Carol's Critters has carved out a loyal following in Tallahassee as a neighborhood pet store with a surprisingly robust fish section that keeps aquarists coming back week after week. While the store's Google listing emphasizes reptiles, rodents, and birds, regulars consistently praise the freshwater fish collection as one of the best in town — and for many, it's the only place they'll buy fish. The shop stocks a solid variety of freshwater species, from budget-friendly goldfish (six for a dollar, if you catch the right day) to angelfish and shrimp for turtle keepers.
The aquarium supply section covers the essentials, and if something isn't in stock, the staff will special order it for you. It's a small, admittedly cramped space, but that tight footprint means the staff knows every animal on the shelves and can offer genuine, hands-on guidance. What sets Carol's apart is the personal investment.
Owner Carol has a reputation for going above and beyond — one customer describes how she continues to help them feed a finicky snake they didn't even purchase from her shop. The staff takes time with everyone, offering feeding advice, tank recommendations, and honest assessments regardless of whether you're spending ten dollars or a hundred. Multiple reviewers single out the patience and knowledge of the team, especially when it comes to helping newer fish and pet owners get started.
Carol's Critters also ships animals, primarily reptiles through platforms like MorphMarket, with reviewers in states like Pennsylvania noting fast overnight delivery and proactive communication, including follow-up calls about feeding habits and delivery confirmation. Pricing is consistently described as fair, and the store's eclectic mix — turtles, snakes, birds, parakeets, hamsters, and a rotating cast of freshwater fish — makes every visit feel like a small adventure. For Tallahassee aquarists looking for a dependable local fish source with genuinely caring staff, Carol's Critters delivers on both counts.
Brandy Flower
55 reviews
This woman Carol is amazing. She takes great pride in her animals and continuously helps us feed our hard headed snake we got from a breeder in a reptile show. We will always support her shop. ♥️♥️♥️ She didn't even sell us this snake but continues to help us nurture it. A woman with a heart of gold.
Robert Swoboda
3 reviews
Great advice
Kelsie Roberts
10 reviews
Had some kinda cool animals and I got 6 little goldfish for a 1$ which is pretty cool. They also had little turtles which were super cute and they had a trianchila, snakes, birds. It was kinda cramped but all and all it was a pretty cool little place.
J Motiwala
11 reviews
Great service and I am a fan of their fish collection.
Melissa Maynard
12 reviews
Always has such great customer service! The employees that are so kind and helpful. They have some unique Little critters there and what you need for supplies for them. I love going there and I need stuff for my aquarium. They are so very helpful out there I recommend going out there guys and the prices are pretty good for everything as well
N R
25 reviews
Perfect for all my reptile needs!
MrRob
11 reviews
I ordered a Honduran snake from them. Shipped it right away, I had it the next day in PA, and they called me 3 times to tell me its feeding habit, when it was delivered and to make sure I received it. Great place!
Philip Sousa
184 reviews
Always love going in Carol's and looking and learning about all there animals.
A N
5 reviews
Since my review on MorphMarket wasn’t posted since they didn’t mark the animal as sold to me, I’ll warn people on here. Snake was posted as healthy. Once I received the snake, it was super obvious how severely deformed the snake’s kinks are on its lower back. Photos in the ad show the snake positioned perfectly where one can’t notice any deformities. Once claim was made when I received the snake, Carol issued a refund immediately (which is why she’s getting 2 stars instead of 1), but this situation lets me know they don’t check over the wellbeing of animals before taking photos, posting, feeding, cleaning and once shipping them out. Double and triple check what you get from here.
helena dlabik
5 reviews
Did not have animals that were advertised.
Note: Store information and services may change. Always call (850) 574-6199 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Carol's Critters.
Phone
(850) 574-6199Website
www.carolscrittersfl.com/Address
2401 W Pensacola St Apartment H, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Take control of your listing to update info and respond to reviews.
Claim This ListingFind on Map
2401 W Pensacola St Apartment H, Tallahassee, FL 32304
February 7, 2026
Verified Data
Information verified through Google Places API and community contributions.
Other aquarium shops nearby worth checking out