Tucked into a row of unassuming unit buildings along the road in Mauston, Wisconsin, Wonderland Reptiles is a family-owned shop that's steadily expanding beyond its reptile roots into a legitimate freshwater fish destination. While the name says reptiles — and there are plenty of ball pythons, leopard geckos, and tortoises to admire — regulars increasingly cite the store as their go-to spot for fish. The tanks are well-maintained, and the livestock arrives healthy and stays that way.
One customer picked up a couple of Cory catfish and waited weeks before reviewing just to confirm they acclimated beautifully into their home tank. Snails and feeder fish round out the aquatic offerings. The shop operates in a compact space, but the owners make every square foot count.
Alongside live animals, they stock basic supplies, feeders like crickets, roaches, and frozen rats, and a growing inventory of pet care essentials. It's the kind of place where the selection surprises you given the footprint. What really defines Wonderland Reptiles is the personal touch.
The family running the store is deeply hands-on — they'll answer every question a first-time reptile owner throws at them, stay open a few extra minutes if someone's running late, and occasionally send a customer home with a freebie when the register acts up. Multiple reviewers describe being welcomed warmly, with kids allowed to handle snakes and geckos and teens free to bounce excitedly from tank to enclosure without anyone batting an eye. The pricing is consistently praised as fair, and the store's knowledge base covers everything from ball python husbandry to freshwater fish compatibility.
For Mauston-area hobbyists who previously had to drive long distances for quality livestock and supplies, Wonderland Reptiles fills a genuine gap — and keeps filling it as the business grows.
Lori Sayles
111 reviews
Wonderful pet store. Got what I needed!
Amber Fowler
2 reviews
Definitely our go to spot for fish
Walter ANDERSON
4 reviews
Got a bearded dragon in september and he had a neurological disease that comes from the breader(what vet at uw Madison said) and went into today to buy a new one and noticed one had the same thing (uncortolable arm movements) and they did not care this disease will spread and kill your pet do not buy from here i informed them they did not care the first picture is the one in there shop that is sick and the 2nd picture is of mine with the mbd( metabolic bone disease) thats trandsferd thru genetics
Md Shahin Alam
The service at Wonderland Reptiles was outstanding. The staff were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and patient, taking the time to answer all my questions and guide me through everything I needed to know. They clearly care about both their animals and their customers. The whole experience was smooth, helpful, and genuinely pleasant. I’ll definitely be returning because their customer service truly stands out.
Jonathan Diggins
87 reviews
You can enter through front door or side door near open flag. He now has feeder fish too. Thank you.
Katelyn Hewitt
30 reviews
Picked up a couple of beautiful Cory catfish all the fish at wonderland reptiles are very well kept. I waited to post a few weeks to see how they'd acclimate into the tank and they're going strong and beautifully very healthy fish. will most definitely be going back for some more fish probably even another cup of Cory catfish since they're so darn cute 🥰
Michele
7 reviews
Great place with friendly people. I am happy I don't have to travel to get my roaches and crickets for my chameleon. They keep expanding their inventory and growing.
Gouda
5 reviews
Awesome and very nice people, great selection of stuff for how much space they have to work with. Definitely a place to check out even if you don't own any reptiles, you may even leave with a new friend
M G
18 reviews
Super helpful employee. I thought I would not make it until after they closed. As I had just adopted/rescued a Leopard Gecko, I was in dire need of getting him creepy crawly snacks and nourishment. Even though I ended up having ample time the employee offered to stay open a bit late if I ran late. Most excellent service and above & beyond helpful.
Jason Walters
3 reviews
Great store great prices knowledgeable staff and a lot of cool animals I recommend this place to anyone
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143 Division St, Mauston, WI 53948, USA
February 7, 2026
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