Prehistoric Pets
714-964-3525
18822 Brookhurst St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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Customer Reviews (23 reviews)
karat123
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2009I have been to this place twice now and having read some of the negative reviews beforehand I wasn't sure what to expect. Walking in there I was really impressed with the set-up of the store. As to some people commenting... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 05, 2009I have gone to this place a few times to see what they had in stock. I am a reptile breeder and very aware of reptile and amphibian care requirements. The last time I went there, around 2 months ago, the cages where... (more)
rrmarque
on Citysearch Dec 26, 2008My family bought me a snake and a habitat starter kit which included a very informative snake care book. I read the book and quickly realized that I didn't have the time to properly care for the snake as I am an animal... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 26, 2008My family bought me a snake and a habitat starter kit which included a very informative snake care book. I read the book and quickly realized that I didn't have the time to properly care for the snake as I am an animal... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 19, 2008The place is great. Wide selection with lots of animals to come look at and buy. The smell is tolerable (although the fish pond is filthy) and the prices decent but the staff isn't that knowledgeable. The staff is... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 22, 2008This is a fun place to buy a pet or just to visit. They have every kind of reptile imaginable. You can feed some of the animals and they even have birthday parties there. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 20, 2008Okay, when I think of this place I immediately think of how bad it smells when you first walk in. Other than that, they have a huge selection of reptiles to either look at or buy. I bought a chameleon there. They had a cage... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 04, 2008I recently got the chance to head out to Orange County and browse through this establishment. Given the array of specimens they boast, I was excited until I walked inside. First, the place smelled like an unclean fish... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 24, 2008I love this place. For as many reptiles as they have, the smell is at a tolerable level. There is some smell but for the volume of critters, its not bad in comparison to Reptile Island that only has a wall full of... (more)
hbbeachbabe
on Citysearch Jan 08, 2007i have bought a iguana there, she wasnt taken very good care of she came home with mites, we do vist there alot.they still have insects in the cages and most of the reptiles have mites, i understand its hard to clean the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 12, 2006Okay, so it's hard to rank as good a place that totally creeps me out. However, if you dig prehistoric pets like pythons, lizards, turtles and their ilk, you will be thrilled with this shop. It's unbelievable, and I... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 31, 2006My son wanted a reptile as a pet. So, we went to prehistoric pets in Fountain Valley! We found a menagerie of reptiles!! The store itself has a pond inside, so the customers can view the fish up close. The clerk who helped... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 30, 2006This store isn't your ordinary pet store. They have different ones like the bearded dragon and huge lizards. Its' a great place to take your kids . They even do party events. (more)
Hen Yu L.
on Judys Book Dec 09, 2005If you want to see some prehistoric pets you gotta come here! Prehistoric Park in Fountain Valley has some of the weirdest pets. I been there once and I was freaking out. Big... fat... long... snake in there for you to... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 03, 2005This is the greatest place to walk around...so fun. You can feed the big turtles and there are just thousands of snakes and other reptiles to look at. Some of the hugest reptiles I have ever seen... My kids love this... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 07, 2005I came to this place once to get some pet supplies and I have to admit that the staff was very friendly. They have an array of products to choose from. I usually go to a couple different pet stores but this store has the best... (more)
Arnold W.
on Judys Book Aug 11, 2005Prehistoric Pets is a place where there is a pet store that sells pets that are usually amphibians and reptiles that are just like the prehistoric dinosaurs that once existed in our lands. I bought a pet lizard there... (more)
ELVIA M.
on Judys Book Aug 11, 2005If your kids are into reptiles, Prehistoric Pets in Fountain Valley is the place for you. Prehistoric Pets does not charge an entry fee and is more of a Pet Store than an attraction. As you walk in you will see a large pond... (more)
Michele V.
on Judys Book Aug 07, 2005This petstore offers a FREE look at every kind of lizard and snake you can imagine. They display huge catfish and turtles in a flowing pond towards the front of the store. You can even feed the fish and turtles live worms... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2005There is nothing else like it in town! My kids LOVE to visit this place. The exotic animals are amazing! Feeding the turtles is a fun experience! Take you kids today! (more)