USDA FACILITY REPORT
Austin Nature And Science Center
Austin, Texas 78746 - 301 NATURE CENTER DRIVE
Animals on Record
- Leaf-Nosed Bat27
- Mongolian Gerbil (Common Pet17
- European Rabbit16
- North American Porcupine14
- Domestic Rabbit12
- Seba's Short-Tailed Bat12
- Bobcat12
- Mongolian Gerbil9
- Domestic Ferret9
Show all 33 species
- Gray Fox8
- Hazel Dormouse8
- Common Quail6
- Domestic Pigeon Including All Domestic Breeds6
- Red-Tailed Hawk6
- Swainson's Hawk6
- Barn Owl6
- Mallard6
- Black-Tailed Prairie Dog6
- Southern Opossum5
- Raccoon4
- Great Horned Owl4
- Barred Owl3
- Barbary Dove3
- Red Fox (Includes Silver Fox & Cross Fox)3
- Black Vulture3
- Turkey Vulture3
- Greater Roadrunner3
- Common Raven3
- Virginia Opossum2
- Blue Jay2
- Four-Toed Hedgehog (Most Common Pet Hedgehog)1
- South American Coati1
- Nutria1
Inspection History
A history of USDA inspections for this facility. The complete inspection details are included with report access.
+ 10 more inspections · 3 violations in the full report
What's in This Report
Preview: most recent violation
Dec 11, 2017The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (3 narratives, 3 citations).
The full report includes:
How to Read This Report
This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Austin Nature And Science Center. 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 Austin Nature And Science Center
Is Austin Nature And Science Center a USDA-licensed breeder?
Austin Nature And Science Center holds USDA license number 74-C-0230 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.
Does Austin Nature And Science Center have any USDA violations on record?
Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 3 violations at this facility (3 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 Austin Nature And Science Center last inspected by the USDA?
The most recent inspection on record for Austin Nature And Science Center was on May 13, 2025, and the facility has 13 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.
Where is Austin Nature And Science Center located?
Austin Nature And Science Center is located in Austin, Texas. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Texas to compare inspection records before you decide.
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