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Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 10am - 5pm

Zoo Creatures

Zoo Creatures We are the largest exotic pet resource in New England. What do snakes, lizards, and tarantulas have in common with birds, dogs, and cats?

Come meet our resident animals, take a guided, hands-on tour of NERD, and browse our extensive selection of animals, plants and supplies. They're all great pets you can adopt at Zoo Creatures. Our team is made up of environmentalists and quirky animal lovers, and we’re here to share helpful tips and advice with pet owners. That includes everything from which food to buy to proper care for your rar

e pets. For those looking to learn, we also host educational tours at NERD, the New England Reptile Distributors, which is an experience that shouldn’t be missed when you're in Plaistow. We’re more than just the largest exotic pet resource in New England -- we’re the most informative too.

02/01/2025

Juvenile Boelen’s Python ✨ Happy Saturday everyone!

01/30/2025

A beautiful reticulated python hatched right upstairs 🧡

01/26/2025

There’s something special about this one! What do you see?

01/08/2025

Did you know that we can bring the zoo to you?

We offer both on and off site reptile presentations for public & private gatherings. Schools, Boy & Girl Scouts, birthday parties and more!

Check out our website, stop by or give us a call for more information!

Zoo Creatures & NERD
New England's Largest Exotic Pet Resource!
149 Plaistow Road
Plaistow, NH

(603) 382-3338

01/07/2025

From beginner to advanced species, we have it all! Come check us out ❄️ Reticulated Python

01/05/2025

Tricolor Hognose Snake! ❤️

01/02/2025

The cutest Kenyan Sand Boas are here 😍

12/30/2024

Happy New Year! ✨

12/29/2024

We have new turtles in store ✅ Alligator Snappers, Terrapins, Softshells and more!

12/23/2024

We are open Christmas Eve 10-3
Closed on Christmas.
NERD Tours December 26-29!

12/22/2024

We have Leaf Tail Geckos in store 🌿 These guys are so fun to watch and interact with 🌱

12/20/2024

Boa Constrictors need love too 💛 We have a variety of colorful morphs and localities to choose from!

12/18/2024

Join us for Christmas Vacation NERD Tours!
December 26-29th every day at 2 pm.

Space is limited. Call now to reserve your spot!

Come visit us for a guided hands-on tour of our awesome reptile breeding facility!

We captivate our audiences with an outstanding display of exotics, presented in a safe, fun and informative manner. Our educational shows promote awareness and respect for all living things, and feature the most diverse collection of exciting reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and much, much more!

Animals are displayed in a show-and-tell format, and audience participation is not only welcomed, but strongly encouraged. All of our critters are very tame, allowing you and your party a hands-on experience so you can see exactly what makes each animal so unique.

Many of our animals are quite large and all of them are memorable in presence and rarity. these shows offer a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity, so be sure to bring your camera!

$20 per person, Kids 3 & under are free!
We advise calling ahead to reserve your spot. Call 603-382-3338 ask for Destiny

Just 45 minutes north of Boston. Exit 51B from I-495

149 Plaistow Rd. (Rte. 125)
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-3338

Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in for the tour.

We also offer private tours and other events. Visit our website or call for more information.

12/14/2024

Searching for a unique Christmas gift? Look no further, we have everything you need! 🎁 Sea Monkeys make fantastic pets for all ages!

12/08/2024

Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake on display in the venomous room 🌿 Come check us out tomorrow 🐍

12/04/2024

Join us for a special tour of NERD!
This Saturday & Sunday @ 3 pm

Space is limited. Call now to reserve your spot!

Come visit us for a guided hands-on tour of our awesome reptile breeding facility!

We captivate our audiences with an outstanding display of exotics, presented in a safe, fun and informative manner. Our educational shows promote awareness and respect for all living things, and feature the most diverse collection of exciting reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and much, much more!

Animals are displayed in a show-and-tell format, and audience participation is not only welcomed, but strongly encouraged. All of our critters are very tame, allowing you and your party a hands-on experience so you can see exactly what makes each animal so unique.

Many of our animals are quite large and all of them are memorable in presence and rarity. these shows offer a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity, so be sure to bring your camera!

$20 per person, Kids 3 & under are free!
We advise calling ahead to reserve your spot. Call 603-382-3338 ask for Destiny

Just 45 minutes north of Boston. Exit 51B from I-495

149 Plaistow Rd. (Rte. 125)
Plaistow, NH 03865
(603) 382-3338

Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in for the tour.

We also offer private tours and other events. Visit our website or call for more information.

12/03/2024

Our Amazon Milk Frogs are growing up so fast! Just look at those eyes 😍

11/26/2024

Quick and run to Zoo Creatures. We have all your reptile needs and an amazing selection of animals to choose from. Perfect time for gift giving. Don’t miss our upcoming Black Friday Deals 20% off everything in store!

Address

149 Plaistow Road
Plaistow, NH
03865

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.zoocreatures.com/

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Thank you everyone who entered our Halloween Giveaway! 🎃 Congratulations Desiree Ferreras on Winning our Zoo Creatures Gift Basket! Tara Biron will be sending you a private message shortly of all your gift details. Stay tuned everyone for more holiday giveaways in the future! 🌿

Mochino Reticulated Python 😍

Come check out our socialized Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman! 🌿 #zoocreaturespetstore #cuviersdwarfcaiman #dwarfcaiman #crocodile #reptile #reptiles #reptilelove #exoticpet #exoticpets #reptilekeepers #exoticpetstore #newenglandreptile

Matilda has it all…color, iridescence and size ✨ Cow Reticulated Python 🌿

Asian Water Monitors are here ❤️ #reptiles #reptile #reptilelove #reptilelover #reptilekeepers #asianwatermonitor #monitorlizard #lizards #lizardsofinstagram #lizardsofinstagram #lizardlife #lizardsquad #newenglandreptiledistributors #newenglandreptile #zoocreaturespetstore #zoocreatures #zoocreaturesnh

Have you seen our King Cobras up close? Come check them out in the venomous room!

We have an adorable Skinny Piggy at Zoo Creatures right now! 💕

Did you know snakes can Moo? 🐄 Evilmorphgod Full video on YouTube. Keeled Rat Snake ( Ptyas carinata) #snakesofinstagram #reptilelove #snakesoftheworld #reptilesoftheday #reptile #newenglandreptile #reptilefanatics #reptilefanatics #snakesofinsta #reptilekeeper #zoocreaturespetstore #snakelovers #reptilebreeder #reptilesofinstagram #colubridcrazy #colubridsofinstagram #colubridae #colubrid #colubrids #ratsnake #ratsnakesofinstagram #ratsnakes #ratsnakesofig #keeledratsnake #ptyascarinata #newenglandreptiledistributors

Reticulated Python hatching ❤️

Rainbow iridescence on one of our Boelen’s Pythons upstairs at New England Reptile. Book a tour today!

Silver Arowana in store now! 😍 #silverarowana #arowana #arowanafish #aquariumhobby#zoocreatures

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What do snakes, lizards, and tarantulas have in common with hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and rats? They're all great pets you can adopt at Zoo Creatures. Our team is made up of environmentalists and quirky animal lovers, and we’re here to share helpful tips and advice with pet owners. That includes everything from which food to buy to proper care for your rare pets. For those looking to learn, we also host educational tours at NERD, the New England Reptile Distributors, which is an experience that shouldn’t be missed when you're in Plaistow. We’re more than just the largest exotic pet resource in New England -- we’re the most informative too.