About
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.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- CatfishInvertebrates
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Healthy, well-kept Cory catfish and freshwater fish available
- Family-owned with exceptionally friendly, hands-on customer service
- Snails and invertebrates alongside a growing freshwater fish selection
- Compact store with a surprisingly diverse and expanding inventory
- Affordable pricing on livestock and supplies
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Wonderful pet store. Got what I needed!”
— Lori Sayles5.02 weeks ago“Definitely our go to spot for fish”
— Amber Fowler5.04 weeks ago“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”
— Walter ANDERSON1.02 months ago“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.”
— Md Shahin Alam5.02 months ago“You can enter through front door or side door near open flag. He now has feeder fish too. Thank you.”
— Jonathan Diggins5.07 months ago“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 🥰”
— Katelyn Hewitt5.07 months ago“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.”
— Michele5.09 months ago“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”
— Gouda5.09 months ago“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.”
— M G5.011 months ago“Great store great prices knowledgeable staff and a lot of cool animals I recommend this place to anyone”
— Jason Walters5.0a year ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (608) 408-9835 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Wonderland Reptiles.