USDA FACILITY REPORT
Exotic Acres Animal Education Center
Springfield, Illinois 62703 - 10699 Ogden St
Animals on Record
- Domestic Chicken (Including All Domestic Breeds /21
- Little Buttonquail12
- Black-Tailed Prairie Dog10
- Fennec Fox8
- Zebra Finch7
- Capybara6
- Cattle6
- Southern Three-Banded Armadillo5
- Lesser Madagascar Hedgehog Tenrec5
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- Patagonian Cavy5
- Sheep Including All Domestic Breeds4
- Grey Short-Tailed Opossum3
- California Quail3
- North American Porcupine2
- Southern Red Bishop2
- Domestic Guineafowl2
- Red-Crested Turaco2
- Domestic Duck Including All Domestic Breeds2
- Donkey2
- Striped Skunk2
- Virginia Opossum2
- Raccoon1
- Bare-Eyed Ground Dove1
- Mountain Coati1
- South American Coati1
Inspection History
A history of USDA inspections for this facility, with inspection details, compliance records, and original reports.
5 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 Exotic Acres Animal Education 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 Exotic Acres Animal Education Center
Is Exotic Acres Animal Education Center a USDA-licensed breeder?
Exotic Acres Animal Education Center holds USDA license number 33-C-0526 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.
Does Exotic Acres Animal Education Center have any USDA violations on record?
No violations appear in the USDA inspection records we hold for Exotic Acres Animal Education Center. A clean record is a good sign, but confirm it with a recent in-person visit and current veterinary health records.
When was Exotic Acres Animal Education Center last inspected by the USDA?
The most recent inspection on record for Exotic Acres Animal Education Center was on Sep 3, 2024, and the facility has 5 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.
Where is Exotic Acres Animal Education Center located?
Exotic Acres Animal Education Center is located in Springfield, Illinois. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Illinois to compare inspection records before you decide.
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