USDA FACILITY REPORT
Carolina Raptor Center
Huntersville, North Carolina 28078 - 6000 Sample Road
Animals on Record
- Barred Owl14
- Red-Tailed Hawk13
- Great Horned Owl10
- Black Vulture10
- Bald Eagle9
- Saker Falcon8
- Harris's Hawk7
- Barn Owl7
- Golden Eagle6
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- Andean Condor5
- Common Raven5
- Broad-Winged Hawk5
- Red-Shouldered Hawk5
- American Kestrel5
- Mississippi Kite4
- American Crow4
- Turkey Vulture4
- Southern Ground-Hornbill4
- Eastern Screech-Owl4
- Gray Crowned-Crane4
- Eurasian Eagle-Owl3
- King Vulture3
- Lanner Falcon3
- Hooded Vulture3
- Swainson's Hawk3
- Laughing Kookaburra3
- Lesser Yellow-Headed Vulture3
- Peregrine Falcon3
- Red-Legged Seriema3
- Chaco Owl3
- Common Green-Magpie2
- African Fish-Eagle1
- Eurasian Kestrel1
Inspection History
A history of USDA inspections for this facility, with inspection details, compliance records, and original reports.
3 inspections on record
No violations on record, great sign.
Everything USDA holds on this facility (3 inspections, records through Oct 1, 2026) is already shown above for free. There is nothing extra to buy for this breeder.
How to Read This Report
This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Carolina Raptor 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 Carolina Raptor Center
Is Carolina Raptor Center a USDA-licensed breeder?
Carolina Raptor Center holds USDA license number 55-C-0330 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.
Does Carolina Raptor Center have any USDA violations on record?
No violations appear in the USDA inspection records we hold for Carolina Raptor Center. A clean record is a good sign, but confirm it with a recent in-person visit and current veterinary health records.
When was Carolina Raptor Center last inspected by the USDA?
The most recent inspection on record for Carolina Raptor Center was on Mar 11, 2026, and the facility has 3 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.
Where is Carolina Raptor Center located?
Carolina Raptor Center is located in Huntersville, North Carolina. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in North Carolina to compare inspection records before you decide.
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