About us
Happy animals, happy people…
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet products. The Fressnapf Group with 2600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has 34 shops in Ireland.
At Maxi Zoo you will find over 5.000 products for your pet, ranging from exclusive brands such as SELECT GOLD and REAL NATURE to well-known national brands. Plus, you are at the right place for professional and personal advice. This makes Maxi Zoo the specialist in pet food and pet accessories.
The Maxi Zoo concept
A happy animal means a happy owner. Our shops are dedicated to the well-being of your faithful companion.
Whether you are looking for tasty and healthy food or snacks, the best toys, a cosy sleeping place or health care products, you will find exactly what you need in your local Maxi Zoo shop or our online shop.
At Maxi Zoo you will find a wide range of brands and products, each chosen with the greatest care. We pay extra attention to quality, especially when it comes to food. Only the very best is good enough for your pet!
Our stores have aquariums and wire cages to cages for rodents or scratching furniture. You can also find fish in our aqua stores, who are looked after by a specialised team that will advise and assist you during your purchase.
Our Staff
All of our staff are specially trained and hired specifically for their personal interest in animals. We love animals and we believe in putting the customer first. Our staff are here to talk to adults and children who want to learn more about how to care for their pet, and the service is free for anyone visiting the store. We are also available to share our expertise with anyone who is thinking of welcoming a pet into the family. The advice is invaluable for those who want to learn as much as possible about responsible pet ownership.
Maxi Zoo Ireland at a Glance
Maxi Zoo, which acquired Irish Pet Retailer Equipet and its 8 stores in November 2021 is Ireland’s largest pet retailer with 33 stores in the Republic of Ireland – located in Westmeath (Mullingar), Tipperary (Clonmel), Wexford (Gorey), Carlow, Waterford, Cork (Ballincollig , Midleton & Turners Cross), Dublin (Blanchardstown, Finglas, Tallaght, Liffey Valley, Omni & Leopardstown), Kildare (Naas, Newbridge & Maynooth), Wicklow (Bray), Navan, Limerick and Longford. Our Equipet stores, which will be rebranded as Maxi Zoo stores in the first 6 months of the year are located in Cork (Blackpool and Mahon), Dublin (Coolock and Tallaght), Louth (Drogheda and Dundalk), and Meath (Ashbourne and Meath).
The company employs over 268 staff. Maxi Zoo supports numerous local animal welfare charities with donation bins in all stores.
Maxi Zoo was the winner of TV3’s “Every Job Counts” initiative in 2011 and Retail Excellence Ireland Best Pet Store in 2016. Maxi Zoo encourages customers to bring their pet along when shopping to make use of our free weighing service and our “try before you buy” policy on sized items such as collars or harnesses.