the story of southern aquatics

Southern Aquatics was founded in April 1990 at our Christchurch Store by Andrew Battison. After five years or so building a successful aquatic store we decided to branch out and sell other pets. Our small pet department went from strength to strength, but could not realise its full potential in such a small space.

In April 1998 our Creekmoor Poole Store was opened with a very large pet department. Our business at Poole expanded rapidly and we had to constantly take on additional staff to keep up with the expansion and strengthen our sales Team.

In recent years we have expanded further by opening stores in Southampton & Yeovil.

In all our stores we place more emphasis on customer service than on self-service. Apart from the fantastic prices we offer in store, we have built a reputation on friendly, knowledgeable staff and excellent service. Whilst our staff’s ability, experience and qualification levels differ, all our staff have a passion for the pets that we sell, and the animals' welfare is at the forefront of this.

Now under new management & ownership we aim to grow and carry on Andrew's Legacy.