PLEASE READ THE FAQ BEFORE YOU CONTACT US!
If your question isn’t answered below then feel free to email info@tattoozoo.net
WE ARE BC’S OLDEST TRANS/QUEER OWNED SHOP IN VICTORIA BC!
We welcome all bodies, genders, abilities, religions, countries of origin, sexual orientations, races and ethnicity!
WHEN ARE YOU OPEN?
Open 7 days a week, we are a ground floor commercial unit #112 – 1029 View Street!
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY except for WALK-IN DAYS on Wed/Sun (11-5pm).
If you would like to schedule a consultation/appointment, please get in touch with the artist directly.
ARTISTS:
Contact your artist directly to book time.
WHAT KIND OF TATTOOS DO YOU DO?
Our shop does most styles of tattoos as well as cover-up/restoration of old or poor tattoos and scars.
MASKS
At this time we ask that clients and artists wear masks during the procedure.
VISITORS
At this time we ask that no friends or family attend your appointment unless you require assistance. Please talk to your artist about your needs BEFORE your appointment.
DO YOU SELL GIFT CARDS?
YES! You may purchase them online HERE
We are located at #112-1029 View Street (corner of Vancouver St)
– There is a bus stop one block away on the corner of Fort/Vancouver or Yates/Vancouver
– There are bicycle racks and metered car parking at the front of our building
You must be 18 years old (no exceptions) to get a tattoo. You must bring in a valid photo ID. We won’t tattoo you without it.
NO! 🙂 (see above)
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WHAT ABOUT PIERCING?
We don’t do piercing. We repeat. We don’t do piercing.
HOW DO I CHOOSE A TATTOO DESIGN?
Our artists can custom design something just for you or replicate an idea you bring to us. Remember getting a tattoo is about YOU. You are changing your body, for the rest of your life. So be curious and take your time deciding. Find an artist with who you feel comfortable, and check out their work. If you like the tattoos they have done in the past, then talk to them about your design ideas. Our artists are more than happy to help you design your tattoo.
Contact the artist of your choice directly. We require a (non-refundable and non-transferable) deposit that will be deducted from the price of your tattoo when you pay.
Your deposit is non-refundable.
If you need to reschedule – your deposit will be moved with the new appointment. Changes to your appointment must be made 72 hours before your appointment or you will need to leave another deposit.
Please contact your artist to cancel – but please note that your deposit is non-refundable.
If you are sick or have been exposed to Covid we will happily move your appointment with no penalty. We are doing this on the honour system so please be accountable.
Being tattooed can be stressful on your body. You’re being poked with a needle and it can be emotionally and physically exhausting. Come in well-rested and well-fed before your appointment.
A good tattoo should cost exactly what the artist’s time is worth. Our minimum start charge is $150 and we charge an hourly rate of $180 per hour.
Tips of any amount are always appreciated but never expected.
Hell yes! But it hurts so good. Everyone has a different tolerance to pain, what might be painful for one person, is easy breezy for another. If you come in well-rested, well-fed, and have a positive attitude… you will be fine.
We love kids but ask that you do not bring your children. While you may have the most well-behaved kids in the world … our shop is not the best place to hang out. It’s boring, can get loud, and is not a good place to crawl around while our artists are trying to concentrate. 🙂 Thanks for understanding.
AFTERCARE? HOW DO I TAKE CARE OF MY TATTOO?
Your tattoo artist will explain everything you need to know about taking care of your new tattoo. You can also click HERE for our Aftercare Sheet. If you have any questions or concerns after your tattoo – email info@tattoozoo.net
WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT YOU’RE A PROTECTIVE SPACE?
A protective space is a place or environment in which a person or category of people can feel confident that they will not be exposed to discrimination, criticism, harassment, or any other emotional or physical harm.
That means it is your responsibility (as well as ours) to use inclusive language while in our shop. If you’re unsure – visit this GLAAD reference guide with information about pronouns, a glossary of terms, etc and take a moment to refresh your knowledge before coming in for your next appointment. Thanks for being awesome!
HARASSMENT POLICY
We have a zero-tolerance policy against harassment, bullying and discrimination. Any allegations are taken seriously and handled confidentially and sympathetically.
SAFETY?
We practice the highest standards of sterilization in the industry, setting us apart from many other studios. For your protection at Tattoo Zoo, you will see: sterile packaged single-use needles disposed of in your presence, a personal single-use supply of ink and lubricant, and nitrile gloves (for our protection as well as yours). We are licensed by the City of Victoria, inspected regularly by the Capital Regional District Health Department and each of our artists has an up-to-date Blood Borne Pathogens certificate.
PRIVACY?
We are an open-concept studio. For tattoos where you may be required to remove your top – we can provide nipple pasties and always do our best to keep you covered whenever possible. If your bottoms need to be removed – we can provide a medical paper bed sheet for modesty. Please let your artist know if you require anything specific to be comfortable.
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ACCESSIBILITY?
BUILDING:
We are a street-level storefront. No stairs. One floor only. Our shop is very small (just 500 sq feet) but it can accommodate most wheelchairs.
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WASHROOM:
Our washroom is located at the back of the shop and is wheelchair-friendly. The door opens into the washroom where there is a single toilet with a grab bar (weighted for 300lbs).
WHAT ARE THE WEIGHT LIMITS ON THE BEDS/CHAIRS?
Our massage beds have a working weight of 400lb. Our armless banquet chairs are padded and have a working weight of 500lbs
BEDS:
Depending on where the tattoo is on the body, etc we may be able to tattoo a client while they are in their wheelchair. Our massage beds have a working weight of 400lbs and the height of the beds are approx 2′ to 2′ 5″ from the floor depending on the artist working and their personal requirements.
SENSORY STIMULI:
We are an open-concept shop and there is almost always music playing (at a conversational level) and there is a constant buzz of tattoo machines as well as client/artist conversations. In the summer we have portable fans and the front window is open (no air conditioning) so you will hear street noise. In the winter there is a heater fan blowing. You are welcome to bring noise-cancellation headphones or other items that will assist in your comfort but please check with your artist BEFORE your appointment as not all items may be allowed.
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If there is anything else you would like to know in regards to accessibility or anything you would like us to add to this FAQ please email us at feedback@tattoozoo.net 🙂
WE ARE WORKING TOWARDS BEING A GREENER STUDIO:
The tattoo industry creates a lot of waste. Single-use plastics are used and much of what we use to tattoo you – must only be used once for hygienic reasons. Tattoo Zoo is committed to working towards being a greener studio by replacing plastic wherever we can – while keeping your health and safety our top priority. As we transition from our previous products to our new greener products – you will start to see us use biodegradable gloves as well as compostable razors, ink caps, rinse cups, bed sheets, machine bags, wash bottle bags, clipcord sleeves and station covers.
FEEDBACK
If you have any questions or suggestions for where we could improve – please contact us at feedback@tattoozoo.net
MORE QUESTIONS?
Feel free to email info@tattoozoo.net