reptiles
Corn snakes, leopard geckos and more, with the kit and the know-how to go with them.
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The Animal Garden is an independent pet shop on Cemetery Road in Darwen, run by Adam and Becky. Tarantulas, corn snakes, leopard geckos, live food, dog food and the gear to keep it all right.
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Animals first, honest advice, never any pressure to buy
We sell pets, food and setups, and we take the time to explain them. Come in with questions and leave knowing what your animal actually needs.
tarantulas
Slings and grown spiders, sent home with a nursery pot, substrate, hide and fact sheets.
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dog food
Our own brand plus raw feeding advice, with your dog weighed in store if that helps.
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live food
Feeder insects for reptiles and spiders, so ask us what is in this week.
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vivariums
Vivariums and terrariums built in house, worth a look next time you are in.
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 116 Google reviews.
“He took so much time helping me understand what food would actually benefit my dog instead of just pushing expensive rubbish like most places do. … What really stood out to me was how patient and genuine he was. He answered every question I had, explained everything in detail, and never once made me feel rushed or silly for asking things.”
“Adam and Becky run a lovely shop. Putting the animals first, by providing customers with lots of advise to make the right choice. Absolutely no pressure selling. They also ensure you leave with the right equipment and knowledge to care for you new friend (pet).”
“They very kindly weighed my puppy and advised me on all the options available without any pressure to buy, just simple honest advice. The staff were incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable and I would highly recommend anyone with questions about puppy/dog feeding then this is absolutely the place to go. They also had vivariums built in house that were amazing”
“The lady was extremely friendly and helpful. Due to my daughter having already been in contact and had arranged collection everything was was ready for us. We recieved fact sheets along with the spider, nursery, next stage tank substrate, water bottle, hide. … We definitely feel that if we had any questions, this place would help.”
“Extremely pleasant environment, very knowledgeable and kind staff. The shop is calm and clean. Their own brand food is of incredible quality and they care deeply about their animals.”
“Went to get 2 cool mats for my dogs today. Was served by Adam. He was so very knowledgeable, helpful, and not offended by my fear of snakes When I returned home I told my partner I have found the best pet shop ever!”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
No. Customers tell us we give advice first and let them decide, and plenty walk out having bought nothing at all.
Yes, that is one of the things we are asked most. We can weigh your dog in store, talk through the options including raw, and explain what sits behind our own brand.
Start with a conversation before you buy anything. We will talk you through what the animal needs day to day and make sure you leave with the right setup as well as the animal.
Our animals include tarantulas, corn snakes and leopard geckos, and we keep live feeder insects too. Stock changes, so ring us on 01254 777784 to ask what is in.
Yes. Customers who have bought tarantula slings from us went home with fact sheets alongside the spider, the nursery pot, substrate, water bottle and a hide.
We are at 109A Cemetery Rd, Darwen BB3 2LZ. We are open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, and closed on Sunday.
Good to know
Short reads from the shop
A few of the things we get asked over the counter.
Bringing home a tarantula sling
What a tiny spider goes home in, and the bits we send with it. Covers the nursery pot, substrate, hide and where feeding fits in.
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Questions to ask before you buy a reptile
The things worth sorting out before a corn snake or leopard gecko comes home with you. Equipment, space and the daily routine.
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Thinking about feeding your dog raw
What people usually want to know when they come in asking about raw feeding. Bring the dog and we can weigh them while we talk.
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