Beginner
Reptiles
Ball Python
Docile, hardy, and a perfect first snake.
Adult size: 3–5 ftLifespan: 20–30 yrs
Read the guideCare library
Keep them thriving
A growing, keeper-written reference library. Pick a family, then a species, for the full rundown on habitat, diet, difficulty and handling — handy before or after you bring someone home.
Wide variety
reptiles, birds, inverts & more
Growing library
new guides added often
Practical & honest
habitat, diet & handling
Keeper-written
and always free
Ready to read
Start with a full guide
These species already have complete, keeper-written care guides. The rest of the library is filling in fast.
Beginner
Reptiles
Leopard Gecko
Hardy, handleable, and full of personality.
Adult size: 8–10 inLifespan: 15–20 yrs
Read the guideBeginner
Birds
Cockatiel
Gentle whistlers and a classic starter bird.
Adult size: ~12 inLifespan: 15–20 yrs
Read the guideIntermediate
Aquatic
Axolotl
An aquatic salamander that never grows up.
Adult size: ~10 inLifespan: 10–15 yrs
Read the guideBrowse by family
Pick a group, find your species
Every animal and plant we keep, organized by family. Open one to see its species — gold means the guide is live, the rest are on the way.
2 guides ready
Reptiles
Snakes, geckos, chameleons and skinks.
Ball PythonLeopard GeckoCrested GeckoBearded DragonPanther Chameleon
5 speciesExplore
1 guide ready
Birds
Conures, cockatiels and parrots.
CockatielGreen-Cheek ConureSun Conure
3 speciesExplore
Coming soon
Amphibians
Frogs, toads and salamanders.
Pacman FrogDart Frog
2 speciesExplore
1 guide ready
Aquatic
Axolotls and aquatic species.
Axolotl
1 speciesExplore
Coming soon
Invertebrates & Insects
Tarantulas, isopods and mantises.
TarantulaIsopods
2 speciesExplore
Coming soon
Small Mammals & Rodents
Ferrets, hedgehogs and friends.
HedgehogFerret
2 speciesExplore
Coming soon
Fish
Freshwater fish and aquatic life.
Betta FishGoldfish
2 speciesExplore
Coming soon
Plants
Vivarium plants and houseplants.
PothosOrchids
2 speciesExplore
What's inside
What every guide covers
Consistent, practical, no fluff — the essentials you actually need to get set up right.
Habitat & setup
Enclosure size, heating, humidity and hides — dialed in before you bring one home.
Diet & feeding
What to feed, how often, and what to never offer.
Difficulty & size
Adult size, lifespan and the experience level to expect.
Handling & care
Temperament, handling tips and the day-to-day routine.
More on the way
Don't see your animal yet?
New care guides go up regularly. Don't see yours? Come in or reach out — our keepers will walk you through habitat, diet and setup in person.