About Creature Culture

Creature Culture is a New Zealand based specialist fish and exotics store, located in Te Atatū Peninsula, Auckland.

Who We Are

We supply premium live fish, aquarium equipment, reptile gear, and expert advice to keepers all over New Zealand — from first-tank beginners to seasoned hobbyists.

Our team have a long background in exotic reptile and fish husbandry and are passionate about supporting both new and experienced keepers. Our combined decades of experience covers plenty of time as private keepers, experience working for other fish stores locally and overseas, and working with both native and exotic fish and reptiles in a zoo setting. Three of our founding members have also completed tertiary qualifications in captive wild animal husbandry.

We're not a big-box chain. We're hobbyists ourselves, running a real store you can walk into, with livestock we look after personally and products we actually use. Every fish that leaves our store has been health-checked, and every product on our shelves is there because we'd put it in our own tanks.

What We Offer:

Live fish & livestock:
  • Quality tropical fish - Currently in-store only
  • Live Reptiles - Coming soon!
Aquarium equipment:
  • Tanks, filtration, heating, lighting, air systems, and maintenance gear from trusted brands.
  • Premium fish foods, water care, water testing, and fish medications —
  • Live aquarium plants, substrates and fertilizer.
  • Equipment for reptile keepers.

Why Shop With Us

  • Real store, real people — visit us in Te Atatū Peninsula, Auckland, six days a week (closed Mondays)
  • Expert advice — we help you choose fish and gear that actually suit your setup, and we'll tell you honestly if something isn't right for your tank
  • NZ-wide shipping — free on dry goods orders over $50
  • Starter friendly — easy setup paths and honest guidance for new hobbyists
  • Shop the essentials done properly.

Find Us

Creature Culture
6/781 Te Atatu Road,
Te Atatū Peninsula,
Auckland 0610
New Zealand

Phone: 026 650 0013

OPENING HOURS
Tuesday: 10 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday: 10 am–5:30 pm
Thursday: 11 am–7 pm
Friday: 10am–5:30pm
Saturday: 10 am–5:30 pm
Sunday: 10 am–5:30 pm
Monday: Closed

Hours may differ on public holidays

All prices in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). We currently sell and ship only within New Zealand.