Aqualand Pets Plus

3.8
999 reviews

About

Pet Store
Aqualand Pets Plus provides tropical fish, reptiles, birds, and small animals to the Des Moines, IA area.

Location

Aqualand Pets Plus
3600 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
50313, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.8
999 reviews
5 stars
513
4 stars
177
3 stars
91
2 stars
40
1 star
178

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Animal Care

Numerous reviews highlighted severe neglect and poor living conditions for animals, including overcrowding, unsanitary enclosures, and sickly animals.

Customer Service

While some customers praised the staff for being friendly and knowledgeable, others reported rude interactions and inadequate assistance.

Store Conditions

Many customers noted a strong unpleasant odor and dirty store conditions, contributing to a negative shopping experience.

Product Quality

Several customers expressed dissatisfaction with the health of animals purchased, reporting high mortality rates shortly after purchase.
  • AM
    amanda michael
    Dec 11, 2025
    5.0
    Great local pet shop
  • JJ
    John Desaulniers, Jr.
    Dec 8, 2025
    5.0
    Mike and his team are always friendly and helpful. I drive past at least two other pet stores to make sure I get my supplies from them.
  • JM
    Jessica Magill
    Nov 26, 2025
    5.0
    I always get the best service while at this store. Prices are reasonable and the place smells like a pet store... crazy. The quality is great and they have great insight and expertise.
  • MA
    Marcus Aschan
    Nov 25, 2025
    5.0
    Great place, I have been coming here since I was a kid. They have birds, fish, reptiles, and mice or rats. Pet food too
  • JK
    Jasper Krohn
    Nov 9, 2025
    1.0
    I was beyond disturbed walking to this store today. The smell was atrocious. A fish in the tank at the front has fin rot and the other fish are trying to eat him alive. The animals are all crammed into small enclosures, especially the large bearded dragons, rabbits, guinea pigs, and rats! All of the enclosures are disgusting and it’s obvious they haven’t been cleaned properly in a long time. The rabbits feet are stained dark yellow and the ferrets had a pile of shit in their enclosure. Shit all over the floor in the bird room too! There were like 20 rats in a small fish tank! my husband and i walked out of there feeling terrible for the animals. two of the employees were just sitting there, while the one person in a dress was doing all of the work trying to catch up with cleaning. this store needs a MAJOR job training reset and needs to be fixed immediately for the safety of the animals AND and people that shop there.

Frequently Asked Questions About Aqualand Pets Plus

What are the main animals available at Aqualand Pets Plus?

Aqualand Pets Plus offers tropical fish, reptiles, birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, bunny rabbits, rats, and mice.

What are the store hours for Aqualand Pets Plus?

The store is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.