The 10 Best Pet Stores in Illinois — 2026
We compared all 608 pet stores in Illinois on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.
#3 · Bird Is the WordBatavia Birds
Tue–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat 10a–6p, Sun 11am–5pm
#4 · Petland BataviaBatavia Birds
Mon–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 11am–6pm
#6 · Reef PlusNorth Aurora Aquarium
Wed-Thu 11am-7pm, Fri-Sun 11am-3pm
#7 · Fish PlanetDeerfield Aquarium
Monday-Friday 12PM - 7PM, Saturday 10AM - 5PM, Sunday 12PM - 5PM
#9 · Koi and More Pond ShopHighland Park Aquarium
Mon 10am–4pm, Wed 10am–4pm, Thu 10am–2pm, Sat 10am–3pm
#10 · American Tails Pet SuppliesLombard Birds
10AM-6PM 7 Days a Week!
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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services
(aquarium, reptile, birds, feed store, dog bakery, cat store),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.