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    Tropical Pets

    2.8 (23 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Illegally selling rabbits. Improperly keeping them in a fish tank. Wood shavings are horrible for rabbits. There is no hay!

    Do not support this horrendous pet store. This store is illegally selling rabbits. The sale of rabbits has been banned in the city due to shelters overflowing. They are improperly housed In a fish tank in wood shavings, which causes illness. At least 30 budgies are kept in a tiny window space. The macaw in the window container doesn't even have enough room to open his wings. They consistently sell pets that are in poor health. All reported to 311. Shut thus down.

    The guy that owns this place is a total dick and talks down to people constantly. I've visited the store a few times, I love birds and have since I've been a child. I've asked him a few questions when I've been in to visit and EVERY time he is incredibly condescending and extremely facetious. "You must not know a lot about birds" he laughs. One day I was in and asked him where the beautiful Umbrella cockatoo went, "He responds, "What do you think happened to it. This is a store, I sell things" Dang dude, you need serious customer service skills! Another thing, he keeps several of his birds (including the large Blue and Gold Macaws) IN TIGHT UNETHICAL CAGES. The macaws could barely move and he packs cockatiels and BUDGIES in TIGHT cages by the dozens. BOYCOTT THIS PLACE!

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    10 months ago

    These are good people who take care of animals and love them. I highly recommend this shop and their owners.

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    3 years ago

    They sell you fish with ich, that contaminate all other fish. Don't buy from here as you will likely get infected pets

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    6 years ago

    They have a good selection of birds and fish. I've haven't had any problems with the Quaker Parrot I purchased and with the Malawi fish.

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    10 years ago

    Only pet shop in the are but great selection of products...very nice and informative people that work there....is just a little pricey

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    7 years ago

    While it's a very small pet shop, it's well stocked. And the owner can answer all your questions.

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    Tropical Pets - petstore - Updated May 2026

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