City Zoo was founded Sept 1, 1974 as a Lease Dept near the rear of the old Eastgate Country Store in Walla Walla. In 1976 we moved to a small strip mall across from Albertsons in Walla Walla Eastgate. We built and moved to our current location in the summer of 1984. From 1974 til 2003 Joanne Laufer and Ron Matthews were business partners along with other family members. This was a wonderful partn
ership, lasting some 29 years until Joannes retirement in 2003. In 2003, CITY ZOO PETS, L.L.C. was formed by Ron and Elaine Matthews as sole owners was sold to David and Kelsey Newby in 2020, a Walla Walla born couple who grew up with City Zoo. We are one of the oldest and most successful Pet Supply Stores in the Pacific Northwest, thanks to our wonderful customer following.....which we are so thankful for. The Zoo has been with our community through a lot, and is happy to have donated to many, many community groups, taken in surrenders and rehomes of every species we care for in store, and a few we don't when we were the best or only option. we have worked with quite a few events and charities over the course of our many years in business. We plan to be the valley's go to pet store for many more years! Our service is based on knowledge and hiring enthusiasts with the best health of your pet in mind, and a passion for the animals we keep!
