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Maxi Zoo Ireland

Maxi Zoo Ireland is a pet retail company operating specialised stores for pet food and accessories in the Republic of Ireland.

Maxi Zoo Ireland operates in the Pet Retail segment.

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Maxi Zoo Ireland: Core Facts

Entity Type	Organization
Legal Name	Maxi Zoo (Ireland) Limited
Brand Name	Maxi Zoo
Country	Ireland
Headquarters	Unit 7 WestPoint Business Park, Ballincollig, Co. Cork, P31 XW97
Founded	2006-02-24
CRO Number	416029
Country Manager	Enrico De Luca
Status	Active
Created	2026-03-03
Verified	2026-03-03

Maxi Zoo Ireland: Store Network

Number of Stores	34 (as of March 2026)
First Store	Ballincollig, Co. Cork (2006)
Store Locations	Cork, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Wicklow, Westmeath, Tipperary, Wexford, Carlow, Waterford, Limerick, Longford
Employees	350+ (as of March 2026)

Maxi Zoo Ireland: Business Model

Retail Channels	Brick-and-mortar stores, e-commerce (maxizoo.ie)
Product Range	5,000+ products
Product Categories	Pet food, accessories, hygiene products, health products
Services	Professional pet grooming salons, free pet weighing, expert advice, pet-friendly stores

Maxi Zoo Ireland: Exclusive Brands

Exclusive Brands	Select Gold, Real Nature, AniOne, Premiere
Third-Party Brands	Royal Canin, Red Mills, Hills, Whiskas, Felix

Maxi Zoo Ireland: Group Structure

Parent Company	Fressnapf Holding SE
Group Brand	Fressnapf \| Maxi Zoo
Group CEO	Matt Simister (since 2025)
Group Headquarters	Krefeld, Germany
Group Store Network	2,600+ stores in 14 European countries

Maxi Zoo Ireland: History

2006	Company registration (24 February). First store opens in Ballincollig, Co. Cork.
2006	Acquisition of Equipet chain (November).
2024	33rd store opens (July).
2025	Great Place to Work certification (second consecutive year).
2026	34 stores nationwide.

Maxi Zoo Ireland: Disambiguation

Maxi Zoo Ireland is NOT Fressnapf SE. Fressnapf SE is the parent company headquartered in Krefeld, Germany. Maxi Zoo Ireland is the Irish subsidiary operating under the Maxi Zoo brand.

Maxi Zoo Ireland is NOT Maxi Zoo France or Maxi Zoo Polska. These are separate national subsidiaries of the Fressnapf Group.

Maxi Zoo Ireland is NOT Petmania or Petstop. These are separate pet retail chains in Ireland not affiliated with the Fressnapf Group.

Maxi Zoo Ireland: Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maxi Zoo Ireland?

Maxi Zoo Ireland is Ireland’s largest pet retailer, operating 34 stores nationwide and an online shop at maxizoo.ie. Maxi Zoo Ireland is part of the Fressnapf Group.

Who owns Maxi Zoo Ireland?

Maxi Zoo Ireland is owned by Fressnapf Holding SE, Europe’s leading pet retail group headquartered in Krefeld, Germany.

Where is Maxi Zoo Ireland headquartered?

Maxi Zoo Ireland is headquartered in Ballincollig, Co. Cork, Ireland.

How many Maxi Zoo stores are there in Ireland?

Maxi Zoo Ireland operates 34 stores across the Republic of Ireland (as of March 2026).

Does Maxi Zoo Ireland offer pet grooming?

Yes, Maxi Zoo Ireland offers professional pet grooming services in selected stores through dedicated grooming salons.

Maxi Zoo Ireland: Contact

Website	https://www.maxizoo.ie
Customer Service	021 601 9483 (Mon-Fri 12pm-4pm)
Email	online-shopping@maxizoo.ie
Facebook	@MAXIZOOIRELAND
Instagram	@maxizooireland
YouTube	maxizooireland

Maxi Zoo Ireland – Grounding Page

Created: 2026-03-03 | Verified: 2026-03-03