5 Best Pet Shops in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

From a hypermarket-sized pet store in Turffontein to a reptile specialist in Rosettenville, the pet shops in Johannesburg on this page cover very different niches. Together they have earned just over 2,500 Google reviews, and more than half of that total belongs to a single hypermarket-style store, which says a lot about how far some Johannesburg pet owners are willing to drive for the right shop.

Short answer: Turf Pet Hyper leads with a 4.5 rating across 1,339 reviews, the widest review base of any pet shop we checked in Johannesburg. For fish and aquarium specialists, Andrews Aquatic Wholesalers holds a 4.4 rating built on decades in the same Haddon location. The Real Macaw Pet Shop actually carries the highest rating on this list, 4.6, though on a smaller review count.

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Johannesburg's Pet Shops, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Turf Pet Hyper	4.5 ★	1,339	Overall / widest product range	View ›
2	Andrews Aquatic Wholesalers	4.4 ★	388	Fish & aquarium specialist	View ›
3	The Pet & Tack Online Pet Shop	4.2 ★	354	Online ordering & delivery	View ›
4	The Real Macaw Pet Shop	4.6 ★	206	Neighbourhood pet store	View ›
5	REAL WORLD EXOTIC PETS	4.0 ★	233	Exotic pets & reptiles	View ›

Our five picks, checked against the data

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Turf Pet Hyper

4.51,339 Google reviews

Turf Pet Hyper is a large-format pet store in Turffontein stocking trusted pet food brands alongside accessories, bedding, cages and livestock supplies for dogs, cats, birds, fish and more. The store positions itself as a one-stop source for pet care essentials, and reviewers describe staff who can source items even when something isn't currently in stock. It's open six days a week, with shorter hours on weekends.

What people praise

Staff go out of their way to source specific items and keep regulars informed on stock, per multiple reviews
Described repeatedly as having close to everything a pet owner might need in one place
Long-time customers mention years of consistent, friendly service
Aquarium-specific advice singled out by name in several reviews

Worth knowing

Limited weekend hours compared to some competitors

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume1,339 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown69% 5-star

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Our take: It leads this list with the largest review base by a wide margin, 1,339 reviews, and the range of stock reviewers describe backs up the hypermarket positioning.

Website +27116817600 Directions

77 Tramway St, Turffontein, Johannesburg South, 2140

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Andrews Aquatic Wholesalers

4.4388 Google reviews

Andrews Aquatic Wholesalers is a fish and aquatic specialist in Haddon that's been trading since the late 1970s, according to long-time customers. It doesn't run its own website, so most of what's known comes from decades of reviews describing owner Andrew's hands-on approach to sourcing and advising on fish, tanks and dry goods. It's open seven days a week with shorter hours on weekends.

What people praise

Owner personally advises on tank setups and fish compatibility, per multiple long-time customers
Regulars describe driving well outside their area specifically to shop here
Fish consistently described as arriving in strong health
Competitive pricing on dry goods and livestock noted across reviews

Worth knowing

No website, so calling ahead is the best way to check current stock
A smaller storefront than some of the bigger pet retailers on this list

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume388 · 92th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown67% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Second here with 388 reviews and a rating that's held steady for years. The specialist focus on fish is the clearest reason to choose it over a general pet store.

+27116835133 Directions

2 Gantner St, Haddon, Johannesburg South, 2190

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Pet & Tack Online Pet Shop

4.2354 Google reviews

The Pet & Tack Shop is an online-first pet retailer based at The Zone in Rosebank, selling cat and dog nutrition, accessories and supplements for delivery across Johannesburg. The site runs on a standard e-commerce platform with categories for feline and canine nutrition, and the business communicates primarily through WhatsApp and email rather than a physical storefront visit.

What people praise

Same-day delivery achieved for at least one WhatsApp order, per a detailed review
Wide online catalog covering multiple brands and pet nutrition needs
Responsive on WhatsApp when contacted directly, according to several reviewers

Worth knowing

Multiple reviews describe delivery running slower than the site's stated window, especially around long weekends
A few reviewers reported items removed from an order after payment without an upfront explanation

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume354 · 86th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · hours

Rating breakdown76% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Third here with 354 reviews. The convenience of online ordering is real, but the delivery-timing complaints are frequent enough to flag, so build in extra time if you're ordering for a specific date.

Website Directions

The Zone Mall, 175 Oxford Rd, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196

#4🕑 Open 7 days

The Real Macaw Pet Shop

4.6206 Google reviews

The Real Macaw Pet Shop is a South Kensington store covering bird, dog, cat, fish, small animal and reptile products, with its site promising outstanding service and exclusive pricing. It's a compact, independently run shop rather than a big-box retailer, and reviewers describe an owner and staff who know their stock well.

What people praise

Staff knowledge and friendliness praised consistently across reviews
Long-time customers describe years of reliable, fairly priced service
Wide range of accessories for fish tanks specifically called out as strong
Clean, well-organised store despite its smaller footprint

Worth knowing

Smaller physical space than the hypermarket-style stores on this list
Weekend hours are shorter than weekday hours

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume206 · 69th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown73% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Real Macaw actually holds the highest rating on this list, 4.6, but ranks fourth here on a smaller, slightly older review base than the three stores above it. Worth the visit if you want a store that knows its regulars by name.

Website +27116224059 Directions

170 Queen St, South Kensington, Johannesburg, 2094

REAL WORLD EXOTIC PETS

4.0233 Google reviews

Real World Exotic Pets is a Rosettenville reptile and exotics specialist without a public website in our data, so what's known comes from customer reviews describing the range and service. Reviewers mention a wide selection of reptiles, including harder-to-find species, alongside general supplies like cages and accessories.

What people praise

Reptile selection described as unusually deep, including species reviewers say are hard to find elsewhere
Fast turnaround praised, including same-day courier delivery in one review
Pricing described as noticeably lower than comparable specialist stores
Staff go out of their way to source specific requested items, per multiple reviews

Worth knowing

No website to check current reptile availability before visiting
A niche specialist, so it's not the pick for everyday pet food runs

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4 / 5

Review volume233 · 75th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenessphone

Rating breakdown52% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks fifth here with the lowest overall rating on this list, 4.0, though the reptile specialisation is a genuine point of difference if that's specifically what you're after.

+27114350314 Directions

58 Verona St, Rosettenville, Johannesburg, 2190

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How we rank Johannesburg’s pet shops

Rating is the live Google average for each business. Review volume shows how many customers actually left a rating, so it’s weighted alongside the score rather than instead of it. Confidence blends the two, a strong rating built on over a thousand reviews carries more weight than the same score on a few dozen. Recency looks at how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

What does it cost to shop at a Johannesburg pet store?

Pricing depends heavily on what you’re buying, premium pet food, accessories, live fish and reptiles all sit at very different price points, and none of these stores publish a fixed price list we can verify. Expect specialist stores like the aquatic and reptile shops on this list to charge more for rarer livestock, while general hypermarket-style stores tend to be more competitive on everyday food and accessories.

Serving all of Johannesburg

These five span Turffontein, Haddon, Rosebank, South Kensington and Rosettenville, covering the southern and central suburbs well. A search for a pet shop near me in Johannesburg will often turn up a mix of these independents alongside national chains, this list focuses on the independents with a real review history behind them.

What to ask before you buy

Do you offer any health guarantee on live fish or reptiles?
Can you special-order an item if it’s not in stock?
What are your delivery timelines if I order online?
Do you offer advice on tank or enclosure setup before I buy an animal?
What’s your return or exchange policy on accessories?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data, ratings, review volume and what real customers say. A pet shop can pay for a Featured Partner badge and placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these five pet shops?

We pulled every pet shop in Johannesburg with a meaningful number of Google reviews, then ranked by a mix of rating, review volume, confidence and how recently people are still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

We refreshed this data in July 2026 and recheck it periodically as ratings and review counts shift.

Which store is best for fish and aquariums specifically?

Andrews Aquatic Wholesalers is the clearest specialist here, with decades of reviews focused on fish and tank setups.

Is online ordering reliable for pet supplies in Johannesburg?

The Pet & Tack Shop offers online ordering with delivery, though several reviews mention delays around busy periods, so order early if timing matters.

The bottom line

Turf Pet Hyper is the safe default for general pet shopping, with the broadest stock and the largest review base on this list. If you’re after a specific niche, fish at Andrews, reptiles at Real World Exotic, go to the specialist instead.

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