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About Us
About the Store
Owners Jeff Lodico & Brian Potter
jeff & Brian met while serving in the United States Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton, California. Leaning into their interest in reptiles the two got jobs at Reptile Haven, one of the first reptile shops in the United States, from 1989 to 1993. After leaving the Marine Corps in 1993 Jeff & Brian opened up Chicago Reptile House in Orland Park, Illinois. Shortly after, they would also open the Chicago Birdhouse & the Chicago Fish & Coral Company.
Our mission is simple: to provide a safe, ethical, and educational environment for both our animals and our customers. We believe in the power of connecting people with nature, and through our extensive collection of reptiles and exotic pets, we aim to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for the world’s most remarkable species.
Why choose us
Our Expertise: A Foundation of Care and Knowledge
Our team comprises seasoned experts in exotic pet care, each bringing years of experience and a deep love for animals. We’re here to share our knowledge, offering guidance and support to ensure you and your new companion thrive together. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or new to the world of exotic pets, our staff is dedicated to providing the information and resources you need to create a happy, florida reptiles amphibians pocket naturalist, healthy home for your pet.
Ethical Sourcing and Welfare First
Ethical sourcing and the welfare of our animals are at the heart of everything we do. We partner with reputable breeders and conservation projects to ensure that each pet is healthy, well-adjusted, amphibians and reptiles and ethically sourced. Our commitment extends beyond our store to the broader goal of wildlife conservation and habitat preservation, ensuring that future generations can enjoy the diversity of our planet.
what our clients say!
Great petshop I can’t say enough about how well they maintain their store and animals. They have anything you would be looking for and need to take care of your pets. The staff is also very knowledgeable.
I loved this place when I went it was like heaven but I wish I took a picture of the snake names and prices cuz I was gonna go back to get a noddle :]
All of the staff is so friendly and knowledgeable! Animals are well cared for, the store is clean, and they have everything you need (and some tempting things you don't! Haha)
I've been to a few other reptile places and this place is worth going out of your way for!
Chicago reptile house has better quality than Petco Petsmart and Petland they have better prices. In Petco my son got a lizard and they gave him a lizard that has a disease. Chicago reptile houseIs the number one store
The staff went above and beyond explaining alot of the animals to our kids. <3 They also allowed any accommodations needed for me to see more of the animals. They were able to bring some we were intrested in to eye level so I could see better. It honestly was an amazing expirence for us being a semi mobile person (I use a wheelchair for now bit am semi mobile). They offered to move anything so I could get a better view! One of the workers saw me struggling to stand to look at bearded dragons and offered to have me sit and he would choose based on the colors I wanted. Walked out with a beautiful morph bearded dragon for a good price. Also the bearded dragon is doing amazing so social and loves to be held! My bfs snakes are doing amazing!