USDA FACILITY REPORT
Black Hills Reptile Gardens Inc.
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701 - PO Box 620
Animals on Record
- Black-Tailed Prairie Dog404
- Zebra Finch124
- Rock Pigeon18
- Eurasian Eagle-Owl9
- Laughing Kookaburra9
- Bald Eagle6
- Red-Tailed Hawk6
- Lesser Yellow-Headed Vulture6
- Barn Owl5
Show all 28 species
- Eclectus Parrot5
- Lanner Falcon4
- Congo African Grey Parrot4
- Himalayan Monal3
- Red-And-Green Macaw3
- Scarlet Macaw3
- Salmon-Crested Cockatoo3
- Blue-And-Yellow Macaw3
- Nanday Parakeet3
- Military Macaw3
- Turquoise-Fronted Parrot3
- Yellow-Naped Parrot3
- King Vulture3
- Augur Buzzard3
- Turkey Vulture3
- Harris's Hawk3
- Merlin3
- Ring-Necked Pheasant2
- Peregrine Falcon1
Inspection History
A history of USDA inspections for this facility, with inspection details, compliance records, and original reports.
13 inspections on record
No violations on record, great sign.
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How to Read This Report
This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Black Hills Reptile Gardens Inc.. 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 Black Hills Reptile Gardens Inc.
Is Black Hills Reptile Gardens Inc. a USDA-licensed breeder?
Black Hills Reptile Gardens Inc. holds USDA license number 46-C-0012 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.
Does Black Hills Reptile Gardens Inc. have any USDA violations on record?
No violations appear in the USDA inspection records we hold for Black Hills Reptile Gardens Inc.. A clean record is a good sign, but confirm it with a recent in-person visit and current veterinary health records.
When was Black Hills Reptile Gardens Inc. last inspected by the USDA?
The most recent inspection on record for Black Hills Reptile Gardens Inc. was on Aug 17, 2026, and the facility has 13 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.
Where is Black Hills Reptile Gardens Inc. located?
Black Hills Reptile Gardens Inc. is located in Rapid City, South Dakota. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in South Dakota to compare inspection records before you decide.
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