The River District Association (RDA) is pleased to invite the public to a ribbon cuttng ceremony at
Danville’s newest pet store, Bubble Aquatics and Exotics, located at 535 Wilson Street in the River District.

Business owner, Ashlyn Tickle, was awarded a $25,000 Dream Launch Grant from RDA, and celebrated a soft opening last winter. Tickle was born and raised in Danville. She has always been
fascinated by reptiles and all kinds of animals. When she was little, she used to help her dad in the garden, and would befriend the resident garter snakes.

Ashlyn moved to Florida in 2018 for college and fell in love with a store there that specializes in reptiles and began to learn all about keeping and breeding reptiles. Having moved back to Danville, she realized there were very few resources in the region for people who love reptiles.

She began to speak to other reptile owners who were having to travel long distances to get food and supplies for their pets. Through these conversations, she realized there was a market and a need for reliable reptile supplies.

Therefore, Bubble Aquatics and Exotics provides the region with a reliable source of products for all manner of reptiles, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, bunnies, and rabbits as well as more traditional pets such as dogs, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs, and birds.

“We are excited that Bubble Aquatics and Exotics has opened its doors in the River District.” Says, Diana Schwartz , CEO RDA, “This business brings a new and needed services to the River District. Additionally, through our many conversations with business owner Ashlyn Tickle, we were impressed with her knowledge, passion, attention to detail and dedication to the health and wellness of the animals she works with. We can’t wait to see the business thrive here in the River District.”

The ribbon cutting will be held on March 24th, at 5pm at 535 Wilson Street.