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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Deer Haven Mini Zoo

Keymar, Maryland 21757 - 12312 Detour Rd

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17 Inspections
153 Total Violations
10 Critical
113 Repeat Violations
Older record: the last USDA inspection on file for this facility was Jan 30, 2018, about 8 years ago. USDA inspects licensed facilities every 1-3 years, and some licenses lapse. Confirm the breeder is still active before you rely on this record.
License: 51-C-0111 Type: Class C (exhibitor) Last Inspected: Jan 30, 2018 Address: 12312 Detour Rd USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Sheep Including All Domestic Breeds195
  • Fallow Deer96
  • Patagonian Cavy71
  • Domestic Goat55
  • Arctic Fox49
  • Zebu44
  • Alpaca43
  • Domestic Rabbit40
  • Domestic Guinea Pig36
Show all 25 species
  • Cattle33
  • Ring-Tailed Lemur28
  • Black-Tailed Prairie Dog22
  • Eastern Grey Squirrel18
  • Domestic Pig17
  • Raccoon13
  • Brown-Nosed Coati12
  • Bobcat10
  • White-Nosed Coati10
  • European Rabbit8
  • Asiatic Black Bear7
  • Mountain Coati7
  • Domestic Ferret6
  • Cape Porcupine6
  • Puma5
  • Hazel Dormouse2

Inspection History

A history of USDA inspections for this facility. The complete inspection details are included with report access.

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+ 14 more inspections · 153 violations in the full report

What's in This Report

17
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: Jan 30, 2018 · records through Oct 1, 2026
153
Violations Documented
10 Critical · 9 Direct · 134 Non-Critical

Preview: most recent violation

Jan 30, 2018
3.53(a)(4) Non-Critical Repeat
PRIMARY ENCLOSURES.
General
***The floor of the rabbit cage has 1x1 inch openings. The feet of the chocolate satin rabbit and two black and white
spotted lop-eared rabbits housed in this cage can pass through easily. Primary enclosures must...

The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (153 narratives, 153 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 Deer Haven Mini Zoo. 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 Deer Haven Mini Zoo

Is Deer Haven Mini Zoo a USDA-licensed breeder?

Deer Haven Mini Zoo holds USDA license number 51-C-0111 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Deer Haven Mini Zoo have any USDA violations on record?

Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 153 violations at this facility (10 critical, 9 direct, 134 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 Deer Haven Mini Zoo last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Deer Haven Mini Zoo was on Jan 30, 2018, and the facility has 17 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Deer Haven Mini Zoo located?

Deer Haven Mini Zoo is located in Keymar, Maryland. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Maryland to compare inspection records before you decide.

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