Brooklyn Zoo & Aquarium Pet Store

About Brooklyn Zoo & Aquarium Pet Store

Brooklyn Zoo & Aquarium Pet Store started in 1990 as a 2,000-square-foot shop in Mill Basin and has since grown to roughly 9,000 square feet, making it one of the largest independent pet retailers in the borough. While it sells the full range of pets, including home-bred puppies and kittens, birds, and reptiles, its fish department is a major part of the business, with what the store describes as the largest selection of tropical fish, marine fish, and invertebrates in the area alongside coral. It also builds custom aquariums and terrariums and offers ongoing aquarium maintenance, delivery, and setup, functioning as a full-service option for customers who want a tank designed and installed rather than assembled piece by piece. With over 600 reviews, feedback consistently describes the staff as attentive and knowledgeable specifically about fish care, a notable strength for a general pet store of this size. For Brooklyn residents wanting one destination that covers a whole tank build plus ongoing livestock supply, Brooklyn Zoo has been a neighborhood fixture for over three decades.

Specialties

• tropical & marine fish
• corals & invertebrates
• custom aquarium builds
• aquarium maintenance