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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Acks Exotic Pets

Cicero, New York 13039 - 8052 Thurston Drive

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19 Inspections
18 Total Violations
1 Critical
4 Repeat Violations
License: 21-B-0182 Type: Class B (dealer) Last Inspected: Apr 16, 2026 Address: 8052 Thurston Drive USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Sugar Glider606
  • Hedgehog183
  • Lesser Madagascar Hedgehog Tenrec53
  • Degu42
  • Domestic Guinea Pig35
  • Domestic Ferret22
  • Budgerigar20
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog19
  • Guinea Pigs18
Show all 36 species
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog (Most Common Pet Hedgehog)17
  • Domestic Rabbit14
  • Lovebird Hybrid11
  • Chinchilla11
  • Chinchilla (Domesticated)10
  • Green-Cheeked Parakeet10
  • Rose-Ringed Parakeet9
  • Syrian8
  • Syrian6
  • Grey Short-Tailed Opossum5
  • Cockatiel5
  • Brown Quail5
  • Domestic Canary4
  • Hyacinth Macaw4
  • Fennec Fox4
  • Hazel Dormouse4
  • Fat-Tailed Gerbil3
  • Sun Parakeet3
  • Eclectus Parrot2
  • Yellow-Naped Parrot2
  • Senegal Parrot2
  • Black-Capped Parakeet2
  • Amazonian Parrotlet2
  • Orange-Fronted Parakeet2
  • Green Parakeet1
  • Utah Prairie Dog1
  • Golden-Capped Parakeet1

Inspection History

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+ 16 more inspections · 18 violations in the full report

What's in This Report

19
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: Apr 16, 2026 · records through Oct 1, 2026
18
Violations Documented
1 Critical · 17 Non-Critical

Preview: most recent violation

Sep 19, 2024
2.76(a)(5) Non-Critical
Records: Operators of auction sales and brokers.
The facility is not recording the date of sales for regulated species. This needs to be addressed to ensure proper
documentation is maintained per this section of the regulations.
Correct by: Sept 20, 2024
This inspectio...

The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (18 narratives, 18 citations).

The full report includes:

Complete inspection timeline with dates
Every violation code and description
Inspector narratives, what they saw
Severity ratings for each violation
Repeat offense flags
Links to original USDA reports

How to Read This Report

This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Acks Exotic Pets. The grade at the top is calculated by BreederCheck based on the total number of violations, their severity, whether any are repeat offenses, and how recently they occurred. It is not an official USDA grade, the USDA does not assign letter grades to facilities.

Each inspection in the timeline represents an actual visit by a USDA APHIS inspector. Inspections can be routine (scheduled), focused (in response to a complaint), or follow-up (to verify that previously cited violations have been corrected). The badges next to each inspection date indicate how many violations were found during that visit and their severity levels.

In the violation details section, you can read the specific regulatory codes that were cited and, when available, the inspector's narrative describing exactly what was observed. Pay particular attention to violations marked as "Repeat", these indicate problems that the breeder was previously warned about but failed to correct. Critical violations involving immediate threats to animal health or safety are the most serious and should weigh heavily in your decision-making.

If you are considering purchasing an animal from this facility, we recommend using this data as a starting point, not an endpoint. Visit the breeder in person, ask to see the animals' living conditions, request veterinary health records, and compare this facility's record to other breeders in the same state.

Frequently asked questions about Acks Exotic Pets

Is Acks Exotic Pets a USDA-licensed breeder?

Acks Exotic Pets holds USDA license number 21-B-0182 (B), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Acks Exotic Pets have any USDA violations on record?

Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 18 violations at this facility (1 critical, 17 non-critical). Critical and repeat violations matter most because they involve direct risks to animal health or problems the breeder was warned about before. Each cited code and the inspector narrative are in the full report above.

When was Acks Exotic Pets last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Acks Exotic Pets was on Apr 16, 2026, and the facility has 19 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Acks Exotic Pets located?

Acks Exotic Pets is located in Cicero, New York. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in New York to compare inspection records before you decide.

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