much to see as well as a huge selection of pet necessities!! So much fun

No return policy on fish, even if they sell you fish that are riddled with Ich. Also staff was sparse in the store, not enough staff to help all the customers. read more

Very friendly staff! Lots of toys and treats to choose from for our dog. The young lady who helped us was great at explaining all the pros and cons of each chew toy/product that we were looking at and giving us suggestions for what would best meet our needs. If we are in Lawrence again, we will certainly stop by! read more

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I noticed this park on my recent visit to Pet World. This park is right across the parking lot from Pet World. Pet World always encourages customers to bring their animals to the store. This must be a natural extension of that policy. It is a gated space because it is located by a busy thoroughfare. It is also located heavily trafficked strip mall. They built a large gazebo for shade and training purposes, apparently. There are also some trees in the park for dogs to enjoy. This park looked well maintained and it also looked well used. I think it's a great addition to Pet Worlds mission and vision. Pet World is always thinking of ways to improve the life of pets and their owners. They are big into conservation and recycling. This dog park fits right in to their outreach. Personally I was impressed with all the work they put into this park. The fencing alone was a very big job. They also got no government funding for this park which is even more impressive. Great park and your dog will enjoy the amenities. read more

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I'm not a fish expert at all but this place seems leaps and bounds better than most if not all other places in the area. The prices are GREAT, even better than big box stores, which is a massive plus. A wide variety of freshwater fish, plants, and supplies, at very competitive prices. All employees have been nothing but great every time I've been. Very helpful, and tanks seem very clean. The only drawback is that there is a tank of very swollen female bettas with nipped fins, which may be a hospital sorority tank or something. Definitely worth a visit! read more

This store is awesome!!! My son has a snaked and he loved looking at all their snake stuff and the snakes of course! My favorite was their giant Pothos plant strung across the ceiling read more

Wow always used to get a lot of items here for my aquarium hobby. Learned recently they burned down and did a remodel. Well that remodel is awesome. Ian the fish expert has worked there 14yrs and has helped me many times. It was great to see him on my recent visit. read more

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We did the doggie wash today and was so happy with how well they did with our dog. Very relaxed and comfortable with Gunner. He is a pretty easy going pup anyways but definitely recommend. $20 for your first wash, $40 after that. We did his nail trim as well and she was absolutely amazing making sure Gunner was comfortable and happy the entire time. He starts getting stressed or didn't like something she moved on to a different technique. 10/10 recommend for a doggie wash. Definitely will be back read more

Love this little pet shop! It's so cute and the staff is super knowledgeable about the animals! My go to shop for pet stuff!

Poor customer service. The last few times I have come in to buy feeder fish for my turtle, I get passed over buy the staff constantly. Today I spent nearly 30 minutes in the store and was not helped. I guess Petsmart is getting my business now. read more

We cannot love this place more! Fun and educational. Well cared for animals. Common and exotic. Always a good time! read more

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I'm surprised no one's written a review of this place! I absolutely love this pet store. They have an incredible variety of fish and reptiles. They do much of their reptile breeding in-store, so you don't have to worry about the shipping conditions of reptiles (which is usually horrible and dangerous for said animals). They have many, many color morphs of various reptiles, and the reptile staff is phenomenal and knowledgeable. Their small animal sections are meticulously cleaned and there are many staff members available to show you the animals. I only heard some misinformation here and there, but honestly it's to be expected in the pet industry-- DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH, always! I was very pleasantly surprised by the temperment of the birds there. I was able to coax several birds to step up onto my hand with minimal effort, and the parakeets didn't freak out when you walked up to them. The Scarlet Macaw there is full of interesting personality....but be careful, I did see him try to take a chunk out of a kid who got too close (kid's fault, obviously). For children, this store has all sorts of activities and interesting things for kids, including feeding the giant tortoises at 4pm and "Animals in the Dark!" which I haven't attended, but looks cute. I took a few looks at their dog and cat food selections, and they do carry a nice variety of high quality foods. They also carry Merrick's cat food at a cheaper price than my local pet store, which I was happy to see. All in all, for a pet store, Pet World hits it out of the park. I will definitely be going back...especially to googoogaggle over the ferrets that come in. :) read more

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Nice response. I drafted that but didn't think it was posted. I regret that there was a scene. Please, if Covid protocols are really important to you, in the future maintain distances. I apologize for the use of the bad word. I hope that if you have replaced the mug that it now says "Used" instead of "Dirty." read more

This is hands down the best pet store. When I first moved here I went between several options for aquarium supplies but I quickly learned to just stick with pet world. Their selection is the best and biggest for aquarium chemicals. I also buy plants and occasionally minnows. If I need help they're incredibly knowledgeable read more

This place is selling a live rat pup for $5. I pay $0.75 per rat pup and $3 for a 3XL rat. Skip this place.

I would definitely recommend this pet store to any friends. I purchased my pet tarantula here, and get crickets here quite often. I always stop to browse and pet the ferrets as well. This pet store is always really clean and staffed with enthusiastic and helpful employees. There is one woman in particular (I feel bad for not remembering her name right now!!) that is especially passionate about spiders and I've had some great conversations and some great tips having to do with tarantulas from her. I love the atmosphere of this store. It's always full of excited children and lively animals, it's high energy without being crowded or stressful. The store frequently does birthday parties or educational workshops with children and really brings the community together. I'm lucky to live so close to it! read more

This place is great! Although they do not stock Scoop Free cat litter (as far as I am aware). The staff is great and it is fun to look at all the animals! A much better environment than some other pet stores. read more

I try to patronize smaller businesses. Kind of hard to do when the business has inadequate stocks of necessities. In this case, I was looking for an automatic feeder for my aquarium. Yes, they knew what they were. No, they had not until the next week in stock. In all fairness, this business has had to change locations recently and this could be part of what caused the absence of certain items. I would definitely give them another chance. read more

This pet store takes very good care of their animals. The tortoises are a main attraction, in the middle of the store. Very well laid out. I have purchased 3 pets, along with many products from this pet store. I definitely recommend this pet store to anyone looking for information on an animal, or are looking for a new, healthy pet! read more

Love this store! Staff is absolutely AMAZING! They truly know their stuff! Pets are always welcome and staff greets you and is very helpful. You can tell they care for their animals greatly as cages are always clean, animals are always fed, and even the fish tanks are spotless. The store itself is always clean and well stocked also. Compared to other places in town you may pay a bit more but the service is so worth it! Christmas time they have amazing deals, FYI. Stop in often. They have sales alot! read more

I used to live in Lawrence, and visited Pet World at least weekly. I moved to another state several years ago, and I miss the store! There is a distinct lack of pet stores in my area that stock bird supplies. I am making a trip to Kansas City in about three weeks, and will be purchasing an animal while there. Looking forward to seeing the new store after the fire. read more

We love it here!!!!! Everyone is so wonderful and extremely knowledgeable from fish to foodthey have a huge variety of pet items. The employees and volunteers are truly all animal lovers read more

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Somethings are pricey but overall a great selection and variety of pet needs. Half the staff are very friendly and the other half always seem like they're having a bad day. Keep walking around and you'll find someone with a better attitude to help though. Great fish and spider selection! read more

I would go here more often if they carried my dog's food (Blue Buffalo). Usually, I don't like pet stores selling live animals, but the animals here seem clean, well cared for, and far better socialized than those in other pet stores. I have only once seen a sick animal at the store (one of their giant tortoises) and it was being obviously quarantined and cared for. They have a wide variety of both reptiles and birds, along with the "usual" small pets seen in chain stores. The staff is very helpful and ready to answer questions. They are involved in the Lawrence community (especially putting on kids' programs) and listen to their customers. I once had to return a dog backpack which had broken in its first hour of use, and it was completely no hassle to get it credited back to my card (no store credit or exchange required). If you can't find an item, they are usually pretty happy to order it in for you. We have ordered a crate mat for my parents' dog, and when I was looking for an inflatable e-collar for my dog, though they didn't have it that night, my next visit a few weeks later found an entire new display of inflatable and soft e-collars. Another plus is they have a wide selection of fish aquariums and stands in-store, uncommon at the large chains. read more

Wonderful pet shop. The animals are lovingly cared for, and the staff are very knowledgeable.

Pet world used to be cool, but they stopped selling delicous live rats for my snake. Now he is forced to eat frozen rats which he is NOT USED TO. Just because the owner wants to save on profits by not feeding the live rats... way to go Pet World read more

Amazing pet store. Do not go to Petsmart or Petco to buy animals. I have done extensive research on this and to start go to YouTube and type in reptiles by Mac who supplies a lot of Petco and Petsmarts. It's horrifying for collars and toys sure go where ever but the experience at pet world will always be better also if you have a problem with an employee so be it not every one is perfect but think about the animals they are perfect and that's what matters some people have good and bad days but tbh there staff is amazing as of 2022 they smile and helpful and if you ask them a question they will be honest and say I am not sure let me go ask so and so he or she has them at there home. I will be a customer for life also please support these self owned local pet stores please. They are what keep are hobby going thank you and actually I got to head in there soon to grab some feeders. Big horned gummy worms Pac-Man loves em. read more

This is not a commercialized franchised pet chain like most pet stores. This pet store is like going to a petting zoo where you can purchase the pets and all the supplies you need for them. The employees are knowledgeable about everything from goldfish and reptiles to hedgehogs and ferrets. The prices are sometime a bit higher but the experience is worth it! read more

I love this pet store! Every time I have been in, I have noticed how well taken care of the pets are. The employees there have been very knowledgeable each time I've ask a question. Miss living close to this wonderful place!!! read more

We are very lucky to have such an amazing pet store with knowledgeable employees and a top facility. Lawrence should be proud that this is our pet store! read more

UPDATE: The two swordtails are perfectly healthy now. The SeaChem Paraguard worked perfectly and the opaque discoloration is COMPLETELY gone. They have been quarantined for 6 weeks now and I will be transferring them to my 46 gallon tank soon. read more

My pigs and I have moved almost 900 miles away, but we still maintain our loyalty! They have the best small animals section, and one of my pigs is a PW alum! very helpful and lovely staff. read more

We drove a hour one way to this pet store "Pet World" 3 times having wonderful experience with the employees as they are knowledgeable and friendly. However today I dealt with the manager Andi. We were told we could exchange a product, and since driving one hour each way that I would receive 2 bags of CareFree hamster bedding. Once we found out what was wrong with the product to be exchanged then be told we could not have the 2 bags of CareFree hamster bedding. During the discussion and prior to Andi refusing the 2 products for free Andi told me I was "RUDE" in my face! I then asked to speak to the owner and she said she been there for 12 years in a SNOTTY ATTITUDE and that she is the boss and made it very clear. That the owners are in Chicago! I was actually very polite until Andi told me I was "RUDE" in my face! The 3 times we have been here, we will never return. I will for sure continue our shopping and the drive to Olathe Pet Shop! I will be sharing my experience with other family in the area! read more

This is a nice little local pet shop with a bunch of live animals! It's a great spot to stock up your fish tank or to take your kid to admire the animals. They don't have a full stock of pet food but they do have the basics for your animal and some accessories. read more

I've been a patron of Pet World for years before I was contributing to Yelp.com, and I love this place. It is a massive store with a huge selection of fish, pets, reptiles, and a whole lot more. I have personally built three beautiful aquariums from scratch with virtually every piece coming from Pet World. Their senior staff is beyond knowledgable and more than friendly. They really know their stuff, and take the time to make sure you learn what you need to know to raise a healthy happy pet. Once a year, they have their "Thank You Days Sale" where all pets are half off, and supplies are twenty-five percent off. They top this sale weekend off with giveaways every twenty minutes, free stuff for the kids, and free raffle entries. This is not a chain store, and this is where you want to go, in Lawrence. I also always get a kick out of the stores pet tortoises. read more

I wanted to say something when I was in the store, but I am an introvert so I will write it here. We were looking at the lizards and one of them looked like they had a little infection. I was thinking that maybe that was something that should be taken care of. Otherwise, the store is good and has pretty good prices for cat supplies. read more

This is the greatest pet store I have ever been to. I make it a point to try and visit every weekend. The staff is very friendly and knowledgable. I learn something new every time I go there. They always great you with a smile and are willing to help. This pet store allows people to hold the animals and interact with them- even the creepy crawlies! I find this is incredibly important because it not only socializes the animals but it also gives you a chance to bond with an animal before you decide to buy it. They are not very large but they offer a variety of healthy choices of dog and cat food (can be a bit on the pricey side but it's worth it to keep this business afloat). It's a great place to take the kids to help teach them about pets and what all goes into caring for them. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone. read more

Now... I will be leaving a 1 star review on petco after this so go see all of the things wrong with them and you will realize all the things right with petworld. So look at that after you read this!!(; OK anyway petworld is one of if not the only pet stores that let's you hold, pet, and play with all of the animals!!!!!!!!!!!!! They tell you all of the important things about the animals and just plain fun facts there employees are very nice and I have never gotten a pet from petworld that in any way wanted to hurt me. There for... pet world is AMAZING!!!!!!! read more

I came in the other day to get some new fish to add to my tank that has be established for 5 years. Got 3 new fish that would be good companions to the fish I already had. When I woke this morning everyone was dead, including my oldest fish and the newest ones. Not a single fish left. I had never had something like this happen in all the times that I had ever added new fish to the tank. After losing my oldest fish in this incident I was already distressed, and then coming back into the store to do a return, to be informed that without a water sample they had no proof it was the new fish that caused the death to my tank. And as such they could not give me a refund. Now this was told to me by a manager, the employees before I talked with him were very understanding. The manager was not, when a customer comes in due to losing an entire tank of fish that had been perfectly healthy before buying some from the store, it's best not to accuse the customer of being unable to take care of a tank. I will not be going back to the store anymore, which is a shame as I had always loved coming to this store ever since I was small. read more