small animals
Hamsters, mice and other small pets, handled regularly so they are tame when they go home.
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Animaltastic is a local pet shop on Cole Green Lane in Welwyn Garden City. Come in for the animals, the kit and advice from staff who keep them every day.
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Handled daily, stocked properly, explained before you buy
Small animals, reptiles, fish and birds, plus the housing, food and bits that keep them well. Ask us what is in the shop today.
reptiles
Geckos and other reptiles, with the setup advice to go with them.
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fish
Tropical fish and the gear to keep a tank running well.
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supplies
Cages, food and accessories for cats, dogs, birds, tortoises and everything in between.
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pet hotel
Boarding for pets while you are away, looked after in the shop.
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trusted by local pet keepers
Rated 4.6 from 144 Google reviews.
“A great local pet shop, they helped us and gave super advice when we purchased our 2 winter white hamsters!”
“They handle the animals as so they are tame for people to take home and let me handle the hamsters to see which I'd prefer, which you would not get in most places.”
“Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful staff. Has everything we need for our pets (tropical fish, cat and tortoise) We have also used their pet 'hotel' where our tortoise was well cared for whilst we were away.”
“Purchased a gecko...lovely staff, lots of great advice and fully stocked for everything we needed.”
“Staff were really friendly and helpful and allowed us to check out the cage before we decided to buy.”
“Staff are so helpful and stock a really good range of all sorts.”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
Yes, our animals are handled regularly so they are used to people. Customers have picked which hamster to take home after meeting a few of them.
Stock changes, so ring or call in to see what is here today. Customers have taken home hamsters, mice, geckos and tropical fish from us.
That is what we are here for. Our staff will take the time to answer your questions, and we can send you off with a care sheet for your new pet.
We carry a wide range for small animals, reptiles, fish, birds, cats and dogs. Tell us what you keep and we will point you at the right kit.
We are open 9:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 5pm on Saturday. We are closed on Sundays.
We are at 37 Cole Green Ln, Welwyn Garden City AL7 3PP. Ring 01707 395624 before you set off if you want to check something is in stock.
Good to know
Short reads from the shop floor
Small bits of advice we give over the counter most weeks.
Settling a new hamster into its first week
What to expect in the first few days at home, and how to help a young hamster get used to you.
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hamsters
Choosing a cage that suits your bird
What to look at when you are replacing an old or broken cage, and why it helps to see it in person first.
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birds
Getting a first reptile setup right
The questions to ask before you bring a gecko home, and what to have ready in the tank.
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reptiles