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Gills And Thrills Pet Shop

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😠 I went in on a 65 degree day. The shop was nauseatingly hot and absolutely reeked of ammonia (urine). Plus, with apparently no AC, they should NOT be carrying small furry animals (chinchillas, ferrets, guinea pigs). Not only is the ammonia terrible for their health, but the heat is unbearable for th... People often mention animals, store, shop,


Address

204 E 8th St, Lockport, IL 60441

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

(815) 834-1688

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (350 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 7 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 7 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 5 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 12 to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 7 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 David P. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing experience! Walked in and got handed snakes and lizards to hold! The guys behind counter were very helpful and friendly!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Natalie K. 2 years ago on Google
    I went in on a 65 degree day. The shop was nauseatingly hot and absolutely reeked of ammonia (urine). Plus, with apparently no AC, they should NOT be carrying small furry animals (chinchillas, ferrets, guinea pigs). Not only is the ammonia terrible for their health, but the heat is unbearable for them. These animals do not sweat, so it’s nearly impossible for them to cool off. These cages are not acceptable. Ferrets cannot be kept in a fish tank, and certainly not without any hides, toys, or things to climb. Ferrets, chinchillas, rats, ginuea pigs, etc. are highly intelligent animals. To keep them in an empty, dirty, smelly and hot cage is essentially abuse. Especially because the ferrets were labeled “not for sale”, im assuming they are pets. Keeping ferrets in a single level, empty cage is neglect. Disgusting. You’re a pet shop, have some respect and knowledge of the pets you’re selling. Even petco and petsmart treat their animals better than this. They literally had an extra multi-story ferret cage but chose to keep them in this. PLEASE add, at the very least, a tile slab or stone in each cage (they’ll lie on this to keep cool), hammocks or hides, and some sort of toy or wood to chew on
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina D. 2 years ago on Google
    Today was my second time here and I'm happy to have this freedom loving reptile store close enough to home. It is well stocked considering the smaller space they have and pricing in line! Support this smaller local patriot store like us!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sherri H. 2 years ago on Google
    Gills and thrills is an excellent store if you're looking for specific products for different species of snakes turtles lizards etc. They're always well stocked with anything you need for your pet. Any question you have they seem well educated on giving you the correct answer. Gills and thrills is a small business worth supporting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bruce F. 1 year ago on Google
    Always had great help when I've been there to buy fish,I read the negative post and can't disagree more.After reading it I cleaned my 29 gal tank out 3 days ago and plan on coming in tomorrow to buy 20 tetras..

  • 5/5 Christi M. 1 year ago on Google
    Brian and Emily, the owners, are the best! They have always been so kind and informative on how to care for our lizards! I have gotten 2 adorable leopard geckos and now a bearded dragon from them for my son and they are all doing well. Each time I go in the shop, their employees have been very helpful as well. I find it odd that people on here think a pet store won't have a smell. Ever go in to an indoor exhibit at the zoo? Now that's memorable and I haven't been to the zoo in a few years. But I'm over here trying to remember if there was a bad smell and I was there today and honestly can't say I remember it smelling bad at all. But even if it did I wouldn't think anything of it. Keep doing an amazing job Brian and Emily! I can tell you have a heart for people and animals.

  • 5/5 Allison M. 1 year ago on Google
    I bought dinner for my boyfriend's snake here but they have so many awesome reptiles and some really cute guinea pigs also. Love this place.

  • 5/5 Gabriel Ramirez P. 1 year ago on Google
    Just Purchased a Mojave Pastel BP, great service definitely will be returning in the future. Highly Recommend this pet store.

  • 5/5 Ben M. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a cute pet store. You can tell the owners put a lot of pride into their shop and animals. They're extremely personable and friendly, and have so much knowledge on the animals they're selling.

  • 5/5 Dennis P. 1 year ago on Google
    Top notch pet store, great prices on feeder insects, anytime ive been inside their animals look well taken care of (most important thing i find in a pet store of course) and theyre knowledgable

  • 5/5 George D. A. 11 months ago on Google
    Such a cool and amazing shop. I stopped by earlier today just to browse around and even got to hold a snake. From reptiles to rodents this place has a little bit for everyone. Definitely worth the look🐍

  • 4/5 Steve G. 11 months ago on Google
    It was kind of funky I think an animal had died overnight and the guy running the place seemed kind of stressed out but even though he seemed very busy he still took the time to give me tips about the leopard I was buying such and how to make a cheap hide box with the coir and all that. So overall I was very happy with the service and how the animals were kept. Ive had the gecko for years now.

  • 5/5 Brian K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great inventory. Much cheaper to get crickets and meal worms. They have a ton of exotic animals and feeder items for your reptile. Definitely a place I wanna see the "back room". I bet they have even cooler stuff in the back.

  • 5/5 J C. 10 months ago on Google
    Very good staff. Excellent selection. Atmosphere is inviting, always has good lighting for the exhibitions would like to pick the mini albinos up

  • 5/5 aubrey f. 9 months ago on Google
    Really nice shop and the animals are well cared for! Just didn’t have the fish I was looking for but I will be returning!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Small business

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