The Oldest and Largest Reptile SHOP in the Nation
A working vivarium, specialty store and boarding facility in Berkeley since 1970. Snakes, lizards, tortoises, spiders and the people who love them.
WALK IN AND YOU'LL SEE this ISN'T JUST A PET STORE.
An East Bay fixture for generations, the Vivarium has been a destination for all things beautiful, weird, and misunderstood.
Since 1970, the Vivarium has been the home for a remarkable collection of reptiles, amphibians and so much more.
This is a place where you can not only find a new companion, but step into a world you never knew existed.
Leave yours with us. Or bring ours to you.
Boarding Services
Walk in, no reservation needed. Expert and attentive care for your reptile, amphibian or invertebrate companion. From $10/day.
Explore boarding
Traveling Reptile Show
Have a wild time in your own backyard or classroom. Close encounters with real animals. Unforgettable, impactful, enlightening.
Explore the show
What's new IN the store
Golden Spiny-tailed Gecko - amazing breeding group
Brazilian Rainbow Boa Female (Epicrates cenchria)
2026
San Luis Potosi Male (Lampropeltis Mexicana Mexicana)
2018
Sinaloan Milksnake Female
2025
COME ON IN.
Open 7 days a week. No ticket required, just come meet the animals.
Everything we know, written down.
Species-by-species husbandry guides written by people who actually keep these animals. Free, no signup, no nonsense.