About
Jungle of Joys Pet Shop is a small, family-run fish store and pet shop in Kirksville, MO, where owner JoAnn and her team have earned a fiercely loyal following for the kind of personal, hands-on service the big-box chains can't match. Reviewers repeatedly describe staff who will walk you through a freshwater tank build, talk through bearded dragon diets, or chase down an answer they don't have on hand, then remember you the next time you stop in. For aquarium hobbyists, this is the spot.
The compact storefront is dominated by fish tanks packed with freshwater species, with enough variety that customers drive in from as far as Ottumwa, Iowa, for fish they can't find closer to home and report every one thriving after the trip. Freshwater fish for sale in Kirksville, MO run from community staples to harder-to-find picks, and freshwater shrimp turn up in the tanks too. " If you're searching for freshwater fish near me in northeast Missouri, this little shop punches well above its square footage.
Beyond the tanks, the "jungle" name is earned. " Prices are consistently called reasonable, and Truman State University students get a 10% discount. It's a working mom-and-pop shop, not a polished showroom; some visitors note strong animal odors and plenty of feathers and dander, but the overwhelming majority leave talking about owners who truly care about their animals and their customers.
For grounded, in-person advice and a freshwater selection worth the drive, JoAnn's shop keeps Kirksville regulars coming back to see what's new.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Jungle of Joys Pet Shop in Kirksville, MO
Jungle of Joys Pet Shop stocks shrimp, rare and hard-to-find species and freshwater fish for sale in Kirksville, MO. As a fish store serving Kirksville, MO, it also carries dry goods and fish food and offers aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Family-owned fish store run by owner JoAnn, praised for hands-on, personalized aquarium and pet care advice
- Large freshwater fish selection that draws hobbyists from out of state, as far as Ottumwa, Iowa
- Freshwater shrimp and a rotating mix of exotic, hard-to-find animals alongside the tanks
- Reptile and freshwater aquarium supplies plus feeder rats, crickets, and mice in stock
- 10% discount for Truman State University students and consistently reasonable prices
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Locally owned, fun, friendly pet store. Animals are healthy, happy, and reasonably priced. I highly recommend!”
— brandon ritter5.0Edited a month ago“Best pet shop EVER! Super nice and helpful. Love all the animals ❤️”
— Cheryl Eggert5.0Edited a month ago“This is a good pet shop, and the lady who runs it is always nice. I got some fish and spiders here.”
— Nathan Leiter5.0a month ago“Great place for all your pet needs.”
— Harry Ayers5.04 months ago“It was amazing I got some good food there for my pets it was so good not for me not the food for me but it was really good for my pet dragon it's like a dragon/lizard”
— Erica5.04 months ago“As close as you'll get to a zoo in Kirksville! 😂 beware if you have allergies or asthma- it's not super clean and the dander & feathers are ferocious!”
— Cheryl Hoover4.04 months ago“Definitely worth a visit! Drove from Ottumwa to pick up some fish I wanted, there all doing great! Loved the staff and for a little shop they had quite a bit!”
— Ashley Paige5.0a month ago“Great prices”
— Dave Wallace5.02 months ago“Great prices”
— Hal Wallace5.07 months ago“The smell is very pungent”
— Becky Conn3.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (660) 665-7701 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Jungle of Joys Pet Shop.