The Reptile Zoo in Monroe is closing this fall after nearly 30 years.

Reptile Zoo owner Isaac Peterson told “ The Jake and Spike Show ” on Tuesday that his business faced financial hardships.

“COVID was really difficult for us, but the biggest part now is just inflation,” Peterson said. “I tried this last-ditch effort to raise my prices about a buck during the week, and my revenue fell 25%. So, the last two years have been down 10%. I’ve cut all my expenses. I’ve cut all my staff. We’re down to a skeleton crew.”

He noted that his family is doing fine financially, but his business is just no longer viable.

When asked if there was an investor option, Peterson said the laws in Washington make it difficult to transfer ownership. The Reptile Zoo would need to become part of the Associat

See Full Page